More research is needed to fully understand the extent and impact of microplastic pollution in Antarctica. Antarctica is one of the most tightly controlled environments in the world. Strict ...

Microplastic particles can be found in the most remote ocean regions on Earth. In Antarctica, pollution levels are even higher than previously assumed. This is one finding of a recent study ...

Some 19 projects dealing with wide range of topics, mostly focused on climate change's impact on aquatic life, have been ...

Earth’s climate is heating up faster than expected, and a major culprit is the changing behavior of clouds over oceans. As ...

Credit: BAS Scientists have discovered microplastics in the snow near some of Antarctica’s deep field camps, revealing how far-reaching plastic pollution has become. While not new, it’s the ...

Prof. Dr. Suchana Chavanich from the Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science, and Deputy Director of the Aquatic ...

With more than 100,000 tourists visiting Antarctica during the 2023-24 season ... metals and antimicrobial resistance – indicators of human pollution. The oceanographer will use a plankton ...

Caption This graph shows composite ice core records of lead in Antarctica from 1600 to 2010. The areas shaded in blue and red indicate when lead values were below or above the 410-year average ...

“Most people think of Antarctica as a pristine and isolated continent, but recent evidence shows that even the most remote locations are affected by plastic pollution. This expedition will help ...

pollution, meteorological measurements, and aquatic ecosystems. Aim to strengthen Türkiye’s presence in Antarctica Speaking to Anadolu, Burcu Ozsoy, the coordinator of the 9th National ...