Spiders have been around Antarctica for 9 million years
Take a look under the rocks of the sub-Antarctic islands and you’ll probably see a spider crawling out. A study shows that they were not introduced by explorers.
Ultima Antarctic Expeditions Unveils Exclusive 250 guests limit for 2024-2025 Season
This article is published as part of an advertising partnership with Ultima Antarctica Expeditions Cape Town-based Ultima Antarctic Expeditions has announced the opening of bookings for its 2024-2025 season. With only 250 seats available for the entire season, this is a rare opportunity to experience the wonders of the southernmost continent. The company is no […]
Sailboat full of Portuguese researchers in successful Antarctic expedition
The expedition increased Portugal’s research independence, had a low carbon footprint, and allowed research in otherwise inaccessible areas.
Avian flu detected in Adélie penguins in Antarctica
Initial results from an international expedition along the West Antarctic Peninsula reveal that Adélie penguins are unaffected carriers of avian flu.
“The snow has to be CT scanned”
He’s back! Having returned from Antarctica, SLF technician Matthias Jaggi talks about new insights into snowpack structure.
Monaco works for greater cooperation in polar sciences
Last Thursday and Friday, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s Polar Symposium took place in the century-old Oceanographic Museum, between the Palais princier and the Mediterranean, bringing together scientists and experts, advocacy officers and directors of organizations, representatives of indigenous peoples and heads of state.
New waterways in Antarctica: a meticulous task
The French Navy’s Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOM) has just returned from Antarctica. After 20 years’ absence from the region, it carried out its second consecutive survey of the seabed in uncharted areas around Dumont d’Urville.
A new ocean observatory near the Antarctic Peninsula
To monitor the melting of the Antarctic and its effects on the balance of the Southern Ocean, a Spanish-Canadian association is installing a measuring point next to the Spanish Juan Carlos I base. It transmits data by satellite from the Antarctic Peninsula.
Antarctica Blog Part 1
SLF technician Matthias Jaggi reports on his expedition to Antarctica. Part one: the arrival.
Whale carcasses provide food source for years
There are few animals that trigger such strong emotions as whales. Whales inspire – but whales also stir up emotions when it comes to whaling. And what happens after their death is explained here.
Packing for Christmas
SLF technician Matthias Jaggi will spend the festive season in Antarctica. The luggage for his long expedition is travelling ahead of him.
New Swabia – Little Known Mountain Region in East Antarctica
Austrian polar mountaineer Dr. Christoph Höbenreich has explored the rarely visited mountain region of East Antarctica’s New Swabia on a new expedition.
A mini barge in the Roaring 40s
The French Southern and Antarctic Territories lacked a multi-purpose vessel to unload equipment, men and women and which could adapt to the specificities of each archipelago.
Tourist submarine sights giant phantom jellyfish
Viking Expeditions has announced that a giant phantom jellyfish was spotted and photographed during a dive with an on-board submarine.
Rare meteorite found in Antarctica
An international team of researchers has discovered five meteorites in Antarctica, including one that is among the largest, weighing 7.6 kilograms.
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.
Antarctic Expeditions: Busy on the White Continent
This year, there are more expeditions in Antarctica than at any time in the last ten years.
“Polar Preet” on solo Antarctica crossing
Captain Harpreet Chandi wants to be the first woman to cross Antarctica on her second expedition – solo and unsupported.
What do polar expeditions mean for the human metabolism?
A team of physicians, polar guides and physiologists are studying the metabolic costs of this challenging undertaking during their INSPIRE 22 expedition to the South Pole.
Omar Di Felice – cycling through Antarctica
Only a few months after completing the “Arctic World Tour*, Omar Di Felice is ready to cross the southern continent with “Antarctica Unlimited”.
South Pole expedition for Amundsen’s birthday
In honor of Amundsen’s 150th birthday, the New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust wants to take young explorers on an expedition to the South Pole.
Antarctica – White Giants III
The first climb in Antarctica was made by physicist Louis Bernacchi and Carsten Borchgrevink at Cape Adare in Victoria Land in April 1899.
Antarctica – White Giants II
No longer directly on the continent of Antarctica, the ice-armored mountains of the subpolar islands must not be forgotten.
Antarctica – White Giants I
There are mountain trips that are unlike any other. In search of the most remote mountains on our planet, one inevitably comes to Antarctica at some point.
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