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