RESEARCH STORIES

Science and research activities by the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership to explore the role of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in the global climate system

RINGS around Antarctica: Global science team propose large-scale surveys of entire Antarctic coast

By AAPP | 03/09/2026

Ambitious globally-cordinated campaign to resolve the biggest uncertainties in predicting sea-level rise from Antarctica

Antarctic science shapes Australia’s future, say scientists

By AAPP | 28/08/2026

Australia’s scientific strength showcased at national Antarctic conference

Antarctic science, Australia’s future: Hobart hosts national conference

By AAPP | 21/08/2026

National conference of more than 400 Antarctic experts meets at University of Tasmania

Antarctic change drives slowdown of global ocean circulation

By AAPP | 15/07/2026

Deepest layer of the Southern Ocean is shrinking faster with accelerated change

Melting from the top: Ice shelf vulnerable to warm surface waters

By AAPP | 07/07/2026

Modelling shows summer-warmed surface waters are the primary cause of melt in the Denman-Shackleton ice shelf system

‘Rollercoaster’ currents in Southern Ocean mapped by satellite and robot gliders

By AAPP | 25/06/2026

Intense vertical currents in cyclonic eddy stronger than previously thought

“Needle in a haystack”: history of volcanic eruptions in East Antarctic ice core

By AAPP | 19/06/2026

Chemical fingerprints of Southern Hemisphere volcanic eruptions found in East Antarctic ice core

‘MIZ-ing’ in action: how much of Antarctic sea ice is affected by waves?

By AAPP | 28/05/2026

Measuring the true extent of an under-studied and crucial region of the Antarctic sea-ice system for the first time

Antarctic science meets policy

By AAPP | 10/04/2026

Communicating the importance of rapid changes in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean for Australian policy and the world

Antarctic atmospheric aerosols: tiny particles with global effects

By AAPP | 09/07/2025

Why it’s important to understand clouds over the Southern Ocean