Argentinian scientists found two dead skuas near the “Primavera” station on the Antarctic Peninsula. At the Spanish research station on Deception Island, it was confirmed that they were carriers of the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus. Photo: Michael Wenger...
This year there are again several Antarctic fellowships for young scientists from a wide range of disciplines. Photo: Julia Hager/AWI Early-career scientists and young researchers can now apply again for Antarctic fellowships. In addition to IAATO, which has been...
The three organizations that announced their financial support are the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators IAATO, the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs COMNAP, and the Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research SCAR. All three...
Antarctica is considered the epitome of untouched nature and wilderness. But climate change and human activity of all kinds have increased to such an extent that researchers have growing concerns about its protection. That is why a new integrated research programme is...