The Scenic Eclipse is one of only a few Antarctic vessels to carry a submarine. The submarine—the Scenic Neptune —can carry ...
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In large part thanks to being in the right place at the right time, researchers discovered a thriving marine ecosystem ...
South African scientists are at the extremely remote Sanae IV base in Antarctica and a member of the team has a plea to be ...
A “serendipitous” discovery offers new insights into how ecosystems can thrive beneath floating sections of the Antarctic ice ...
Studies on Antarctica have documented how temperatures, glaciers, oceans and wildlife are reacting to the warming ...
As polar tourism surges, experts warn of its environmental impact. From transport choices to local food, here's how to visit ...
On January 13, 2025, iceberg A-84, which is roughly the size of Chicago, broke from the George VI Ice Shelf, a giant floating ...
Researchers took advantage of a rare chance to explore a new expanse of seafloor exposed by the breakup of an Antarctic ice ...
When the A-84 iceberg calved in January, it unveiled a 209-square-mile swath of seafloor. Nearby scientists rushed to the ...
A hidden ecosystem of giant sea spiders, octopuses, and other stunning sea creatures shows how life can flourish even when sealed off from the surface by a thick layer of ice.