Ice basin with one of the greatest potential contributions to reshape the world is also the least understood and explored
International scientists call for urgent research into Antarctica’s last great unknown Read More »
The first of a new fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles heads south from Hobart to circumnavigate Antarctica
Ocean drones set to brave the Southern Ocean for science Read More »
Training artificial intelligence to accurately recognise grounded icebergs from satellite radar images
“Picket fence effect”: First Antarctic-wide map of grounded icebergs Read More »
Antarctic krill larvae can travel much farther by hitching a ride with drifting sea ice, rather than with ocean currents alone
Sea ice creates hidden highways for young Antarctic krill Read More »
Ambitious globally-cordinated campaign to resolve the biggest uncertainties in predicting sea-level rise from Antarctica
Australia’s scientific strength showcased at national Antarctic conference
Antarctic science shapes Australia’s future, say scientists Read More »
National conference of more than 400 Antarctic experts meets at University of Tasmania
Antarctic science, Australia’s future: Hobart hosts national conference Read More »
Deepest layer of the Southern Ocean is shrinking faster with accelerated change
Antarctic change drives slowdown of global ocean circulation Read More »
Modelling shows summer-warmed surface waters are the primary cause of melt in the Denman-Shackleton ice shelf system
Melting from the top: Ice shelf vulnerable to warm surface waters Read More »
Intense vertical currents in cyclonic eddy stronger than previously thought
‘Rollercoaster’ currents in Southern Ocean mapped by satellite and robot gliders Read More »