2021 news
Looking back on 2021
Australian Antarctic Program – year in review Read more
Deepsea mountain mapped by RSV Nuyina
Echosounders ‘see’ underwater mountain on Nuyina's first Antarctic voyage Read more
New icebreaker RSV Nuyina heads south
RSV Nuyina departs Hobart on first voyage to Antarctica Read more
RSV Nuyina Antarctic voyage delayed
Delayed departure of icebreaker Read more
Everyday jobs in an extraordinary place
Recruitment opens for the 2022-2023 Antarctic season Read more
Drill site pinpointed for Million Year Ice Core
X marks the spot in Antarctica for an ice core with a million-year-plus… Read more
Nominations for Australian Antarctic Medal open
Nominations are now open for the Australian Antarctic Medal, honouring… Read more
What's in a name?
For the first time, those responsible for approving geographic place names… Read more
Catch of the day
A handful of Hobart shrimp became the first catch of Antarctic icebreaker… Read more
Doorway to the deep ocean
The moon pool on RSV Nuyina allows scientists to explore the ocean beneath… Read more
"An amazing place": Dave Buller returns as Casey research station leader
This season’s Station Leader for Casey research station is Dave Buller. Read more
Stealth ship sees deep
Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina uses sound to ‘see’ into the… Read more
Commissioning of RSV Nuyina – Harbour Phase update
The commissioning and trials phase of Australia’s new icebreaker RSV… Read more
A love for adventure: new Station Leader for Davis research station
This season’s Station Leader for Davis research station is Dani… Read more
2000 year ice core record explores link between Australian drought and greenhouse gases
A 2000 year ice core record of snowfall in East Antarctica shows that… Read more
Vaccine on ice arrives in Antarctica
First delivery of COVID-19 vaccine to Australia’s Antarctic research… Read more
Epic Australian Antarctic season under way
First aviation operations open Australian Antarctic season for 2021-22 Read more
Explore Antarctica from Hobart’s waterfront
Take a virtual journey to Antarctica from the Hobart waterfront Read more
Antarctic shipping update
The Australian Antarctic Program has a high tempo shipping season planned… Read more
Antarctic icebreaker arrives in Hobart
The nation celebrated the arrival of Australia’s most advanced Antarctic… Read more
Hobart welcomes world’s most advanced Antarctic ship
The world’s most advanced Antarctic icebreaker, science and resupply ship… Read more
RSV Nuyina arrival events cancelled due to COVID-19
Due to the recently announced Tasmanian COVID-19 lockdown, plans to… Read more
‘Disneyland for scientists’: Nuyina opens new research frontiers
Antarctic and Southern Ocean researchers are eagerly awaiting the arrival… Read more
Just add ice: Nuyina powers through engine tests
On its way home to Australia, RSV Nuyina has successfully undertaken its… Read more
Icebreaker’s new krill aquaria ready for sea
In a world first, two unique aquariums for Antarctic krill are ready to be… Read more
Antarctic ecologist wins Eureka prize
Australian Antarctic Division ecologist Dr Dana Bergstrom has won the 2021… Read more
Celebrating 40 years of the Australian Antarctic Division
For 40 years now, the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) has attracted… Read more
Celebrating 30 years of Antarctic environmental protection
Today Australia celebrates the 30th anniversary of the ‘Madrid Protocol’… Read more
Traverse to Law Dome
Expeditioners from Casey research station have travelled to the Antarctic… Read more
Nuyina’s nerve centre comes to life
As Australia’s new icebreaker heads home to commence Antarctic service… Read more
Australian Antarctic Division drills into ambitious new season
The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) will embark on one of its most… Read more
Nuyina muscles up for heavy lifting
The versatility and capacity of RSV Nuyina as a cargo vessel will… Read more
Follow new icebreaker’s journey home!
