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Our planet is undergoing human-induced transformation. How do we navigate the challenges to protect ecosystems?
Biodiversity makes Earth habitable and a wonderful place to live. But human activities...
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The Southern Ocean has the cleanest air on Earth. We have just discovered why
The Southern Ocean is renowned for having the cleanest air on Earth. But the precise...
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New polyna patterns highlight risk to Antarctic ecosystems
New research suggests an increase in pockets of open water in Antarctica’s sea...
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Antarctic science loses one of its greatest innovators
Last week, Professor S. Craig Cary passed away unexpectedly. With his passing, Antarctic...
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Three record summers: A critical transition for Antarctic sea ice
The layer of frozen ocean that surrounds Antarctica plays a crucial role in regulating...
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In search of life on nunataks
This summer, a team of four SAEF scientists travelled into the vast wilderness of...
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Octopus DNA predicts future West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapse
Scientists have used octopus DNA to discover that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS)...
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New mapping technology promises enhanced Antarctic biodiversity protection
SAEF scientists have developed new mapping technology to enhance the monitoring and...
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Arctic vs Antarctic lake microbes: New research reveals unique evolutionary tales
The first large-scale DNA study of microorganisms in Arctic, sub-Antarctic and Antarctic...
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Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future’s 2023-2024 field season begins
SAEF’s Antarctic field season has started with around 20 scientists and professional...
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Insights for Antarctica from the IPBES Invasive Alien Species Report
The first global Invasive Alien Species Report has been released by IPBES. What does...
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A new method to measure the health of Antarctic moss
Like most plants, moss relies on water to survive. However, in Antarctica, where...
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