Glacial calvings and collapses of entire ice walls are common in Antarctica and in polar regions in general. The resulting underwater tunamis are likely to have correspondingly more important roles than previously thought. Image: Dr Michael Wenger On the one hand,...
Whether through more open or dense pack ice, and whether with an icebreaker or an ice-strengthened ship, voyages through pack ice are always fascinating for observers and exhausting for those who must find a way through the maze. Video: Michael Wenger Since time...
As part of an Antarctic infrastructure modernization campaign, the UK’s main base in Antarctica, Rothera Station, is undergoing a complete facelift. Responsible for this is the well-known architectural firm of Hugh Broughton. Bild: British Antarctic Survey A...
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 Pine Island Glacier and the ice shelf in front of it have been under scientific study for years. If the ice shelf disappears, the ice masses behind it will flow unchecked into the Southern Ocean. This is likely to raise sea levels by up to half a meter. Photo:...