Excitement is building for the arrival of Australia’s new Antarctic… Read more
Health care on the high seas
Medical expertise honed over decades in Antarctic and maritime… Read more
Antarctic icebreaker to contribute to global ocean map
Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, will soon be… Read more
Changing of the guard
RSV Nuyina brings enhanced icebreaking and resupply capabilities to… Read more
Listening for marine life at Davis
Moorings deployed beneath the sea ice near Davis station are listening for… Read more
Father's Day 2021
Our emperor penguin chicks made this video to wish everyone a very Happy… Read more
Seabirds in the spotlight for the Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship
Australian photographer Leila Jeffreys has been awarded the 2022… Read more
RSV Nuyina homeward bound
Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, has begun its 24,000 km… Read more
Learning the ropes
Doctors destined for Australia’s remote Antarctic research stations have… Read more
Ships of science
New Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina embodies a century of Australian… Read more
Birth of an icebreaker
As Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina prepares to depart… Read more
Airdrop delivers critical supplies to Mawson research station
Expeditioners have been treated to an early Christmas following the… Read more
Flying the flag over Australia’s new icebreaker
The Australian flag is flying on the nation’s new icebreaker RSV Nuyina… Read more
Tag, you’re it: Researchers look to the skies for tracking Southern Ocean whales
Scientists have strapped themselves into bullet proof vests at a firearms… Read more
More to a map than meets the eye
The most detailed map of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean to be produced… Read more
Emperor penguins face extinction risk from Antarctic sea ice loss
Dire projections for emperor penguin survival. Read more
Antarctic alcohol policy in line with healthy drinking limits
New policy to limit alcohol consumption at Australian research stations Read more
Environmental assessment of RSV Nuyina operations open for public comment
Call for public comment – draft Initial Environmental Evaluation… Read more
Shaking up earthquake science on Macquarie Island
Macquarie Island, and the steep underwater mountain chain from which it… Read more
First call to join working groups for Million Year Ice Core project
The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is seeking expressions of interest… Read more
Travel across Antarctica by podcast
An epic journey for the Antarctic Treaty. Read more
New icebreaker due to arrive in October
The RSV Nuyina is heading to Australia after sea trials. Read more
Winter investigations to commence for the Davis Aerodrome Project
Geotechnical surveys during a cold dark Antarctica winter Read more
Public comment sought on Macquarie Island station renovation
A plan to renovate Australia’s ageing research station on remote… Read more
Australian Antarctic Medals awarded
Two long-time Antarctic scientists, a chef and a plumber have been awarded… Read more
Midwinter Day in Antarctica celebrated with ice-hole plunge
Expeditioners take a dip to mark Midwinters Read more
Saving seabirds
On World Albatross Day, find out how scientists are working to address… Read more
Clean bill of health for Macquarie Island marine life
After more than a decade cleaning up fuel spills near Macquarie Island… Read more
Industry Participation Register for Davis Aerodrome Project now open
The Davis Aerodrome Project seeks industry interest. Read more
Supercooled secrets of Southern Ocean clouds
A study of ‘supercooled’ Southern Ocean clouds promises to improve climate… Read more
Century of Antarctic science celebrated by Australia, UK and Switzerland
Public lecture in Hobart on Antarctic science Read more
Explosive cyclones off Antarctica contribute to ice shelf calving
Explosive cyclones off East Antarctica in 2019 caused a massive iceberg to… Read more
Mother's Day 2021
Mother's Day greetings from our Antarctic and sub-Antarctic stations Read more
New research: contribution of land ice to 21st century sea level rise
Limiting global warming to 1.5°C could halve the contribution to sea level… Read more
Momentum builds for Southern Ocean protection
New Antarctic Marine Protected Areas gain international support Read more
New Centre for Antarctic and Southern Ocean Technology
A new collaborative Centre for Antarctic and Southern Ocean Technology… Read more
Antarctic Media Program now open for applications
The Australian Antarctic Media Program provides opportunities for media… Read more
