Melting Antarctic ice projected to slow world’s strongest ocean current
Fresh water from melting Antarctic ice is diluting the ocean’s salt levels, potentially disrupting the vital Antarctic Circumpolar Current, with profound global consequences.
Tag: Antarctica
News
Polar dinosaur stomping ground discovered in Victoria
New research into ancient fossil tracks discovered near Melbourne last year proves that dinosaurs lived at the poles.
What it would be like to live permanently in Antarctica
It’s not only the physical challenges, but also the mental side of living in Antarctica that would make a permanent human settlement there difficult.
Australian Geographic Adventure
A private audience with the land of ice: Kayaking in Antarctica
Using a sea kayak to explore remote parts of Antarctica’s coastline and view its unique wildlife adds an intimate feel to a visit to the White Continent.
Adventures at the top of the world
Wild and wonderful, the best way to explore the Arctic is with Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic, who have been exploring the far-flung corners of the world for half a century.
A new way to discover Antarctica: Fly over Drake Passage
Drake Passage’s formidable reputation has long deterred travellers wanting to discover the White Continent. But things have changed. You can now fly across Drake Passage in just two hours and be immersed in Antarctica’s delicate wild places in less time than it takes to drive from Bondi to Newcastle. Here’s how you can explore the wonders of Antarctica while avoiding a multi-day ocean crossing of Drake Passage.
Climate
Antarctica: A continent in crisis
As world leaders gather for the COP28 climate summit, we bring you a special report on how Antarctica is already responding to a warming world.
Pioneering spirit meets industry-leading expedition cruising
Heritage Expeditions was founded by the Russ family in 1984, and with the baton now passed to the second generation, the expedition cruise company is going from strength to strength.
Climate
How deep is the sea? These clever seals know and are happily sharing their secrets
New ocean depths and seascapes beneath the East Antarctic continental shelf have been revealed in the latest study tracking deep-diving seals.
Pioneering expedition travel from the equator to both poles
With 50 years of exploration under its hulls, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic is still setting the bar for expedition cruising.