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How the coldest place on Earth became one of the world’s hottest vacation spots
It was a bright, sunny afternoon during the recent summer season in Antarctica when the Seabourn Pursuit cruise ship rammed into a sheet of sea ice in Hanusse Bay. The ship plowed forward ...
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Critical Antarctica glacier appears to be smoking in rare view from space
A vital glacier in western Antarctica appears to be smoking in a rare view captured by a NASA satellite earlier this month. The so-called “sea smoke,” isn’t actually smoke, it’s fog ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation13d
Russia and China block every proposal at Antarctic marine life conservation conference in Hobart
Australia has described the outcome of a meeting between members of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources as a "backwards step". Attendees said Russia and ...
Global Times8d
China's 41st Antarctic mission sets sail, welcoming first HKSAR scientists
Xuelong 2, one of the ships from China's 41st Antarctic expedition team, departs on a nearly seven-month mission to Antarctica on November 1, 2024 in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province.
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Antarctic krill genes could reveal how they’re responding to climate change
Even the world’s most successful wild animal isn’t safe from climate change. As Antarctic krill face unprecedented challenges in the Southern Ocean, a new project has been launched to better ...
USA Today10d
NASA satellite captures rare sight of 'sea smoke' at Antarctica's Pine Island glacier
A satellite orbiting hundreds of miles above Earth recently captured rare images of an atmospheric phenomenon that makes Antarctica glaciers appear to be smoking. The wisps of "sea smoke" blowing ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation6d
Queensland adventurer James McAlloon to attempt world-first Antarctic expedition
In December, he will embark on a world-first expedition in Antarctica: an arduous sea-to-summit journey encompassing 600km of cross-country skiing, and a climb of almost 5,000m to the top of the ...
Sports Illustrated6d
Queensland Man Planning to Attempt a Massive Expedition in Antarctica
James McAlloon, a Queensland resident, has been training for his upcoming Antarctica journey. In December, he will be attempting to become the first person to complete a six week sea-to-summit ...
Daily Mail9d
Revealed: 2024 ozone hole over the Antarctic is declared the 7th-smallest since 1992 as NASA predict the date when the layer could close
New data gathered by NASA shows that the ozone hole over the Antarctic this year was the seventh smallest since 1992. NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA ...
Daily Mail4d
Emperor penguin surprises surfers in Australia after travelling 2,100 MILES from its home in Antarctica - the longest journey ever recorded for the species
He just looked absolutely flawless.' Experts believe the emperor penguin travelled to Australia from its home in Antarctica, which is a staggering 2,134 miles away. This marks the longest journey ...
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Recent whale deaths highlight risks from Antarctica's booming krill fishery
MIAMI (AP) — Two humpback whales were found dead and another seriously injured this year in huge nets used to collect krill for fishmeal and omega-3 pills near Antarctica, The Associated Press ...
The New Zealand Herald10d
Christchurch wildlife park Willowbank buys International Antarctic Centre
Willowbank wildlife park directors Mark and Kirsty Willis have purchased the International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch. Christchurch is one of five cities in the world known as a “gateway ...