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MAGnetic Data Acquisition System (MAGDAS) Project at the International Research Center for Space and Planetary Environmental Science (i-SPES) YOSHIKAWA, Prof. Akimasa Davis, Macquarie Island

ICSWSE, Kyushu University, has deployed MAGDAS magnetometers at 70 stations mainly along the 210-degree magnetic meridians (MM) and the magnetic Dip equator, and three FM-CW radars along the 210o MM during the Years 2005 through 2021.

Observatory of East Antarctic near-surface atmosphere and cryosphere MASSOM, Dr Robert (Rob) Casey, Davis, Marine Science, Mawson, Other Antarctic Location (Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands)

Over the past decade, satellite time series have revealed an abrupt departure in Southern Ocean sea ice to extreme record minima in both summer and winter sea-ice extent and shortened annual sea-ice duration around much of Antarctica…

AAPP: East Antarctic Marginal Ice Zone (EAMIZ) study MEINERS, Dr Klaus Other Antarctic Location (Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands), Casey, Davis, Mawson, Marine Science, Australia (or home country)

In an apparent paradox, Antarctic sea-ice extent increased over the observational record despite global warming. Yet, soon after reaching maximum extent, the Antarctic winter sea-ice cover crashed to a record low in 2016. This change had immediate impact, including on the marine ecosystems.

Reducing Environmental Impacts at Contaminated Sites in Antarctica SPEDDING, Mr Timothy (Tim) Australia (or home country), Casey

Human activity in Antarctica is intensifying, and Antarctic ecosystems are increasingly threatened by fuels, heavy metals and emerging contaminants. Past waste disposal practices, infrastructure failures and human error have all contributed to contamination of the Antarctic environment.

Tracking the evolution of Southern Ocean variability and change RINTOUL, Dr Stephen (Steve) Marine Science

The Southern Ocean helps to slow the rate of climate change by absorbing heat and carbon dioxide. But as the earth warms, the ability of the Southern Ocean to provide this service will likely decrease, accelerating the pace of change.

Subsurface ice sheet and outlet glacier processes from seismic and multidisciplinary data READING, Prof. Anya Australia (or home country), Casey, Other Antarctic Location (Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands)

Hidden landscapes at the base of ice sheets impact the present and future behaviour of the Antarctic ice sheets, as they control how easily the ice will slide over the rocky hills or slippery mud basins beneath.

Assessment and monitoring of Australia's finfish fisheries in the Southern Ocean ZIEGLER, Dr Philippe Australia (or home country)

To ensure the ecological sustainability of fisheries, management decisions must be based on clear…

Terrestrial microbial biodiversity in the Bunger Hills: structure, drivers, and protection GREENING, Dr Chris Australia (or home country), Davis

The Bunger Hills, at the coastal fringes of the Eastern Antarctic, is one of the largest ice-free areas of the Australian Antarctic Territory.

Using indigenous terrestrial micro-invertebrates to assess environmental impacts of soil pollution in Antarctica REICHMAN, A/Prof. Suzanne (Suzie) Casey, Australia (or home country)

Past waste disposal practices and current human activities in Antarctica have resulted in a number of contaminated and biologically degraded sites. To assess, mitigate and remediate these sites an understanding of how native organisms respond to contamination is required.

Conservation and management of Australian and Antarctic whales – post-exploitation status, distribution, foraging ecology and their role in the Southern Ocean ecosystem DOUBLE, Dr Michael (Mike) Australia (or home country), Other Antarctic Location (Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands), Marine Science

Australia is a vocal advocate for the conservation of whales and dolphins and aims to end commercial and so-called ‘scientific whaling’.

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