Antarctica
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 09:31:00 GMTAntarctica and the "Glasgow Glacier", a symbol of why COP26 must deliver
While the world gathers in Glasgow over the next fortnight to make progress on tackling climate change, 10,000 miles away the city’s namesake will provide a stark reminder of why urgent action is needed.
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 09:17:00 GMTUshuaia announces four calls from Norwegian Star beginning January
The Ushuaia port authorities have announced that the Norwegian Star will be calling four times in the capital of the extreme south Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego this 2021/22 cruise season.
Sat, 30 Oct 2021 08:51:00 GMTArgentina lifts capacity ban ahead of a football match against Brazil
Argentine authorities have lifted all capacity restrictions on outdoor events as of Nov. 16, Health Minister Carla Vizzotti announced Friday. It is also the day Argentina's national football team is to clash with Brazil in a Wo...
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:04:00 GMTBAS and WWF invite the public to work on a "Walrus from Space" census
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and WWF are seeking the public’s help to search for walrus in thousands of satellite images taken from space, with the aim of learning more about how walrus will be impacted by the climate crisi...
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:43:00 GMTCrystal Endeavour scheduled to visit Falklands 21 December and 16 January
Crystal Expedition Cruises will provide included round-trip chartered flights non stop between Miami and Ushuaia, Argentina, as well as hotel nights in both cities for Crystal Endeavor’s inaugural Antarctica program.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:22:00 GMTIce Worlds Festival of Polar Science at Greenwich, London
On the eve of the UN COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland, the British Antarctic Survey is partnering with Royal Museums Greenwich a festival that is guaranteed to enthrall and inspire. Discover why Antarctica and the Arcti...
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:33:00 GMT“Polar Preet” and her Antarctic challenge, “I really hope I can inspire people”
British Army officer Captain Harpreet Chandi is preparing to become the first woman of colour to cross Antarctica unsupported. The physio-therapist from 3 Medical Regiment, who is being sponsored by the British Forces Broadcast...
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:10:00 GMTAll ready for the Antarctic cruise season to begin in Ushuaia
Atlas Ocean Voyages has given further details of how they are planning to operate their Antarctic cruises this coming 2021/2022 season from Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego province.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:09:00 GMTHumpback whales recovering on their feeding grounds in the South Atlantic
Humpback whale populations are strongly recovering on their feeding grounds in the South Atlantic, with over 24,543 whales now estimated to use polar waters in the Scotia Arc each summer.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMTWidespread collapse of West Antarctica’s ice sheet is avoidable if we keep global warming below 2℃
By Dan Lowry, Mario Krapp, Te Herenga Waka (*) – Rising seas are already making storm damage more costly, adding to the impact on about 700 million people who live in low-lying coastal areas at risk of flooding. Scientists ex...