2022 news
![A colourful tractor in a snow covered landscape.](/site/assets/files/62500/ken_done_traverse_trator_azure_reef_photo_chris_burns.600x400.jpg)
Million year milestone: Traverse sets course toward the oldest ice
Ten expeditioners travelling in a mobile station are on their way into the Antarctic interior as part of the hunt for a million… Read more
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New roadmap to cost-effective conservation of Antarctic biodiversity
Iconic Antarctic seabirds like emperor penguins, and many other unique plants and animals, are at risk of extinction or major… Read more
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Airdrop delivers camp for Antarctic science campaign
The ADF drops some camping gear right on our doorstop Read more
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New aquarium under development for Antarctic krill research
A new world-leading Antarctic krill aquarium and research facility in… Read more
![Two women scientists collecting specimens from soil in Antarctica.](/site/assets/files/62185/kath-and-cath-in-antarctica_sm.600x514.jpg)
Diesel and dust: assessing risks from fuel contamination in Antarctica
For the first time, microscopic worms have been used to test the toxicity… Read more
![Two expeditioners taking photos of penguins in Antarctica](/site/assets/files/62254/rs74383_c_justin_chambers_aad.600x514.jpg)
Make a world of difference: Recruitment open for jobs in Antarctica
Come and work for the Australian Antarctic Program Read more
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Nominations open for Australian Antarctic Medal
Recognising those who have made an extraordinary contribution Read more
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When Barry met Steve: aurora watcher captures rare hot glow over Antarctica
Meet STEVE. Not a person, but a luminous purple, green or white arc that… Read more
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Pack a tent: Australia to set up deep-field science camps in Antarctica
Opening of 2022–23 Australian Antarctic operational season Read more
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Dramatic decline in Adélie penguins near Mawson
Long-term monitoring has revealed a 43% decline in a large Adélie penguin… Read more
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Antarctic seabed ‘jigsaw piece’ publicly released
Survey data from a vast underwater valley off East Antarctica, collected… Read more
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Release of summary research paper on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Australian Antarctic Program
The summary research paper, by Professor Meredith Nash, was commissioned… Read more
![Aerial view of blue whale surfacing in the ocean.](/site/assets/files/60842/rs62603_aad.600x514.jpg)
AI better than humans at detecting blue whale calls
Artificial Intelligence could help scientists better understand the… Read more
![Round red huts shaped like an apple nestled in the rocky hills](/site/assets/files/61566/rs27210.600x514.jpg)
Call for public comment: draft Initial Environmental Evaluation – Denman Terrestrial Campaign – Operational Support
Draft environmental evaluation open for public comment Read more
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Southern storms prompt ‘rethink’ of sub-Antarctic station renovations
Modernisation plans continue for Macquarie Island Read more
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Symposium sets the scene for research on frozen continent and icy seas
A snapshot of Australia's science in the south Read more
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Tribute to former AAD Director from Antarctic community
Vale Dr Tony Fleming Read more
![looking down a hole through blue ice with drill inside](/site/assets/files/60981/p1220149.600x514.jpg)
Environmental assessment of Million Year Ice Core project, traverse and inland station open for public comment
Draft environmental assessment open for public comment Read more
![A close up of an invasive flatworm on Macquarie Island next to a finger for scale. The worm is tiny even compared to a fingernail](/site/assets/files/60825/k__andersoni.600x514.jpg)
‘Feral cat’ of worm world spreads on Macquarie Island
Researchers dig up the dirt on a tiny pest Read more
![Two men in yellow jackets stand next to solar panels connected to a metal tower](/site/assets/files/60649/artemis_1.600x514.png)
Remote Antarctic tech named after Greek goddess
Keeping an eye on Antarctica Read more
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Preparing Australia’s Antarctic infrastructure for the future
Seeking construction partner for Antarctic upgrades Read more
![A colony of emperor penguins in front of a towering ice shelf.](/site/assets/files/60279/rs60415_emperor_penguins_patrick_james.600x514.jpg)
Climate change poses greatest threat to Antarctica
‘State of the Environment’ report for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean Read more
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Nuyina maintenance shifts plans for Antarctic season
AAD charters ships for resupply and transport Read more
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Workshop in the wilderness: applications open for select roles in Antarctica
Australian Antarctic Program recruiting for specialist roles in Antarctica Read more
