Largest Arctic Conference falls victim to COVID-19
The Arctic Circle Assembly, the largest gathering of Arctic stakeholders, has to cancel its meeting this year due to the COVID pandemic.
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WSL director killed in Greenland
Professor Konrad Steffen, director of the WSL and well-known glaciologist, died during an expedition in Greenland.
Australian icebreaker on first exciting voyage
Australia’s newest icebreaker has left its “birthplace” in Romania and is being towed to the Netherlands for completion.
COVID-19 cases on expedition ship
On board the expedition ship “Roald Amundsen” several crew members fell ill with COVID-19 during a voyage.
Very curious bear on Svalbard creates confusion
A very curious polar bear has caused confusion on the west coast of Svalbard for several days with its repeated visits at two stations.
Container as medical unit on supply ship
A 20-foot container has been converted into a small hospital by the Australian Antarctic Division to help save lives at sea.