Epic Australian Antarctic season concludes with safe return of resupply ship
End of an Australian Antarctic season like no other Read more
MPV Everest returns safely to Fremantle
Australia's chartered Antarctic resupply ship concludes voyage Read more
Update: support vessel nearing fire-damaged MPV Everest
A support vessel is on its way to meet Australia’s chartered Antarctic… Read more
Update: support ship heads south to accompany MPV Everest
Offshore tug deployed to meet Antarctic resupply ship Read more
Update: plans underway for a support ship to assist Australian Antarctic vessel
Support ship to accompany resupply vessel to Fremantle Read more
Update: damaged Antarctic resupply vessel will dock in Western Australia
Antarctic resupply ship heads for WA Read more
New Chair of the Australian Antarctic Science Council
The Australian Antarctic Science Council has a new Chair, with the… Read more
Update: fire on Australia’s Antarctic resupply vessel
MPV Everest update after an engine room fire on board yesterday Read more
Engine room fire on MPV Everest extinguished
Engine room fire on board Australia’s chartered Antarctic resupply vessel… Read more
Voyage heads home after extended resupply mission
Epic resupply mission of two research stations ends with voyage north Read more
Thanks a krillion: Antarctic voyage delivers breakthrough science
Ambitious Southern Ocean research returns home Read more
Antarctic arts grace new Australian stamps
New stamp issue features Antarctic artists Read more
Behind the scenes of a krill block-buster
An Antarctic science voyage is a bit like a Hollywood movie – it's what… Read more
Whale watching in Antarctica
Whale watching in Antarctica isn’t one endless Insta moment, but it comes… Read more
Tough old bird sets new band record
Longevity record for exceptional northern giant petrel Read more
World Wildlife Day: a year on Macca
Wild wonders of a remote sub-Antarctic island Read more
Swimming with krill
The first ever deployment of a novel camera system has provided an… Read more
Living the dream: new Station Leader for Macquarie Island
The 2021 Station Leader for Macquarie Island research station is Derek… Read more
Music and art head south for the Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship
Multi-award winning Australian musician and composer musician David Bridie… Read more
Macquarie Island station renovation
Renovation plans for Macquarie Island research station Read more
Sub-Antarctic research sparks Australia-wide study of ecosystem collapses
National study of 19 cases of ecosystem collapse across Australia Read more
Environmental evaluations of station proposals from Turkey and New Zealand
Public comments open on draft Comprehensive Environmental Evaluations Read more
Bacterial hitchhikers tell tales of Antarctic krill dispersal
Using bacteria to define Antarctic krill populations could improve… Read more
Hats off to headstrong Antarctic artist
Bespoke beanie designs based on expeditioner photos Read more
"It's a people job for me": new Station Leader bound for Davis
The 2021 Station Leader for Davis research station is Esther Rodewald. Read more
"It's very exciting": new Mawson Station Leader ready for the challenge
Introducing the new Station Leader for Mawson research station for 2021. Read more
Explore Antarctica
Take a deep dive into Australia’s Antarctic science and activities in a… Read more
Good news on ozone: world scientists make global assessment
2020 global update on ozone hole, UV radiation and climate change Read more
Minor incident on board the MPV Everest
A small fire on board the MPV Everest this morning has been extinguished. Read more
Getting the measure of krill
Novel camera technologies will help Antarctic scientists study krill from… Read more
‘Hi buddy’: the story of one emperor penguin and an Antarctic expeditioner
The story of one man’s encounters with an emperor penguin Read more
From Queenstown to Macca for top Tassie doctor
It's hard to imagine a more remote doctor's surgery location than… Read more
Gentoo poo and satellite tracking shows way to sustainable krill fishery
Managing competition between penguin predators and krill fishery at South… Read more
To the Moon and back: AAD leads 30 years of plankton surveys in the Southern Ocean
AAD leads 30 years of plankton surveys in Southern Ocean Read more
‘State-of-the-art’ resupply ship departs Hobart for Antarctica
Australia's first Antarctic voyage for 2021 Read more
Antarctic tradies in training for medical emergencies
The AAD’s world-leading lay surgical assistant program prepares tradies… Read more