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5 Apr 2024
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 reasons why have remained a mystery, until now. -
5 Mar 2024
New polyna patterns highlight risk to Antarctic ecosystems
The research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, sought to understand whether polynyas in the sea ice might allow non-native species to settle in the future. Sea… -
4 Mar 2024
Antarctic science loses one of its greatest innovators
Last week, Professor S. Craig Cary passed away unexpectedly. With his passing, Antarctic science has lost one of its greatest innovators. Science, that wonderful system of conjecture and refutation, depends… -
1 Mar 2024
Three record summers: A critical transition for Antarctic sea ice
The layer of frozen ocean that surrounds Antarctica plays a crucial role in regulating global climate, sea level and Southern Ocean ecosystems. For the third summer in a row, sea… -
18 Dec 2023
New mapping technology promises enhanced Antarctic biodiversity protection
SAEF scientists have developed new mapping technology to enhance the monitoring and conservation of Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPA). The research combines the use of drones, photography, sensors, and machine… -
24 Nov 2023
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 lakes has revealed their distinct evolutionary histories, dispelling long held beliefs that these microorganisms are the same all… -
15 Nov 2023
Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future’s 2023-2024 field season begins
SAEF’s Antarctic field season has started with around 20 scientists and professional staff scheduled to make journeys south. They will take part in a series of fieldwork expeditions and leadership… -
13 Nov 2023
Insights for Antarctica from the IPBES Invasive Alien Species Report
The first global Invasive Alien Species Report has been released by IPBES. What does it have to say about invasive species in Antarctica? -
8 Nov 2023
A new method to measure the health of Antarctic moss
Like most plants, moss relies on water to survive. However, in Antarctica, where water is mostly locked up in ice the moss have had to adapt. For them, meltwater over… -
7 Nov 2023
Four SAEF Women Set Sail for Antarctica with Homeward Bound
On 12 November, four SAEF women will set sail for Antarctica as participants in Homeward Bound, a global leadership initiative that aims to create influential leaders for a more sustainable… -
6 Nov 2023
SAEF joins National Computational Infrastructure Flagship Scheme
Antarctic researchers will have access to cutting-edge computing infrastructure, as part of a new partnership between the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) and the Australian Research Special Research Initiative Securing Antarctica’s…
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