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New methane seeps are being identified in Antarctica’s coastal waters at a growing rate. A recent study led by Dr Sarah Seabrook, published in the high-impact journal Nature Communications, investigates how these seeps are formin… Read More

Take a look ahead at what's in store for the 2025/26 science season, read about the science events happening in October, and learn about how you can get involved in the season opening!! Read the September update. Read More

When you think of Antarctica, you’re likely not thinking of waste. But despite Antarctica’s remoteness, plastic pollution ends up in the Antarctic environment from both long and short range sources. Ocean and atmospheric currents… Read More

The New Zealand Antarctic Society has completed an exciting outreach journey across the South Island, taking the 2025 Antarctic Film Festival to more than 1,000 people at 22 venues, from small community halls to larger theatres. … Read More

Learn about ancient permafrost microbes, Antarctic Science Platforms case studies for 2024/25 season, how krill stop their bodies from freezing, and glimpse the first sunrise of the year in the August Science Update! Read More

Crew on a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules have carried out a challenging mid-winter medical evacuation from McMurdo Station in Antarctica. Read More