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2 October 2025

Science Update - September 2025

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

Broom and detached fragile label at West Beach camp container hut Cape Evans Photo Deborah Diaz
30 September 2025

A new destiny for Scott Base plastics – environmental policy in action

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

Otago Girls High School Student Antartic film
30 September 2025

Antarctic Film Festival 2025

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

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31 August 2025

Science Update - August 2025

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

MEDEVAC Aug 2025 Credit Al Denovan Antarctica New Zealand
6 August 2025

NZDF l Mid-winter medical evacuation

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

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31 July 2025

Science Update - July 2025

Meet our Ocean detectives, learn about winter sea ice monitoring, and Scott Base welcomes Nacreous clouds! Click here to read the July update. Read More

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