Adventure
Kayaking in Antarctica: A touch of frost
An Antarctic kayaking experience is not to be missed, paddling among the awe-inspiring bobbing icy monoliths.
Tag: Antarctica
Awards
Spirit of Adventure: James Castrission and Justin Jones
James ‘Cas’ Castrission and Justin ‘Jonesy’ Jones accept the Australian Geographic Society’s award for Spirit of Adventure.
News
Historic study on sexually depraved penguins found
A historic Antarctica study on sexual depravity in Adélie penguins has been unearthed and published.
News
Hidden cameras spy on penguins
New low-cost cameras are helping scientists study penguins during the harsh winter months.
News
Twice as many emperor penguins than thought
There are twice as many emperor penguins in Antarctica than previously thought, according to a new satellite survey.
News
Southern Ocean mercury levels to be tested
High levels of mercury in seabirds hint that the toxic metal has found its way into fish that humans consume.
History & Culture
Survival in Antarctica: longest solo feat
Part of Mawson’s 1911 Antarctica expedition, Moreton Moyes endured 10 weeks alone, the longest-ever solo stint.
History & Culture
Antarctica: mapping the last continent
A new exhibition of historic charts at the State Library of NSW revisits how explorers put Antarctica on the map.
History & Culture
Gallery: Putting Antarctica on the map
A new exhibition of historic charts at the State Library of NSW revisits how explorers put Antarctica on the map.
News
Antarctic ghost mountain secrets revealed
An Antarctic mountain range hidden beneath the icecap is revealing secrets of how mountains are formed.