2022 news

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

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

Airdrop delivers camp for Antarctic science campaign
The ADF drops some camping gear right on our doorstop Read more

New aquarium under development for Antarctic krill research
A new world-leading Antarctic krill aquarium and research facility in… Read more

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

Make a world of difference: Recruitment open for jobs in Antarctica
Come and work for the Australian Antarctic Program Read more

Nominations open for Australian Antarctic Medal
Recognising those who have made an extraordinary contribution Read more

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

Pack a tent: Australia to set up deep-field science camps in Antarctica
Opening of 2022–23 Australian Antarctic operational season Read more

Dramatic decline in Adélie penguins near Mawson
Long-term monitoring has revealed a 43% decline in a large Adélie penguin… Read more

Antarctic seabed ‘jigsaw piece’ publicly released
Survey data from a vast underwater valley off East Antarctica, collected… Read more

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

AI better than humans at detecting blue whale calls
Artificial Intelligence could help scientists better understand the… Read more

Call for public comment: draft Initial Environmental Evaluation – Denman Terrestrial Campaign – Operational Support
Draft environmental evaluation open for public comment Read more

Southern storms prompt ‘rethink’ of sub-Antarctic station renovations
Modernisation plans continue for Macquarie Island Read more

Symposium sets the scene for research on frozen continent and icy seas
A snapshot of Australia's science in the south Read more

Tribute to former AAD Director from Antarctic community
Vale Dr Tony Fleming Read more

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

‘Feral cat’ of worm world spreads on Macquarie Island
Researchers dig up the dirt on a tiny pest Read more

Remote Antarctic tech named after Greek goddess
Keeping an eye on Antarctica Read more

Preparing Australia’s Antarctic infrastructure for the future
Seeking construction partner for Antarctic upgrades Read more

Climate change poses greatest threat to Antarctica
‘State of the Environment’ report for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean Read more

Nuyina maintenance shifts plans for Antarctic season
AAD charters ships for resupply and transport Read more

Workshop in the wilderness: applications open for select roles in Antarctica
Australian Antarctic Program recruiting for specialist roles in Antarctica Read more

Expeditioners take the polar plunge for Midwinter
A quick dip, Antarctic style Read more

Queen’s Birthday honour for trailblazing sub-Antarctic scientist
Dr Patricia Selkirk honoured Read more

Woolly wonders return to Mawson
Warms heads and big hearts Read more

Get on board the ship of the future
Explore Australia's new Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina Read more

Deep-sea ‘ears’ map migration of fin whales
Using passive acoustics to track the seasonal distribution of fin whales… Read more

Krill seekers: how Nuyina is revolutionising Antarctic research
A scientific success story on the high seas Read more

Penguin heaven: multi-decade science reveals secret lives of Adélies
What 60 years of research and new technology tells us about Adélie… Read more

Mother's Day 2022
Our 90 expeditioners spending winter at Mawson, Casey, Davis and Macquarie… Read more

Australia to lift Antarctic clean-up efforts
Australia's plans for a polar tidy-up Read more

Law of the land: Australian scientists return to remote frozen library
What ice cores can reveal about the past Read more

Researchers return to Antarctic ‘rainforest’
A story not to be ‘mossed’ Read more

Cold chisel: Antarctic rocks reveal glacial retreat
Picking up where glaciers left off Read more

Construction of a modernised Macquarie Island research station: Request for Expressions of Interest
Request for Expressions of Interest Read more

An extraordinary season of achievement for Australian Antarctic Program
Missions, milestones and key moments Read more

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

Don’t forget the nails: Macquarie Island makeover begins
A remote home renovation rescue Read more

Wings over the ice: Australia lands successful Antarctic aviation season
An overview of Antarctic aviation Read more

Antarctic Arts Fellowship canvasses for creatives
Expressions of Interest open Read more

"Always on my bucket list": Rebecca Jeffcoat takes reins as Mawson station leader
Penguins, karaoke and community far south. Read more

Study exposes role of sea ice in protecting Antarctic coast
How important is sea ice in cushioning the continent from the brutal… Read more

Green light for RSV Nuyina to transit Tasman Bridge
Approval process finalised for safe passage of icebreaker Read more

High tech stickers put to the test in Antarctica
A tiny device with big potential Read more

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

Love in a cold climate
Popping the question overlooking penguins Read more

Vale Bill Budd, glaciology pioneer
Emeritus Prof Bill Budd, Antarctic glaciologist and meteorologist… Read more

Ship of Firsts
Successful completion of RSV Nuyina's first Antarctic voyage Read more

RSV Nuyina discovers deep glacial canyon
Icebreaker finds deep abyss near large glacier in east Antarctica Read more

Hidden doorway to deep sea science
First test of plumbing the depths from inside icebreaker Read more

A floating Internet of Things
Big Data from Australia’s science icebreaker Read more

Whale scientists pick up good vibrations
First estimates of the power of whale sound in the Southern Ocean Read more

Nuyina’s first krill catch
Unique ‘wet well’ tested to sample fragile marine life Read more