The Thwaites Glacier (pictured here) and the Pine Island Glacier are considered the “underbelly” of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet because they are highly susceptible to rapid ice loss. Photo: David Vaughan The two “problem children” of West...
Chile’s future icebreaker still looks skeletal. However, it is scheduled to be launched in just 6 months and will supply the Chilean Antarctic stations and conduct polar research from 2024 on. Image: ASMAR Shipyard The construction of icebreakers is mostly left...
Polar species like the polar cod could literally run out of air if we fail to drastically reduce emissions. Photo: Shawn Harper/University of Alaska, Fairbanks/NOAA In 2021, the ocean was warmer than at any time since human records had started. For marine life, this...
For the radar measurements, larger aircraft capable of covering greater distances must be used in addition to Twin Otter and Basler aircraft. Photo: Kenichi Matsuoka The Antarctic Ice Sheet, which is kilometers thick in places, covers the White Continent almost...
The waters around South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are protected from exploitation by the Marine Protected Area. In particularly sensitive and species-rich areas, all fishing is prohibited, while in others it is strictly controlled. In addition, mineral...
