To experience Antarctica in its powerful but fragile beauty, ships and inflatable boats are essential. However, the fuel consumption of the means of transport is often used as an argument against tourism and reliable figures on this were not available until now. This...
Mount Erebus on Ross Island in Antarctica is the southernmost active volcano on Earth and maintains a lava lake that has been constantly fed from below for decades. Photo: Michael Wenger Mount Erebus in Antarctica is the southernmost active volcano in the world, and a...
Oil production areas are located east and north of the Falkland Islands. The newest and as yet undeveloped area, the Sea Lion Oil Field is said to be capable of producing up to 530 million barrels of crude oil. License holder Rockhopper Exploration has now found a new...
Lanternfish like this ice lanternfish are small deep-sea dwelling fish that can produce light themselves. With about 250 known species worldwide, they are one of the most diverse groups and are the main food source for many polar species. Image: iNaturalist App For...
The BBC is showing the six-part series “Frozen Planet II” on its channels One and Two, taking viewers to the Arctic, Antarctica and high mountain worlds. Even more than in the first part, scientific aspects are also represented this time. Video: Youtube...