News: 2013
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Icebreaker Aurora Australis called to assist Russian-flagged ship in sea ice
Australia’s research and resupply ship, Aurora Australis, is on its way to assist a Russian-flagged vessel in the Southern Ocean. Read more
![JOhn Kelly wearing protective Antarctica gear, paints with an easel set up on the ice,](/site/assets/files/21420/justin-chambers-photo.600x400.jpg)
Antarctic Arts Fellowship – apply now
Applications are now open for the 2014 Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship. Read more
![A Patagonian toothfish on an electronic measuring board](/site/assets/files/21223/04-toothfish-fig2_afma.600x514.jpg)
Toothfish research spawns new understanding
Antarctic scientists are learning more about the reproductive activities… Read more
![Three of the minicosms used in the marine microbial experiment, housed in a shipping container at Davis](/site/assets/files/21219/11-minicosms_andrew-davidson-copy.600x514.jpg)
Changes forecast for marine microbial communities
Carbon dioxide concentrations predicted in seawater by the end of this… Read more
![The bow of the red Aurora Australis in open water.](/site/assets/files/21417/aa-bow.600x514.jpg)
Aurora Australis back home after delay in icy seas
Aurora Australis today returned from this season’s first voyage south… Read more
![Line of expeditioners pass a stretcher from the building into the back of a Hagglunds vehicle.](/site/assets/files/21414/davis_dsc_2735-aad.600x514.jpg)
Antarctic helicopter survivors arrive in Hobart for full medical treatment
Statement from the Hon. Greg Hunt MP on the successful evacuation of… Read more
![The Twin Otter at Davis station after recovering the injured expeditioners from the Amery Ice Shelf in Antarctica](/site/assets/files/21411/davis_dsc_2650-aad.600x514.jpg)
Injured expeditioners returned to Hobart
Three Australians, injured when their helicopter crashed in Antarctica… Read more
![The Twin Otter at Davis station after recovering the injured expeditioners from the Amery Ice Shelf in Antarctica](/site/assets/files/21408/davis_dsc_2650-aad.600x514.jpg)
Injured Antarctic expeditioners arrive in Hobart
Three Australians have returned to Hobart for comprehensive medical… Read more
![Mirror-like sea off Davis coast, station buildings in background](/site/assets/files/21405/davis-m_-loedemann.600x514.jpg)
Injured expeditioners to be flown to Hobart
The Australian Antarctic Division is working through plans to return three… Read more
![Moon over Davis station](/site/assets/files/21402/ia3252.600x514.jpg)
Update injured Antarctic expeditioners
Three Australian expeditioners remain under constant monitoring at the… Read more
![Penguins in the foreground and buildings of the station in the background.](/site/assets/files/21399/ia8280.600x514.jpg)
Antarctic Davis helicopter incident
Statement from the Hon. Greg Hunt MP on the successful response to the… Read more
![Davis station](/site/assets/files/21396/ia30193.600x514.jpg)
Injured Antarctic expeditioners back at station
Three expeditioners, injured when their helicopter crashed in Antarctica… Read more
![Landscape near Davis station](/site/assets/files/21393/ia29335.600x514.jpg)
Antarctic helicopter incident update
The Australian Antarctic Division is hoping a weather window in the next… Read more
![Amery Ice Shelf](/site/assets/files/21390/img_6542.600x514.jpg)
Helicopter incident near Davis
The Australian Antarctic Division is currently responding to a helicopter… Read more
![The Aurora Australis parked beside an ice floe](/site/assets/files/21387/p9250459_bl_wp.600x514.jpg)
Australian Antarctic resupply ship moves out of heavy ice
Australia’s research and resupply ship Aurora Australis is on the move… Read more
![Aerial shot of the the ship surrounded by ice.](/site/assets/files/21383/ia13723.600x514.jpg)
Heavy sea ice delays return of Australian resupply ship from Antarctica
The Australian Antarctic Division has rescheduled its early season voyages… Read more
![Krill researcher, Molly Jia, sitting at the microscope](/site/assets/files/21216/10-molly-at-microscope_wendypyper.600x514.jpg)
Focusing on krill development
View the first photographic record of the life stages of Antarctic krill… Read more
![A boulder underneath the sea ice covered in and surrounded by invertebrates such as sponges and sea fans](/site/assets/files/21212/invertebrates-thrive-in-low-light.600x514.jpg)
Polar ecosystems vulnerable to increased sunlight
Small changes in the timing of polar sea ice retreat that allow more… Read more
![Emperor penguin tobogganing](/site/assets/files/21380/ia28504.600x514.jpg)
East Antarctic Marine Protected Areas a step closer
Australia has expressed its disappointment that the Commission for the… Read more
![Female expeditioner stands by a blue vehicle.](/site/assets/files/21371/dsc_1457.600x514.jpg)
Time for a cool change – work in Antarctica
If you’re a tradie, a comms operator, an electronics engineer, a chef, a… Read more
![A deep sea Free Ocean CO2 Enrichment system](/site/assets/files/21376/09-foce-deep-sea_james-barry-mbari.600x514.jpg)
