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ANOTHER ANTARCTIC-INSPIRED BLOG

03.02.2010

It seems that more and more people are keen to share their Antarctic science and experiences on-line. Dave Collett who works for Land Information New Zealand has written a blog for the past two seasons, and, along with many photos to see, it can be read here. His previous season's blog is here.

IPY POLAR SCIENCE CONFERENCE

29.01.2010

To celebrate and publish early results from the International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2008, a major polar science conference is to be held in Oslo, Norway from 8-12 June 2010. This will be the largest polar science meeting ever held, and more than 60 countries will participate in the conference, including at least 14 participants from New Zealand. For more information on New Zealand's involvement in the International Polar Year, go to Antarctica New Zealand's IPY website. Visit the IPY Polar Science Conference website here.

ON-LINE BLOGS, PODCASTS AND DIARIES

25.01.2010

Two more Antarctic blogs have come to our attention.

The first is written by Matthew Wood who recently launched a podcast and accompanying blog on Antarctic science. These have been produced in association with the Antarctic Research Centre at Victoria University and the Royal Society Science Media Centre. The podcasts are approximately 15-minute, interview-based summaries of interesting scientific research that are suitable for a layperson audience. To read the blog, visit Journeys to the Ice.

The second is Gateway Antarctica (University of Canterbury) student, Matthias Wagner's (hand)-written diary kept during his 2-week visit to the Ice as part of the Post-Graduate Course in Antarctic Studies, in late December 2009. You can read it here.

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Antarctica New Zealand is the Crown Entity responsible for developing, managing and executing New Zealand Government activities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, in particular the Ross Dependency. Antarctica New Zealand manages Scott Base, New Zealand’s Antarctic research station. It maintains New Zealand’s operational presence in the Ross Dependency for the benefit of present and future generations of New Zealanders. Key activities include supporting scientific research, conserving the intrinsic values of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean and raising public awareness (in part through arts, media and youth programmes) of the international significance of the continent.

Scott Base Webcam

This image is sent from a video camera situated at Scott Base. The camera is located in the Hillary Field Centre briefing room, looking towards the Pressure Ridges on the Ross Ice Shelf. Read More