Securing Antarctica News Today

When Tasmanian astronomer Louis Bernacchi set foot on Antarctica in 1898, he declared, "Antarctic exploration is of capital importance to science." While his statement remains as true as ever, scientific exploration has faced unique geostrategic and environmental threats in the intervening years.

Known as one of the most barren places on the planet, Antarctica may soon become a hospitable host for coastal plants and animals. New University...

The threat of invasive species is only one of the mounting pressures facing Antarctic wildlife, including warming waters, melting sea ice, ocean acidification and pollution. But broad conservation actions, like increasing marine protected areas, could help on all fronts.

Lead author Dr Ariaan Purich from Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future at Monash University said the current record low sea ice in winter has alarmed the Antarctic science community and sparked a race to understand why.“Our study suggests that

Study conducted by Australian scientists describes a ‘breakdown’ in link between sea ice and atmosphere as coverage reaches record lows

While Australians battle cost of living pressures and cut back on spending, the Albanese government seems intent on doing the opposite by throwing more money at climate change. 

It's nine years since cats, rats, and rabbits were officially declared eradicated from sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island, but scientists fear a new threat is challenging its fragile ecosystem.

Antarctic deep ocean currents have slowed in the past three decades, which scientists say will reduce oxygen levels...

Antarctic deep ocean currents have slowed in the past three decades, which scientists say will reduce oxygen levels...

Antarctic deep ocean currents have slowed in the past three decades, which scientists say will reduce oxygen levels...