Groundfish survey reveals key insights into South Georgia’s marine life
The waters surrounding South Georgia, nestled beneath glaciated mountains, are among the most biologically rich in the Southern Ocean. In February, a team of scientists from the British Antarctic Survey …
Read more on Groundfish survey reveals key insights into South Georgia’s marine lifeThriving ecosystem discovered following iceberg calving
ANTARCTICA: Scientists have discovered vibrant communities of ancient sponges and corals on the newly exposed seafloor following the calving of the giant A-84 iceberg. This offers new insights into how …
Read more on Thriving ecosystem discovered following iceberg calvingThree stories, one purpose: supporting neurodiversity at British Antarctic Survey
This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Claudette Lopez, Natalia Ford and Lou Robinson share their experiences as neurodiverse people working in a supportive, positive environment. “Making our spaces inclusive, and introducing things …
Read more on Three stories, one purpose: supporting neurodiversity at British Antarctic Survey14 March 2025: Postcard from Rothera Research Station
Here’s our sixth postcard from Rothera Research Station – Discovery Building progress! Power generation milestone Our Combined Heat and Power (CHP) generators are now operating 24/7 at Rothera Research Station, …
Read more on 14 March 2025: Postcard from Rothera Research StationJoin us for an ‘Antarctic Adventure’ – A family talk by a polar scientist at Cambridge Festival 2025
Come along to ‘Antarctic Adventure – Explore the Frozen Frontier’ – a talk aimed at anyone over 7 years old by British Antarctic Survey polar scientist Kate Hendry and marine …
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