East Antarctica

the lush Antarctic seafloor

Mapping the colorful and diverse creatures of the Antarctic seas

Hidden under the cover of sea-ice for most of the year, and living in cold water near the seafloor, are thousands of unique species. Research has generated new techniques to map where these species live, and predict how this might change in the future.

Scientists say the retreat of west Antarctica’s ice sheet is unstoppable

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Chris Fogwill looks out on the frozen Antarctic. His expedition is retracing the steps of Douglas Mawson a century ago.

This Antarctic expedition is chilling while it waits for rescue boats to free ship from pack ice

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