New chart: The seafloor of the Southern Ocean
New bathymetric chart shows the seafloor of the Southern Ocean in unprecedented detail
China blocks protection for emperor penguins
At the meeting in Berlin, the majority of countries had voted in favor of granting the emperor penguin protected status, yet China voted against it.
Germany’s “Polastern II” becomes reality
The new German research icebreaker “Polastern II” becomes reality after the money for the tender for the new construction was finally approved.
Royal Navy going west for polar training
Partnerships with the American and Canadian coastguards are helping the British navigate at both poles
The US is ready to lease a stop-gap icebreaker
America’s coast-guard brass has admitted that its new icebreakers may arrive too late
Armed icebreaker to protect US interests
When the new generation of American icebreakers set sail, it should not come as a surprise that they will be armed
India’s 35-year-old Maitri station needs refurbishment
Currently, India has two operational research stations in Antarctica, Maitri and Bharati. The Maitri station is in urgent need of refurbishment and modernization after 35 years of operation.
First woman governor appointed for the Falkland Islands
Alison Blake takes office as the new governor in July 2022, 40 years after the liberation of the Falkland Islands.
Royal Navy shows solidarity with Ukraine
Royal Navy sailors showed their support and solidarity with the people of Ukraine when they visited Vernadsky Station in Antarctica.
Argentina lays foundation for new hub and plans new polar vessel
Argentina is moving forward with its Antarctic structure program and has laid the foundation stone for its new logistics base in Ushuaia and commissioned a new polar vessel.
A$804 million against “Cold War” in Antarctica
The Morrison government will expand Australia’s presence in Antarctica with an $800 million cash injection to better monitor the Australian territory.
Argentina reactivates Petrel base in Antarctica
Argentine Minister Jorge Taiana announced on December 13 that the Petrel Base at the northern end of the Antarctic Peninsula would be reactivated.
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.
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