Investigating in the Frozen Antarctic Territories
Yearly excursions to the frozen wasteland, Antarctica, are made by researchers Megan Balks and Jackie Aislabie from the University of Waikato. Their research during these trips extends to studying the impact of oil spills on the icy continent.
A Glimpse of Antarctica - Slideshow
This slideshow showcases photos from the duo's expeditions to Antarctica.
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Additional Videos
The videos below offer a glimpse into life in Antarctica.
Tents in Antarctica
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Learn about the unique tents used in Antarctica called 'Scott's Polar Tents'. These tents are incredibly durable and excellent at retaining warmth.
Research Stations on Sea Ice
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Discover how research stations are set up on sea ice in McMurdo Sound.
Organizations and Universities in Antarctica
Several organizations and universities are involved in research in Antarctica, including:
- Antarctic Heritage Trust: A New Zealand-based charity that conserves the legacy of early Antarctic explorers in the Ross Sea region. Learn more about Antarctica's historic huts and the projects aimed at preserving them.
- Antarctica New Zealand: Develops and manages New Zealand Government activities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. They are responsible for managing Scott Base, New Zealand's Antarctic research station.
- Antarctic Research Centre, Victoria University of Wellington: Focuses on the field of Antarctic earth sciences, with a particular interest in past climate history and processes and their influence on New Zealand and global climate.
- Deep South Challenge: A National Science challenge aimed at understanding the role of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in determining our climate and our future environment.
- Gateway Antarctica: A Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research at the University of Canterbury, playing a leading role in various national and international Antarctic research projects.
- Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research: Conducts research on global and local climate change processes and works with businesses and industries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other waste. They conduct their research in various locations, including Antarctica.
Scientists in Action in Antarctica
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Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research study climate change processes and collaborate with industries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste. Here are two of their scientists recording data on location.
Related Research Vessels
- Tangaroa: An NIWA vessel that embarked on an 8-week voyage to the Ross Sea to survey the marine environment and explore biodiversity in the region.
Other Antarctica Researchers
Read about the work of other Antarctica researchers, such as:
- Dr Mike Williams
- Dr Katja Riedel
- Calum Ninnes
- Professor Adrian McDonald
- Professor Wolfgang Rack
- Collecting data in Antarctica
- Adventure and innovation on the ice - Dr Paul Mayewski and Dr Daniel Dixon
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- The University of Canterbury's Antarctic Research Centre primarily focuses on environmental-science, especially past climate history and processes, with applications in New Zealand and global climate, including potentially the impact of climate-change on Antarctica.
- Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, in addition to their Antarctic research on global and local climate change processes, delves into environmental-science, educational-and-self-development, and learning, by partnering with industries to lessen greenhouse gas emissions and waste through innovative strategies.
