18 May 2026
Antarctic DNA offers vital clues to pinpointing rising sea levels
Researchers say accurately predicting Antarctica’s impact on global sea levels is an urgent priority that can be achieved by analysing the DNA of tiny land animals, pinpointing the continent’s icy…19 Mar 2026
The World’s Loneliest Cabbage
On remote sub-Antarctic islands in the Southern Indian Ocean grows one of the world’s most isolated plants – the Kerguelen cabbage (Pringlea antiscorbutica). Adapting to extremes The Kerguelen cabbage, an…6 Mar 2026
2025 French-Australian Research Grant recipients announced
Professor David Renault, Director of the French Polar Institute, and Dr Samuel Beale, Research Fellow at Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF) based at Monash University, have been awarded the third…4 Feb 2026
What will Antarctica look like in 100 years? Five possible future for life on the ice.
Imagine an Antarctica covered in shrubs and grasses, or, scattered with the skeletons of birds, seals and dead moss banks. Imagine it covered with lakes and rivers, or perhaps even…20 Jan 2026
Scientists foretell the future of Antarctic life
A team of scientists has overcome a major challenge in predicting how Antarctic life will fare under future climate scenarios. By turning to ecological theory to bridge long-standing data gaps,…2 Dec 2025
Temperatures in a patch of Antarctic moss can vary as much as an entire mountain range
Krystal Randall If you were to wander along the parts of Antarctica that are ice-free, you might be surprised to see something soft and luxurious growing right at your feet:…18 Jun 2025
As Antarctic sea ice vanishes, algae threaten to outcompete seafloor life
New modelling suggests that the balance between algae and invertebrates is shifting, with the potential to alter these ecosystems in profound and irreversible ways.10 Jun 2025
A new model for more targeted conservation in a changing climate
An innovative new method developed by a SAEF-led research team aims to help conservationists identify more targeted and effective ways to protect wildlife and ecosystems. With climate change forcing more…20 May 2025
New modelling predicts risks to Antarctic marine ecosystems from invaders
A new study has shed light on which non-native species pose the greatest risk to Antarctic marine ecosystems.19 May 2025
Glaciers are melting faster than ever. The impact could be devastating
New analysis reveals glacier retreat will lead to loss of biodiversity as vital habitats for specialist species disappear.30 Apr 2025
It’s not (only) a numbers game: where species live matters
All species differ in terms of their commonness. Some are rarely seen; others are everywhere you look. But as it turns out, those that fall somewhere “in-between” have the greatest…
Tag: biodiversity
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