Building a future ocean
Antarctic scientists are working to create a future ocean in an underwater… Read more
![Scientist inspects an ice core in a field drill tent](/site/assets/files/21367/tasvo-0459.600x514.jpg)
Key Antarctic climate information to be revealed in major international expedition
New, highly detailed Antarctic climate records from before and during the… Read more
![Two penguins standing on the ice facing the camera](/site/assets/files/21363/ia33497.600x514.jpg)
Antarctic Marine Protected Areas again on agenda for discussion at international meeting
A joint proposal by Australia, France and the European Union for Marine… Read more
![Wandering albatross in flight](/site/assets/files/21359/2a84.600x514.jpg)
Joint statement on establishment of marine protected areas in the Southern Ocean, Antarctica
Australia, the European Union, France, New Zealand and the United States… Read more
![Sea ice surrounds Aurora Australis off the coast of Antarctica](/site/assets/files/21356/e04.600x514.jpg)
Sailing south for the Antarctic summer
Today the Aurora Australis icebreaker begins the journey from Hobart to… Read more
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Penguin history and marine microbes a part of Australian Antarctic season agenda
Ancient Adélie penguin sites may reveal whether birds’ diets changed in… Read more
![John Kelly painting in the field](/site/assets/files/21349/john-kelly-painting-in-field.600x514.jpg)
Painter receives Antarctic Arts Fellowship
Australian painter and sculptor John Kelly has received the 2013… Read more
![Antarctic iceberg](/site/assets/files/21205/iceberg-reflection2_wendy-pyper.600x514.jpg)
Latest climate change report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 5th Assessment Report… Read more
![Man smiling at camera surrounded by snow on Macquarie Island.](/site/assets/files/21344/ia43698.600x514.jpg)
Dedicated and inspirational doctor receives Antarctic Medal
Former station doctor on Macquarie Island, James Doube, received the… Read more
![Scientists lower scientific equipment into a hole in the ice.](/site/assets/files/21340/deploying-rov_bl_katbeams.600x514.jpg)
Australian scientists making the most of the dark
How do Antarctic krill make it through the long, dark months of winter? Read more
![Scientists holding ice core](/site/assets/files/21198/law_dome_-20_ice_core2.600x514.jpg)
Icy tweets for National Science Week
Antarctic scientists are taking to Twitter as part of National Science… Read more
![Nesting wandering albatross on Iles Crozet](/site/assets/files/21335/ia16042.600x514.jpg)
Call for public comment on varying the Threat Abatement Plan for Seabirds
Public comment is now being sought on a consultation paper on varying the… Read more
![Two people in wet weather gear in a small boat.](/site/assets/files/21331/people-shot.600x514.jpg)
Australia takes global leadership on whale research
Australia’s global leadership in whale conservation has been consolidated… Read more
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Southern Ocean Marine Protected Areas stalled
Australia will continue to seek a way forward following the outcome of the… Read more
![Old tin of mustard and two other original packets on an icy wooden shelf](/site/assets/files/21323/ia33418.600x514.jpg)
New plan to protect historic Mawson’s Huts
A new five-year plan has been released for the ongoing management of… Read more
![Three penguins walk along the ice](/site/assets/files/21319/ia46219.600x514.jpg)
Antarctic officials meet on Southern Ocean Marine Protected Areas
Australian Antarctic policy makers and scientists will today put forward… Read more
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Key Antarctic species under threat from ocean acidification
New research, led by the Australian Antarctic Division, indicates serious… Read more
![An Antarctic minke whale spy-hopping](/site/assets/files/21309/asf_0346.600x514.jpg)
Australia’s whaling case starts in international court of justice
Australia’s expert legal team will begin presenting its case in the… Read more
![Antarctic night sky](/site/assets/files/21303/conference2.600x514.jpg)
Strategic Science in Antarctica Conference – Australia and New Zealand
Some of the best minds in Antarctic research in Australia and New Zealand… Read more
![This bronze medal shows a map of Antarctica and the words ‘For outstanding service in the Antarctic'](/site/assets/files/21300/aam-insignia.600x514.jpg)
Science and the sea capture 2013 Antarctic medals
Seabird ecologist, Dr Barbara Wienecke and master mariner, Captain Scott… Read more
![A pod of minkes, including one recently tagged with a green acoustic tag, in their feeding grounds in the Gerlache Strait off the Antarctic Peninsula](/site/assets/files/21187/02-minkepod_ari-friedlaender.600x514.jpg)
World Oceans’ Day 2013
Australian Antarctic Division scientists spend a lot of time studying the… Read more
![Craig Hayhow sitting in front of his radio at Mawson station.](/site/assets/files/21195/craig-in-front-of-radio_keldyn-francis.600x514.jpg)
Moon bounce in Antarctica
Amateur radio operator Craig Hayhow has used the moon to bounce a radio… Read more
