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  Giant Iceberg A68A is no more
  
  In the end, the demise of Iceberg A68A was relatively swift. … read more »
  
  Antarctic ice velocity: most precise map
  
  The most precise map ever of movement of the ice sheets across the surface of Antarctic bedrock. … read more »
  
  Interim Ban on Tourists using Drones in Coastal Areas of Antarctica
  
  Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones are valuable scientific instruments in Antarctica but are not toys for tourists. That’s the ruling from the latest meeting of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO). For the upcoming 2015-2016 season, the IAATO members have agreed not to allow the recreational use of drones in the coastal areas of Antarctica. … read more »
  
  New Ships to Increase Tourist Numbers
  
  The number of tourists to Antarctica for the 2015/2016 season is expected to be the second largest in history with 40,029 visitors. The International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) reports only the 2007/2008 season had higher numbers with 46,265 people. … read more »
  
  Podcast: Recounting the heroic exploits of Tom Crean - companion to both Scott and Shackleton
  
  In this podcast, we speak to Michael Smith about Tom Crean and his heroic exploits in Antarctica during three of the great polar expeditions, under the leadership of Scott and Shackleton. … read more »
  
  The US National Ice Center - naming Antarctic icebergs
  
  Icebergs are created when large chunks of freshwater ice break off Antarctic ice shelves or glaciers and calve into the Southern Ocean. To be classified as an iceberg, the ice extruding from the water must be at least five metres above sea level, be between 30-50 metres thick, and must cover an area of at least 500 square meters. Icebergs can have a direct effect on the sea bed, scouring the seafloor where it makes contact. But who monitors icebergs? And how big can they get? … read more »
  
  Green light to rebuild Scott Base in Antarctica
  
  The New Zealand Government has given the green light to begin the redevelopment of Scott Base in Antarctica. … read more »
  
  First plane of the austral summer arrives at the South Pole
  
  The first flight of the season lands at the South Pole … read more »
  
  Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research Open Science Conference 2016 kicks off in Kuala Lumpur
  
  The SCAR Open Science Conference 2016 kicked off in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, with delegates and participants arriving at the biennial event to discuss a wide range of Antarctic issues. … read more »
  
  Managing the impact of sea level rise in New Zealand, one-day conference, Auckland, Friday 8 April 2016
  
  This conference brought together international experts and NZ’s leading policy makers, scientists and industry representatives, to showcase adaptation strategies for managing sea level rise in NZ. … read more »
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