Antarctica

Sat, 18 May 2024 10:45:00 GMT
BAS marine biologist elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society
Professor Lloyd Peck, Science Leader and marine biologist at British Antarctic Survey (BAS), joins over 90 exceptional researchers from across the world in being elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK’s nation...

Tue, 14 May 2024 10:26:00 GMT
Russia claims to have found huge oil reserves in Antarctica; UK feels it could mean a complete new ball game
The House of Commons’ Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) held a special session on Russian oil exploration in the polar region, following on claims that the Rosgeo oil exploration company had reported that its research vesse...

Fri, 10 May 2024 10:40:00 GMT
India will host significant Antarctica research and environmental meetings
India through the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), will host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP 26) from May 20 ...

Thu, 09 May 2024 21:42:00 GMT
Ushuaia had an excellent cruise season and expects better in 2024/25
With the cruise 2023/24 season technically over in Tierra del Fuego, the head of provincial ports, Roberto Murcia said it had been a very positive year and anticipated an even more promising season 2024/25 for Ushuaia with more...

Sun, 05 May 2024 11:23:00 GMT
IAATO appoints John McKeon as Executive Committee and Chair
The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has appointed John McKeon as Executive Committee (EC) Chair and welcomed Brandon Harvey and Jørn Henriksen to the top team during this year’s annual meeting.

Fri, 03 May 2024 10:50:00 GMT
BAS requires "penguin detectives" for vital research on iconic animals
This week, British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is inviting the public to become ‘penguin detectives’ and spend five minutes counting emperor penguins to help with vital research into these iconic animals.

Fri, 03 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT
South Georgia after an Operational Manager with understanding on tourism and maritime affairs
The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands’ (GSGSSI) are looking for an exceptional candidate to join the Government team based in Stanley, Falkland Islands from August 2024. They will oversee the full range...

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:38:00 GMT
Emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica suffer as sea-ice diminishes
Record low levels of Antarctic sea ice in late 2023 resulted in breeding failures in a fifth of the continent’s emperor penguin colonies, according to a new study from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS).

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:30:00 GMT
South Georgia: Darwin Plus Funding for Environment Schemes, 2024
The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) is proud to promote and encourage science that contributes to developing and upholding best-practice environmental management and that supports the active ma...

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:26:00 GMT
South Georgia inviting proposals for a Commemorative Coins mint
The Commissioner of the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands has been invited to submit proposals to act as the SGSSI Government’s Mint for the production of commemorative coins.

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