Antarctica

Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:51 UTC
BAS autonomous drone, Windracers ULTRA, to survey Antarctica at lower cost and lower carbon footprint

A team have arrived at Rothera Research Station, ready to start testing the new Windracers ULTRA autonomous drone in Antarctica. If successful, the new drone platform could represent a major addition to British Antarctic Survey’s scientific capability on the frozen continent – offering the potential to do more science at a lower cost, with a lower carbon footprint than traditional crewed aviation.
Tuesday, January 30th 2024 - 10:43 UTC
UK Commons committee has an “air tour” of South Georgia island and advancing icebergs

The House of Commons Environmental Audit Sub-Committee on Polar Research, EAC, visiting the Falkland Islands on their way to Antarctica in December enjoyed an ”air tour'' of South Georgia island.
Monday, January 29th 2024 - 10:43 UTC
Ice Patrol HMS Protector is helping to study the impact of tourism on Antarctica

The Royal Navy Ice Patrol HMS Protector took scientists on an Antarctic research cruise to analyze the increasing impact of tourism and climate change on the frozen continent, a challenge which has been underlined by IAATO, the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators. IAATO has pointed out that during the 2022/23 season more than 104,000 visitors traveled to Antarctica.
Thursday, January 25th 2024 - 15:03 UTC
Scientists on board RRS Sir David Attenborough set to unlock Southern Ocean’s carbon secrets

A team of scientists are embarking on an ambitious 30-day scientific expedition on board Falkland Islands flagged RRS Sir David Attenborough to investigate how carbon dioxide moves and transforms in the Southern Ocean. The ship heads to the Weddell Sea to begin the PICCOLO cruise this week, from Punta Arenas, Chile.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2024 - 11:05 UTC
BAS scientists carry out aerial survey of sub-Antarctic largest penguin colony

Researchers from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have carried out aerial surveys of the remote volcanic Zavodovski Island in the sub-Antarctic to count the largest penguin colony in the world.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2024 - 10:53 UTC
Power restored at Uruguay's Artigas Base in Antarctica

Uruguay's National Administration of Power Plants and Electrical Transmissions (UTE) has restored power supply at the South American country's Artigas Scientific Base in Antarctica, it was reported Monday in Montevideo. The service had been interrupted between Thursday at 2.28 pm and late Sunday.
Thursday, January 18th 2024 - 10:15 UTC
HMS Forth helps to understand extent of avian flu in South Georgia

Crew of Royal Navy Falklands patrol ship HMS Forth helped scientists understand the global impact of bird flu as the ship resumed South Atlantic duties after nearly a year away. The ship transported an expert to the island chain of South Georgia to see if the disease had reached the sub-Antarctic for the first time.
Wednesday, January 17th 2024 - 11:55 UTC
Argentina reports illex squid is back, and announces new monitoring approach along EEZ mile 201

Squid is back, and with good prospects for the catch season, according to reports from Argentina that also announced the launching of an aggressive vigilant and monitoring campaign between the Navy and Coast Guard to check on the estimated 350 Asian jiggers next to the 201 plus mile don't slip into the Argentine EEZ to “steal our sea resources”
Wednesday, January 17th 2024 - 10:16 UTC
Uruguay's ROU 4 General Artigas sets sail on Antarctic campaign

The Uruguayan Navy's logistic ship ROU 4 General Artigas set sail this week from Montevideo to bring supplies to the South American country's Antarctica deployments as per this summer's campaign.
Thursday, January 11th 2024 - 17:13 UTC
BAS staff awarded Polar Medal in 2024 New Year's Honors List

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have been awarded a Polar Medal in the 2024 New Year’s Honors List for their contributions to improving our understanding of Antarctica and enduring harsh Antarctic conditions.