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28 October 2025

Earth Sciences New Zealand | Antarctic methane discoveries highlighted

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

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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

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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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1 July 2025

A new chapter for the Antarctic Science Platform

As the Antarctic Science Platform gears up for another seven years' research, outgoing Director Prof Nancy Bertler reflects on achievements of the 'virtual research institution' that brought more than 100 researchers together to … Read More

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12 June 2025

Update on Catalyst Strategic New Zealand – United States Joint Antarctic Research Programme

As previously notified, we have now held workshops to introduce the Catalyst Strategic New Zealand – United Stated Joint Antarctic Research Programme. The first workshop took place on 30 May and was an in-person event at the Anta… Read More

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13 May 2025

Workshop to discuss new NZ-US science funding

Antarctic researchers are invited to attend an in-person workshop on 30 May in Christchurch to learn about the new Strategic Catalyst funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Up to five million do… Read More

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