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An increase in pockets of open water in Antarctica’s sea ice (polynyas) may mean coastal plants and animals could one day establish on the continent, University of Otago-led research suggests. Read More

We lost a very special Antarctican last week. Antarctica New Zealand was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Professor Craig Cary, whose adventurous research stretched from deep-seafloor geothermal vents to the craters … Read More

Scientists returning from a voyage into Antarctic waters say they found worrying evidence about how much ice has melted and how quickly. The ice-breaking ship the RV (Research Vessel) Laura Bassi returned to New Zealand waters on… Read More

Scott Base sees wildlife, the summer season wraps up and the RV Laura Bassi returns to Lyttelton. Read it in the February Science Update. Read More

Antarctica New Zealand could not reach agreement on commercial terms with Leighs Construction for the Scott Base Redevelopment, so is undertaking an options analysis to progress the project within the available budget. These opti… Read More

The Beehive - Foreign Minister Winston Peters has appointed Leon Grice and Heather Simpson to serve on the Antarctica New Zealand board. Read More