![Map of Antarctica with marine protected areas marked out in lines](/site/assets/files/21183/east-antarctic-map-for-mpa-fact-sheet-12-2-13.600x514.png)
World Environment Day 2013
On World Environment Day we focus on a Marine Protected Area proposal that… Read more
![A view of Macquarie Island station from North Head](/site/assets/files/21179/macquarie-island.600x514.jpg)
All creatures (and people) great and small
Dr Meg McKeown has had a remarkable journey to her current position as… Read more
![A common seastar, Diplasterias brucei, amongst a complex mix of epifaunal species including sponges and polychaete fan worms near Davis station.](/site/assets/files/21174/12_starfish_tnedive-team.600x514.jpg)
Marine biodiversity: More than meets the eye
New research combining traditional taxonomy with DNA technology has found… Read more
![Mawson’s main hut at Cape Denison, East Antarctica](/site/assets/files/21295/ia33406.600x514.jpg)
Federal Government support for conservation of Mawson’s Huts
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Heritage Minister Tony Burke today… Read more
![The buildings of Casey station are coloured in reds, yellows and greens and surrounded by ice.](/site/assets/files/21290/casey-station.600x514.jpg)
Live the dream – become an Antarctic station leader
The Australian Antarctic Division is currently recruiting station leaders… Read more
![Heading south on the Aurora Australis, Southern Ocean](/site/assets/files/21287/ia11140.600x514.jpg)
Australian Government commits to Antarctica
Australia’s presence in Antarctica has been bolstered by extra funding in… Read more
![The entrance to the cruise terminal end of the Macquarie Wharf 2 re-development](/site/assets/files/21284/dsc_1483.600x514.jpg)
New bio-secure hub for Antarctic gateway
A new state-of-the-art Australian Antarctic Division cargo and quarantine… Read more
![A Patagonian toothfish being measured on an electronic measuring board.](/site/assets/files/21427/07-toothfish-fig2_afma.600x514.jpg)
Patagonian toothfish now a ‘best choice’ for consumers
Patagonian toothfish caught by Australian fishers has been labeled ‘best… Read more
![The Amaltal Explorer is dwarfed by a tabular iceberg during the Antarctic blue whale voyage](/site/assets/files/21276/antarctic-blue-16.600x514.jpg)
Australia’s successful Antarctic blue whale voyage
In a world first, acoustic technology has been used to successfully find… Read more
![Whale tagging team of four in small boat](/site/assets/files/21272/jwd_4107.600x514.jpg)
Significant advances in non-lethal research on Antarctic minke whales
Satellite tags have been deployed on Antarctic minke whales, giving… Read more
![Antarctic night sky](/site/assets/files/21266/conference2.600x514.jpg)
Registrations open for science conference
Registrations and the call for abstracts are now open for the Strategic… Read more
![Australian Antarctic Division Chief Medical Officer, Dr Jeff Ayton, with medical student Jessie Ling.](/site/assets/files/21262/dsc_0017.600x514.jpg)
Students get icy start to remote medicine
Managing a broad spectrum of medical requirements, from hypothermia to… Read more
![Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke inspecting Wilkins Runway](/site/assets/files/21258/img_3100.600x514.jpg)
Former Australian Prime Minister in Antarctica
Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke today made a flying visit to… Read more
![The Governor-General unveils a plaque at Wilkins ice runway](/site/assets/files/21255/img_3023.600x514.jpg)
Governor-General visits Australian Antarctic Territory
Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, has become the first Australian… Read more
![One of Kenn Borek Air’s Twin Otters at McMurdo Station (Photo: Dana Bergstrom)](/site/assets/files/21252/ia30707.600x514.jpg)
Australia mourns loss of ‘great friends’ in Antarctic plane crash
The Director of the Australian Antarctic Division Dr Tony Fleming says the… Read more
![Blue whale](/site/assets/files/21247/ia33355.600x514.jpg)
Australian voyage in search of the world’s largest creature
A team of international whale researchers leaves Hobart today in search of… Read more
![Harpist Alice Giles playing her harp on the sea ice](/site/assets/files/21242/alice-on-mawson-ice-1.600x514.jpg)
Arts Fellowship applications open
The Australian Antarctic Division is now accepting applications for the… Read more
![Heading south on the Aurora Australis, Southern Ocean](/site/assets/files/21232/ia11140.600x514.jpg)
Dawn breaks on a new Antarctic era
For generations of expeditioners the story of Antarctic research has been… Read more
![A winter afternoon in the living hut at Commonwealth Bay. (L-R) Dr Xavier Mertz (reading), Archie McLean, Cecil Madigan, and John Hunter.](/site/assets/files/21236/10_727a3_frank-hurley.600x514.jpg)
Marking an heroic contribution
January 8, 2013, marks 100 years since the death of Douglas Mawson’s… Read more
![Humpback whale fluke](/site/assets/files/21227/ia31674-1.600x514.jpg)
You can help Southern Ocean whale research
Environment Minister Tony Burke has announced a new international… Read more