Emperor penguins – call for classification as “threatened” species
Antarctic sea ice is shrinking and numerous emperor penguin colonies are losing their habitat, prompting an official proposal in the U.S. to list the species as “threatened”.
Chile plans fiber optic cable to Antarctica
The Chilean government wants to move forward with plans to lay a fiber optic cable all the way to Antarctica and has allocated money to do so.
Planned runway in Antarctica failed
Australia has abandoned plans to build a 2,700m concrete runway near its Davis research station on the coast of Antarctica.
New Scott Base being set up for trial in Timaru
“Antarctica New Zealand” announced that the new Scott Base is being set up for trial at PrimePort in Timaru. The decisive factor was an available building site.
AWI offers expert service for the UN Climate Change Conference
The Alfred Wegener Institute is represented at the COP26 by several researchers, who will give presentations on the thawing of permafrost and on polar oceans, among other topics.
USA passed the Marine Mammal Protection Act 49 years ago
A few days ago, the U.S. celebrated the Marine Mammal Protection Act – for almost 50 years, marine mammals have been protected in the U.S. and for all U.S. citizens and institutions.
Covid-19 vaccine has reached Antarctica
The vaccine was flown from RAF Base Brize Norton to the Falkland Islands. After reloading onto a Twin Otter belonging to the British Antarctic Survey, the flight continued to Rothera Station in Antarctica.
Oil production in Falkland – what next?
UK oil company Harbour Energy said it was considering cashing in an option to exit the Falkland Islands project and would leave Falkland.
RRS James Clark Ross sold to Ukraine
British Antarctic Survey has sold the icebreaker RRS “James Clark Ross” after 30 years of service to the Ukrainian National Antarctic Scientific Center.
Chile allows entry for Antarctic cruise tourists
Two days ago, the Chilean Tourist Board announced that for the upcoming Antarctic season, foreign tourists will be allowed to enter the country.
Argentina gives green light to Antarctic season, but…
Argentina plans to allow Antarctic travel from October 20, but many questions remain as to whether this opening will become a reality.
“Antarctic Tasmania” continues on the road to success
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is excited by the potential that the Tasmanian Antarctic Gateway offers for research, education, and economic growth.
Antarctica – Japan makes territorial claims to Russia
Japan claims that a Japanese expedition visited West Antarctica in 1911-1912 and therefore claims the area between the 80th and 150th parallel. Longitude.
Argentina plans Antarctic logistics center in Ushuaia
Argentina wants to push ahead with the construction of an Antarctic logistics center in Uhuaia to be closer to Antarctica. But concerns are, that the US fear a possible funding from China.
Challenging season for Antarctic stations
Logistics problems and political uncertainties pose major challenges to the early start of the Antarctic research season.
Davis Aerodrome project investigation begins
A team of three geologists will begin investigations near Australia’s Davis Station to gather data for a new aerodrome.
Power struggles in Antarctica
Is the Antarctic Treaty robust enough to stop China? In the treaty, more than 50 states agreed not to exploit Antarctica economically or militarily.
“Pathway to Protection” – extensive protected area for South Georgia.
The government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands plans to extend the protected area to land areas.
‘Southern Ocean’ recognised as fifth ocean
National Geographic and cartographer Alex Tait announced that they now officially recognize five oceans and have added the “Southern Ocean” to the list.
Antarctica nears tipping points – warnings of global impact
An expert group of leading scientists is sending a strong call to policymakers to put Antarctica at the forefront of climate change negotiations.
No large cruise ships for the Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands will continue to not welcome vessels with more than 530 passengers in the upcoming 21/22 Antarctic season.
EU pushes creation of Antarctic MPA
The EU, in cooperation with the US, New Zealand and a number of other countries, has decided to step up its efforts to create marine protected areas in Antarctica.
Argentina ended its Antarctic campaign
The 2020/21 Antarctic campaign has been successfully completed following the arrival of the icebreaker ARA “Almirante Irízar” in the port of Buenos Aires.
Australian Davis Station to be renewed
The “Davis” station is the southernmost Australian research station in Antarctica and is getting older. It is now to be renewed.
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