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Scientists use drones and images from space to count elephant seals

A team of researchers are using drones and satellite images from space to count southern elephant seals on the sub-Antarctic Island of South Georgia. Using remotely piloted aerial systems (RPAS) …

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Iceworld Podcast

Out now, ‘Evolving in the cold, with Professor Melody Clark and Dr Simon Morley’ – a tour of the Antarctic sea floor with two long-standing BAS scientists who are working …

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Protecting our planet day 2024

Have you got your ticket to Antarctica? This is a unique chance for you to have your name sent to Antarctica in a time capsule and follow the voyage to …

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New construction season drives Antarctic modernisation forward

A new season of construction is underway in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). Specialist teams are arriving at Rothera, the UK’s largest research station and gateway for international …

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A new Antarctic season begins for 2024/25

The Antarctic field season is now underway, marked by the arrival of the first aircraft at Rothera Research Station. And with a new season brings a new roster of innovative …

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Get your Ticket to Antarctica! Your name will go on a journey to the frozen wilderness

*It’s not too late to sign up to Ticket to Antarctica. Your name can join RRS Sir David Attenborough in the Falkland Islands* Do you dream of visiting Antarctica? Well, …

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Beyond the Ice

Beyond the ice: commentary and insights from our polar experts

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RRS Sir David Attenborough webcam

RRS Sir David Attenborough webcam

RRS Sir David Attenborough
UK Arctic Research Station webcam

Ny-Ålesund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard archipelago

UK Arctic Research Station

Ny-Ålesund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard archipelago
King Edward Point Research Station webcam

King Edward Point, Cumberland East Bay, South Georgia

King Edward Point Research Station

King Edward Point, Cumberland East Bay, South Georgia
Bird Island Research Station webcam

Bird Island, South Georgia

Bird Island Research Station

Bird Island, South Georgia
Rothera Research Station webcam

Rothera Point, Adelaide Island

Rothera Research Station

Rothera Point, Adelaide Island
Halley VI Research Station webcam

Halley VI, Brunt Ice Shelf, Caird Coast

Halley VI Research Station

Halley VI, Brunt Ice Shelf, Caird Coast

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UK Arctic Research Station, Ny-Ålesund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard archipelago

King Edward Point Research Station, King Edward Point, Cumberland East Bay, South Georgia

Bird Island Research Station, Bird Island, South Georgia

Rothera Research Station, Rothera Point, Adelaide Island

Halley VI Research Station, Halley VI, Brunt Ice Shelf, Caird Coast