| July 2024 | News from the Australian Antarctic Program
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This freezing soap bubble, back-lit by torch light, was taken by Mawson station chef and photographer Justin Chambers. See our story below for more. |
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Sub-Antarctic pest eradication success | Macquarie Island is a landscape transformed, 10 years after the island was declared free of rabbits, rats and mice. | |
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Sizing up sperm whales | A passive listening device, recording whale calls and other underwater sounds off Heard Island, has provided insights into the Southern Ocean soundscape, and allowed scientists to estimate the size of sperm whales in the area. | |
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Ship of science | Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina is preparing for an ambitious marine science voyage early next year, with a range of science systems commissioning activities around southern Tasmania this winter. | |
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Antarctica in miniature | Looking like jewel-encrusted snow globes, these miniature icy worlds are actually frozen soap bubbles. Antarctic photographer, Justin Chambers, spent many freezing hours trying to get his focus, technique and bubble mixture right. | |
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HIMI Marine Reserve expansion proposal | Have your say on a proposal to expand the Heard and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve and to prepare a draft management plan for the reserve. Public comment closes 5 September. | |
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Macquarie Island station makeover | A range of infrastructure projects are underway on Macquarie Island, including the installation of accommodation pods, refurbishment of living areas and replacement of some field huts. | |
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Antarctic icebreakers inspire author | Award-winning author Favel Parrett sought inspiration for her next book while travelling to Macquarie Island on RSV Nuyina in May. | |
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