Environment

Monday, August 29th 2022 - 09:57 UTC
UN fails to approve the High Seas Treaty to protect oceans and marine life

Negotiations on a High Seas Treaty to protect marine life, at the United Nations in New York were suspended on Saturday after diplomats failed to reach an agreement at the end of the fifth round of talks.
Wednesday, August 24th 2022 - 10:07 UTC
Two thirds of Europe threatened by the worst drought in “at least 500 years”, EC climate report

The European Commission Joint Research Center has reported that two thirds of the European continent is threatened by drought, the worst “for at least 500 years”. European Commission spokesperson Johannes Bahrke said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, August 23rd 2022 - 09:54 UTC
Scientists unlock mysteries of shark and ray species, in an effort to protect their future

Scientists have unlocked the mysteries of how shark and ray species move up and down the ocean water column, in efforts to better understand them and protect their future. A new study published this month provides the first ever global analysis of how the elasmobranch community (sharks, skates and rays) use the vertical dimension of the ocean.
Tuesday, August 23rd 2022 - 09:54 UTC
RRS Attenborough calls at Belfast to pick up a new crew before further scientific research

After a long season in Antarctica, Falkland Islands' flagged exploration ship RRS Sir David Attenborough has docked in Belfast for the first time, to pick up new crew members ahead of carrying out further scientific studies around the UK coastline. The state of the art vessel is owned by the Natural Environment Research Council and operated by the British Antarctic Survey.
Friday, August 19th 2022 - 10:12 UTC
Requirements for visiting Antarctica, according to the Foreign Office

This guide sets out who has to apply for a permit, how to apply and explains the other rules covering travel to Antarctica. The Antarctic Treaty signed in Washington on 1 December 1959 preserves the Antarctic continent for peaceful and scientific use.
Friday, August 19th 2022 - 09:41 UTC
Antarctic Heritage has selected three young explorers for the Geographic South Pole ski expedition in November

The Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Inspiring Explorers Expedition to attempt to ski to the Geographic South Pole, has selected three candidates for the coming November challenge, which coincides with the 150th anniversary since the birth of legendary polar explorer Roald Amundsen, the first to reach the South Pole in 1911.
Thursday, August 18th 2022 - 08:33 UTC
South Georgia charters “Vinson of Antarctica” to support Albatross Survey

Following a thorough tendering process, the Government of South Georgia has announced that the vessel Vinson of Antarctica has been selected to support a wandering albatross survey planned for 2024.
Thursday, August 18th 2022 - 08:13 UTC
Hundreds of Magellan penguins washed ashore by a cyclone in southern Brazil

Hundreds of dead Magellan penguins have been gathered at beaches along the coast of Santa Catarina state, southern Brazil, apparently surprised by a subtropical cyclone when their annual migration from the south of the continent, Chile, Argentina, and the Falkland Islands towards warmer waters with more food.
Saturday, August 13th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Arctic flights to shed light on sea ice and storm links

Scientists are flying research aircraft through the heart of Arctic storms this summer to better understand how weather systems are affecting polar sea ice. Arctic cyclones are the main type of hazardous weather that affect the polar environment during summer. They can impact sea ice movement and trigger rapid ice loss, effects that themselves influence the development of cyclones.
Saturday, August 13th 2022 - 09:43 UTC
Falklands first look at over 30 years of seabird monitoring results

The Falkland Islands are frequently associated with globally significant seabird populations. Indeed, the inshore waters of the Islands have not long been designated as a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) for this very reason. Understandably stated as a reason for national pride, tourism, conservation and research benefits,