Antarctica

• Tuesday, January 27th 2015 - 07:21 UTC

  Largest glacier in East Antarctica melting fast because of warm ocean water

  

  The largest glacier in East Antarctica, containing ice equivalent to a six-meter rise in global sea levels, is melting due to warm ocean water, Australian scientists said on Monday.

• Monday, January 26th 2015 - 21:39 UTC

  State of the art polar vessel for BAS to be delivered in 2019

  

  A new polar research vessel is currently being designed for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). The new vessel will be an ice-capable, multi-role polar research and logistics ship which will be used to conduct science and to resupply the BAS stations such as the two in South Georgia, according to the latest South Georgia Newsletter.

• Saturday, January 17th 2015 - 08:36 UTC

  Falklands resident and South Georgia Marine Officer awarded Polar Medals

  

  Environmentalist, renowned sailor and Falklands resident Sally Poncet has joined an elite group of only eight women to have been awarded the prestigious Polar Medal this year. South Georgia Marine Officer Patrick Lurcock has also received the honor.

• Wednesday, January 7th 2015 - 04:29 UTC

  IAATO Environmental Manager is former BAS official and 2013 Queen's Polar Medal

  

  The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) announced the appointment of Tudor Morgan to the full-time position of Environmental Manager. Tudor’s overall role is to support safe and environmentally responsible tourism to Antarctica, with a particular focus on field operations.

• Wednesday, January 7th 2015 - 04:20 UTC

  Colombia launches first Antarctic research expedition with Chilean training

  

  Colombia's first Antarctica expedition is expected to call in Punta Arenas on Wednesday before crossing to the peninsula to begin a three-month scientific hydrographic and climate research with twenty researchers on board committed to ten projects.

• Monday, December 22nd 2014 - 22:28 UTC

  Travellers advised to check before flying a drone in Antarctica

  

  IAATO warns security measures essential for this relatively new activity. Tour operators may have to ban the use of unmanned vehicles out of environmental concerns

• Tuesday, December 9th 2014 - 07:18 UTC

  Chile plans to build a new icebreaker and has earmarked an initial 150 million

  

  Chile is planning a strong expansion of its Antarctic and maritime support vessels as well as a major repair yard, according to a recent pledge by President Michelle Bachelet during the opening of the Exponaval and Trans-Port exhibitions in Valparaiso and Viña del Mar.

• Thursday, November 27th 2014 - 06:50 UTC

  Antarctica sea ice thicker than anticipated reveals an autonomous sub

  

  A novel autonomous sub has acquired the first detailed, high-resolution 3D maps of Antarctic sea ice. Released from a ship, the vehicle crisscrossed the underside of the floes, using upward-looking sonar to measure their shape.

• Tuesday, November 25th 2014 - 06:57 UTC

  Busy October in South Georgia: 21 harbor calls and 400 paying cruise visitors

  

  October was a busy month for shipping activities in South Georgia with 21 harbor visits to Cumberland Bay and nearly 400 paying passengers visiting, according to the latest edition (October) of the South Georgia News and Events release.

• Wednesday, November 19th 2014 - 07:51 UTC

  Greenpeace condemns Japan’s rush to resume Antarctic whaling

  

  Greenpeace on Tuesday condemned the Government of Japan's rush to resume Antarctic whaling and called on them to abide by world opinion and the clearly expressed desires of the International Whaling Commission (IWC).