Antarctica

Saturday, November 27th 2021 - 11:39 UTC
Luxurious cruise yacht for 12 pax calls at Punta Arenas and heads for Antarctica

A Russian flagged luxury yacht arrived in Punta Arenas, extreme south of Chile, and is heading for Antarctica, after having called at Ensenada, Mexico, and El Callao in Peru.
Thursday, November 25th 2021 - 09:52 UTC
Research done in Falklands shows albatrosses are “divorcing” because of climate change

A recent Royal Society study shows climate change and rising oceans are pushing black-browed albatross breakup rates higher. Among the world's most devoted monogamous species, they are “divorcing” more frequently. For 15 years, researchers studied a wild population of 15,500 breeding couples in the Falkland Islands, and in effect, only 1 to 3% of couples would separate after picking a partner to pursue more romantic pastures.
Tuesday, November 23rd 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Antarctica’s fragile ecosystems as human activity grows and the world warms

By Dana M Bergstrom and Shavawn Donoghue – We tend to think Antarctica is isolated and far away – biologically speaking, this is true. But the continent is busier than you probably imagine, with many national programs and tourist operators crisscrossing the globe to get there.
Tuesday, November 23rd 2021 - 09:20 UTC
BAS team to study quick response to whales mass stranding with satellite technology

An international team of scientists led by the British Antarctic Survey have published research on using new technology to study mass stranding of whales from space and how the technology could be used to help protect populations.
Monday, November 22nd 2021 - 08:19 UTC
Captain “Polar Preet” begins the challenge to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic

British Army Captain Harpreet Chandi, has begun her attempt to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported. She is on her way to Union Glacier (to the ALE base) where her start point is a 30min flight away, Hercules Inlet.
Saturday, November 20th 2021 - 09:24 UTC
“Crystal Endeavor” with sanitary protocols tested, off to Antarctica

Polar class vessel Crystal Endeavor departed from Ushuaia, the southernmost tip of Argentina on her first-ever expedition voyage to Antarctica, after receiving the epidemiological clearance from local sanitary authorities on Wednesday.
Thursday, November 18th 2021 - 21:21 UTC
Ponant cruises operating Antarctic expeditions from Ushuaia

French cruise company Ponant, specializing in Antarctic expeditions has two of its vessels in the port of Ushuaia, extreme south of Argentina. L'Austral and Le Boreal twin vessels are 142 meters long with a capacity of 246 passengers and 140 crew.
Wednesday, November 17th 2021 - 09:25 UTC
RRS Sir Attenborough off to Antarctica; Falklands' call in three weeks and a half

Britain’s new polar research ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough, departed the UK this week for its maiden voyage to Antarctica. She left Harwich on Tuesday, with 66 crew and personnel on board, for a short stop at Portsmouth to take on fuel before departing the UK by 18 November.
Tuesday, November 9th 2021 - 09:11 UTC
South Georgia invites comments on its five-year framework for managing the territory

South Georgia’s government (GSGSSI) recently published ‘Protect, Sustain, Inspire’ (PSI), their five-year framework for managing the territory over the next few years. They are now developing a system of milestones and success criteria, by which their progress in implementing the aims of the framework can be gauged.
Tuesday, November 9th 2021 - 08:44 UTC
Antarctica cruise season 2021/22 launched in Ushuaia with National Geographic vessels

Argentine Minister of Tourism Matias Lammens and Tierra del Fuego governor Gustavo Melella officially opened the 2021/22 cruise season this Monday, in Ushuaia, with the arrival of “National Geographic Endurance”, which tomorrow leaves for Antarctica.