Tag: Antarctica

Saturday, September 8th 2018 - 09:01 UTC
Giant iceberg “A68” takes off from Antarctica mainland to the Southern Ocean

A large iceberg in Antarctica has calved off the Larsen C ice shelf as of July last year and budged only a little from the coast until recently. In the past two months, the iceberg, known as 'A68', has taken a drastic 90 degree swing away from the Antarctic mainland and into the Southern Ocean.
Wednesday, July 11th 2018 - 06:55 UTC
Britain's new polar research ship scheduled to hit the water next Saturday

The assembled hull of Britain's new polar research vessel, RRS Sir David Attenborough is now standing on the slipway of the Cammell Laird yard in Birkenhead, awaiting launch day. Weather and tide permitting, she should slide into the River Mersey on Saturday, July 14th.
Thursday, May 17th 2018 - 08:31 UTC
Someone is cheating with ozone warn scientists: rate of decline has fallen drastically

The decline in the atmosphere of an ozone-depleting chemical banned by the Montreal Protocol has recently slowed by half, suggesting a serious violation of the 196-nation treaty, researchers revealed Wednesday.
Tuesday, May 1st 2018 - 10:20 UTC
IAATO reports Antarctica visitors increased 17% in the 2017/18 season over previous year

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) reported its visitor numbers for the 2017-2018 Antarctic season at the start of its annual meeting in Newport, Rhode Island, USA. IAATO has been monitoring, analyzing and reporting trends since 1991 as part of its commitment to ‘leave only footprints’ through the effective self-management of its activities.
Tuesday, May 1st 2018 - 10:05 UTC
Argentina creates an Antarctica Joint Command, under Defense guidance

Argentina has created the Antarctica Joint Command, which will operate under the orbit of the Ministry of Defense and be responsible for conducting operations in Antarctica, and areas of interest, in a continuous and permanent way.
Friday, February 23rd 2018 - 11:20 UTC
BAS team leaves Falklands to explore Antarctica marine ecosystem hidden for 120.000 years

A team of international scientists led by the British Antarctic Survey set off on Wednesday to explore a mysterious marine ecosystem that has lain hidden under an ice shelf for up to 120,000 years.
Wednesday, January 31st 2018 - 16:04 UTC
Falklands ecosystem documented in National Geographic February

The National Geographic February 2018 will document the Falkland Islands' diverse ecosystem by wildlife photographer Paul Nicklen. The piece points out that for every permanent resident in the Falklands there are 167 sheep, but also the Islands have 65 species of birds, along marine mammals in the surrounding ecosystem.
Wednesday, December 27th 2017 - 09:29 UTC
Antarctica cruise revolution: hybrid electric LNG powered icebreaker

French luxury shipping line Ponant announced a world first with a hybrid electric-LNG powered icebreaker. The luxury vessel promises to deliver around 300 passengers to places never before visited by cruise passengers in ultra-luxury – and with the least damage to the environment.
Wednesday, October 25th 2017 - 08:57 UTC
Australia and France fresh push for East Antarctica MPA in CCAMLR meeting

Australia and France have kicked off a fresh push this week to create a vast marine sanctuary in pristine East Antarctica, hoping to build on the success of landmark deal secured last year at a key annual conservation summit.
Thursday, June 1st 2017 - 20:57 UTC
Antarctica largest iceberg ever, ready to break off from the Larsen C ice shelf

The long-growing crack in the Larsen C ice shelf, one of Antarctica’s largest floating platforms of ice, appears to be reaching its inevitable end. Scientists with Project MIDAS, working out of Swansea University and Aberystwyth University in Wales and studying the shelf by satellites and through other techniques, have released a new update showing that the crack grew a stunning 11 miles in the space of just one week between May 25 and May 31.