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Expeditioners take the polar plunge for Midwinter
A quick dip, Antarctic style Read more
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Queen’s Birthday honour for trailblazing sub-Antarctic scientist
Dr Patricia Selkirk honoured Read more
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Woolly wonders return to Mawson
Warms heads and big hearts Read more
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Get on board the ship of the future
Explore Australia's new Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina Read more
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Deep-sea ‘ears’ map migration of fin whales
Using passive acoustics to track the seasonal distribution of fin whales… Read more
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Krill seekers: how Nuyina is revolutionising Antarctic research
A scientific success story on the high seas Read more
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Penguin heaven: multi-decade science reveals secret lives of Adélies
What 60 years of research and new technology tells us about Adélie… Read more
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Mother's Day 2022
Our 90 expeditioners spending winter at Mawson, Casey, Davis and Macquarie… Read more
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Australia to lift Antarctic clean-up efforts
Australia's plans for a polar tidy-up Read more
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Law of the land: Australian scientists return to remote frozen library
What ice cores can reveal about the past Read more
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Researchers return to Antarctic ‘rainforest’
A story not to be ‘mossed’ Read more
![A woman leans against a rock with an angle grinder with the ocean and ice behind her](/site/assets/files/59124/nickmorgan_felicitysawing.600x514.jpg)
Cold chisel: Antarctic rocks reveal glacial retreat
Picking up where glaciers left off Read more
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Construction of a modernised Macquarie Island research station: Request for Expressions of Interest
Request for Expressions of Interest Read more
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An extraordinary season of achievement for Australian Antarctic Program
Missions, milestones and key moments Read more
![A man in a yellow jacket and beanie in Antarctica](/site/assets/files/58986/wilkins_2_ian_phillips.600x514.jpg)
Renovations and good playlist: Pete Pedersen leads big year at Macquarie Island
Pete Pedersen takes on the Station Leader role at Macqaurie Island Read more
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Don’t forget the nails: Macquarie Island makeover begins
A remote home renovation rescue Read more
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Wings over the ice: Australia lands successful Antarctic aviation season
An overview of Antarctic aviation Read more
![woman sits on rock taking photo of moss bed](/site/assets/files/58833/img_2101.600x514.jpg)
Antarctic Arts Fellowship canvasses for creatives
Expressions of Interest open Read more
![A woman stands next to a sign that says Casey](/site/assets/files/58790/rs53564.600x514.jpg)
"Always on my bucket list": Rebecca Jeffcoat takes reins as Mawson station leader
Penguins, karaoke and community far south. Read more
![Ice cliffs next to the ocean](/site/assets/files/58774/casey_coast_justin_chambers.600x514.jpg)
Study exposes role of sea ice in protecting Antarctic coast
How important is sea ice in cushioning the continent from the brutal… Read more
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Green light for RSV Nuyina to transit Tasman Bridge
Approval process finalised for safe passage of icebreaker Read more
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High tech stickers put to the test in Antarctica
A tiny device with big potential Read more
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Ocean Odyssey: Australia’s Antarctic Voyage Leaders 2021-2022
Find out what it takes to deliver fuel, food and personnel to the frozen… Read more
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Love in a cold climate
Popping the question overlooking penguins Read more
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Vale Bill Budd, glaciology pioneer
Emeritus Prof Bill Budd, Antarctic glaciologist and meteorologist… Read more
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Ship of Firsts
Successful completion of RSV Nuyina's first Antarctic voyage Read more
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RSV Nuyina discovers deep glacial canyon
Icebreaker finds deep abyss near large glacier in east Antarctica Read more
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Hidden doorway to deep sea science
First test of plumbing the depths from inside icebreaker Read more
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A floating Internet of Things
Big Data from Australia’s science icebreaker Read more
![head-on view of blue whale swimming underwater](/site/assets/files/58291/rs5202_m6f2983v.600x514.jpg)
Whale scientists pick up good vibrations
First estimates of the power of whale sound in the Southern Ocean Read more
![close up of Southern Ocean krill individual](/site/assets/files/58242/tmac_with_legs_raw_ch00.600x514.jpg)
Nuyina’s first krill catch
Unique ‘wet well’ tested to sample fragile marine life Read more