The US station McMurdo on the coast of the Ross Sea is the largest Antarctic station. About 1,300 people live and work here in summer and about 250 – 300 in winter. Thanks to the Phoenix Airfield and a pier, McMurdo is also a logistical hub for many national...
A proposal for a protected zone around a newly discovered icefish breeding area in the Weddell Sea was rejected, as were the other new MPA around Antarctica. Image: AWI OFBS Team PS124 The protection and sustainable use of Antarctica is actually a commitment of all...
Leopard seals are the top Antarctic predators and can use their jaws to sift krill from the water as well as eat whole penguins and seals. Thanks to this plasticity in food, they survive even the harshest conditions in Antarctica. Image: Dr Michael Wenger Leopard...
The Australian station Casey always provides spectacular images of weather and sky phenomena. In the winter, between 20 and 30 people live here, including STEVE’s photographer, Barry Becker. Image: Australian Antarctic Division Those who travel to the polar...
Macquarie Island, which covers about 128 square kilometers, is located halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica. While the island is not glaciated, it is considered the equivalent of South Georgia in terms of wildlife. For millions of penguins cavort on the beaches and...
