Like a wasp waist: the marine food web of the Falkland Islands
The marine food web around the Falkland Islands is controlled by only a few species.
Avian flu confirmed in Humboldt penguins in Chile
The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus is on the advance southward and not far from Antarctica.
Toothed whales use vocal fry when hunting
A research team deciphered how toothed whales generate the clicks they use to locate and catch their fast-swimming prey in the dark depths.
Antarctic sea ice biota and their changing habitat
Ice algae, krill, copepods, and fish are already experiencing changes in their habitat in the sea ice. A study now clarifies how they respond.
Stronger El Niño could lead to irreversible melting in Antarctica
The Pacific phenomenon El Niño could cause Antarctic ice shelves and ice sheets to melt irretrievably, while sea ice remains longer.
NILAS – New interactive tool for Antarctic research
The interactive map will help support expedition planning and improve Antarctic research in the sea ice zone.
View beneath Thwaites glacier reveals more about its melting
The Thwaites Ice Shelf is melting from below much more slowly than previously thought, but not everywhere – melting is faster in crevasses.
Fossils of the largest penguin discovered in New Zealand
The largest known penguin species, Kumimanu fordycei, weighing about 150 kilograms, provides important insights into penguin evolution.
How penguins do turns while swimming
Researchers at Tokyo Tech have closely observed Gentoo penguins doing turns and analyzed the underlying physical forces.
Upgrade for e-polar vehicle Venturi Antarctica
Some improvements were made to the world’s first electric polar vehicle after the first successful season.
Avian pox outbreak among Gentoo penguins in the Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands Veterinary Service announced last week that there has been an outbreak of avian pox virus in one colony.
Krill availability influences pregnancies in humpback whales
In Antarctica, more female humpback whales become pregnant in years when krill are abundant than in years when krill are less abundant.
“Food Falls” in the Weddell Sea – Feasting at the Bottom of the Ocean
For the first time, a research team specifically searched for animal carcasses and associated scavengers in the deep waters of the Weddell Sea.
Polar Preet sets new world record and has to break off expedition
British polar adventurer Captain Preet Chandi set a new world record during her Antarctic expedition, but now has to break off the expedition.
US researchers call for repository for Antarctic biodiversity
A group of 24 U.S. researchers are calling for information and data on Antarctic biodiversity to be collected worldwide and made available to researchers in a virtual network as a biotheque.
Thirteen new micro-organisms in Kerguelen
The geothermal springs of Rallier du Batty on the Kerguelen archipelago hold information on the origin of life.
New Challenge supports IAATO Antarctic Ambassadors
With the help of a so-called “challenge” card, IAATO aims to promote its Antarctic Ambassador program and awareness of Antarctic conservation.
Antarctic Expeditions: Busy on the White Continent
This year, there are more expeditions in Antarctica than at any time in the last ten years.
2100: Only one third of the world’s glaciers remain
If we continue as before and fail to limit global warming to 1.5°C, most glaciers will have disappeared by the end of the century.
Thailand and China deepen cooperation in Antarctica
A joint Sino-Thai laboratory was established at the Chinese Great Wall Research Station.
Australian Antarctic convoy tests the way to the old ice
Australia plans to use tractor convoys to make the journey from the Australian Casey station to the drilling site of the oldest ice core and has started extensive testing.
Merry Christmas, Polar fans!
We wish all readers of PolarJournal a happy, reflective and wonderful holiday season!
Launch of Chile’s first self-built icebreaker
The Almirante Óscar Viel, Chile’s prestige project, is a big step closer to completion.
Ice ages occurred much more frequently in Antarctica
Ice ages in Antarctica occurred not only every 100,000 years, but at much shorter intervals, according to recent research.
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