Microalgae are capable of conquering peaks and poles by adapting to living conditions in the interstices of snow. Image: Jean-Gabriel Valay / Jardin du Lautaret / UGA / CNRS The cellular structures of the algae that turns slush red in spring in the mountains and...
Since 1996, NOAA has operated a field station on Livingston Island to study Antarctic fauna and the impact of fisheries on the Antarctic environment. Now, new, more environmentally friendly buildings are being constructed here. Right next door, Chile also operates a...
For those traveling to Punta Arenas by ship, the Centro Antártico Internacional will appear like an iceberg with its iconic architecture. It will house a center for world-class Antarctic research, a logistical platform, and an interactive museum. Image: Equipo Primer...
The fluke of a diving sperm whale just before it disappears into the depths of the sea. Up to 2’000 meters deep and for about 45 minutes these colossi stay under water while hunting for their favorite food, squids. In the background the snow covered mountains of...