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The Conversation - New research from Kiwi scientists tests two theories about why the West Antarctica Ice Sheet melts. It matters because sea level could displace millions of people by the end of this century. Read More

New Zealand Defence Force - Royal New Zealand Navy Maritime Logistics Officer Sub Lieutenant Henry Cunningham shares his experience on deployment to the icy continent at the bottom of the planet. Read More

People around the world are mourning the loss of University of Waikato microbial biologist, Professor Craig Cary, who dedicated his life to research in some of the world’s toughest environments. Professor Cary passed away unexpec… Read More

Antarctica New Zealand field training specialists support the Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Training Centre on a five-day cold weather survival course on Mt Ruapehu. Read More

The New Zealand Defence Force’s tri-Service Operation Antarctica is one of New Zealand Defence Force's oldest missions, with personnel being involved since 1957. At the helm is Senior National Officer Major Lucy Wright, who works… Read More

The seal, nicknamed Walter, has never breathed air warmer than zero degrees. It’s clear he likes it. Antarctic oceanographer Natalie Robinson blogs for the European Geosciences Union. Read More