2023 news
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all at the Australian Antarctic Program
Our expeditioners have put together a very special message for all their loved ones across the globe. Read more
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Antarctic krill head south
Some populations of Antarctic krill are moving south, closer to Antarctica, as ocean warming and sea-ice changes alter their… Read more
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Station Leaders 2023-24
Australia's new Antarctic and sub-Antarctic station leaders are gearing up… Read more
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Nella Dan history highlights Danish, Australian maritime links
Rasmus Nygaard was a 20-year-old deck hand on the Nella Dan when it ran… Read more
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AAD calls for public comment on draft Mawson Station Heritage Management Plan
The Australian Antarctic Division is seeking public comment on the Draft… Read more
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Matt grew up on Antarctic adventure stories. Now he’s living them.
When Matt Travaglini was a child, he spent a lot of time repairing things… Read more
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After years of planning, scientists arrive and the Denman Terrestrial Campaign gets started
Scientists are arriving at Bunger Hills in East Antarctica this week to… Read more
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Million year ice core drilling postponed
The decision has been made to postpone drilling for the Million Year Ice… Read more
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End in sight for expeditioners as RSV Nuyina heads for Hobart
After successful icebreaking trials and a station resupply that almost… Read more
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Air Force delivers helicopters for remote science campaign
After months of careful planning, an Air Force plane has delivered two… Read more
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Antarctic research to assist astronauts
New medical technologies, currently being trialled by Australian Antarctic… Read more
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Icebergs, adventure and friendships for life: Applications open for Antarctic trades
Applications have opened for tradespeople keen to work at one of… Read more
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Ozone hole causes UV hazard for Australian expeditioners
The ozone hole over Antarctica opened earlier and larger than normal this… Read more
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Fresh berries and a dog to pat: Antarctic expeditioners prepare for the highlights of home
Stations are being deep cleaned, planes are landing and the ship is on its… Read more
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New Antarctic ice shelf-ocean model makes a splash
A new Antarctic ice shelf-ocean model aims to reduce uncertainty around… Read more
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Fishing for science around Heard Island
Sandpaper skates, Patagonian toothfish and other creatures of the deep… Read more
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Veggie burgers, gnocchi and sticky date pudding - the dinner menu at the end of the earth
The Australian Antarctic Program is preparing to send 42 expeditioners to… Read more
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Measuring sea ice from all angles
After a record decline in winter sea-ice extent this year, Australian… Read more
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Wilkins Aerodrome ready for touchdown as busy summer season gets started
The Wilkins Aerodrome is prepped and ready for one of its busiest ever… Read more
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Sea ice research from pole to pole
Inaugural Mertz Fellow and snow physics researcher Dr Amy Macfarlane is… Read more
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Australian scientists monitor bird flu risk in Antarctica
Seabird experts working with the Australian Antarctic Program are keeping… Read more
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New Antarctic observing system proposed
Scientists have proposed a new ocean–sea ice–atmosphere observing system… Read more
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‘It’s not about leading the charge’: The high-stakes test for Antarctic leadership
The selection process starts with 400 applications. Only seven are chosen… Read more
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Southern Ocean Survivor
The southern giant petrel is one of Australia’s iconic seabirds. With a… Read more
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Rare ice formation on Antarctic salt lake
Antarctic expeditioners have witnessed a rare event – ice forming on a… Read more
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Lessons from space
New Antarctic expeditioners are getting lessons from space, with… Read more
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Antarctic field camp – call for public comment
The Australian Antarctic Division proposes to provide planning support… Read more
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World Krill Day
On World Krill Day the Australian Antarctic Program celebrates all things… Read more
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A taste for shipping
After 41 years with the Australian Antarctic Division, Leanne Millhouse… Read more
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Cool change for West Antarctica
After 20 years of rapid warming West Antarctica is now experiencing a cool… Read more
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DNA Detectives: New ways to spot Southern Ocean hitchhikers
Scientists are using DNA to bolster biosecurity surveillance in East… Read more
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Celebrating 75 years of ANARE
It’s been more than 75 years since of the formation of Australian National… Read more
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Australian Antarctic Medal recipients announced
Three long-time contributors to Australia’s scientific and logistical… Read more
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Illustrious career on ice
After 29 years, the leader of Australia’s Antarctic Climate program, Dr… Read more
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That’s a wrap: Australia’s Antarctic season over
Australia's Antarctic season has wrapped up with a huge range of science… Read more
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Kombi: the big bright yellow box spying on Antarctic krill
Lights, camera, krill Read more
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RSV Nuyina conducts sea trials in Hobart
Tests undertaken on the River Derwent Read more
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RSV Nuyina prepares for a busy year ahead
RSV Nuyina returns to service with cargo delivery and ice trials ahead Read more
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Happy campers: research site ready for major Antarctic science campaign
A new deep-field camp has been established in the Bunger Hills, near the… Read more
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Renovation of Argentinian Antarctic base open for comment
A proposed renovation of Argentina’s Petrel Base, on Dundee Island in… Read more
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Nilas – a new interactive research tool for the Antarctic sea-ice zone
A new interactive Antarctic map promises to assist voyage planning and… Read more
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From video to AI: learning more about Antarctic blue whales
Video tracking of Antarctic blue whales has provided tantalising glimpses… Read more
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Ice mission success into deep Antarctica
Australia has opened a new chapter on Antarctic science after completing… Read more
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New guidelines support best practice in environmental DNA testing
New best practice guidelines will help Antarctic scientists and others to… Read more
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Tag team: a tale of two Antarctic blue whales
For the first time, the satellite tracks of two Antarctic blue whales… Read more
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AAD Director announces retirement
The Director of the Australian Antarctic Division, Mr Kim Ellis, has… Read more
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DNA detector exposes hidden Antarctic krill
Scientists have developed a DNA-based method to identify Antarctic krill… Read more
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Leading, teaching, training: a snapshot of the women behind the 2022–2023 Antarctic season
Antarctica is the most isolated and remote continent on Earth in more ways… Read more
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Robots to enhance Australia’s Antarctic activities
Robots will help Australian Antarctic scientists and other Antarctic… Read more
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From the desert to Davis: Karen Pye takes on a new remote challenge in Antarctica
This year’s Davis research station leader is Karen Pye. Affectionately… Read more
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Antarctic tradies return to the operating theatre
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Supporting a busy season of science: Ben Patrick finds his feet again on the frozen continent
This year’s leader for Casey research station is Ben Patrick. Ben is back… Read more