| November 2024 | News from the Australian Antarctic Program
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Engineering Services Supervisor, Martin Kucera, took this photo of some of the workhorses of Australia's Antarctic operations - RSV Nuyina, a Basler and Twin Otter - during the resupply of Davis research station in November. |
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Jobs in Antarctica | More than 200 people are now being recruited across 38 different roles to live and work in Antarctica and on Macquarie Island. Roles include electricians, carpenters, mechanics, chefs, supply officers and information technology officers. Depending on the role, applications close in December 2024 or January 2025. | |
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Satellite imagery charts emperor penguins’ struggle to survive | Australian research using satellite imagery to monitor the location of emperor penguin colonies in East Antarctica, shows the birds are struggling to adapt to rapid changes in their environment. | |
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Molecular monitoring for marine change and threats | DNA technology promises to improve efforts to monitor marine life in the Southern Ocean, and detect the presence of non-native marine species close to Antarctica. | |
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New krill aquarium named after eminent marine biologist | A state-of-the-art krill aquarium and research facility, being built in Hobart, will be named after pioneering marine biologist Dr Isobel Bennett, one of the first women to travel to Macquarie Island on an ANARE ship in 1959. | |
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Operation Southern Discovery | November saw the start of the Antarctic season's C-17 Globemaster flights to Wilkins Aerodrome. The Australian Antarctic Division's partnership with the Australian Defence Force, known as Operation Southern Discovery, delivers critical supplies and equipment. | |
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