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A large group of Adelie penguins

Antarctic biodiversity database has ice-free areas covered
A box-shaped yellow instrument hanging above the ocean with a large orange octopus attached to one side.

Sinking better than swimming on the Southern Ocean’s carbon export highway
Aerial view of the ice core campsite showing shipping containers, tractors and the foundations for a large drilling shelter

Australia's search for Antarctica's oldest ice

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Projects

Million year ice core
The million year ice core (MYIC) project is one of the most ambitious and challenging scientific projects yet undertaken by the Australian Antarctic Program.
Inland traverse
The modern tractor traverse will allow the Australian Antarctic Program to move inland in all weather conditions and reach areas deep in the Antarctic interior.
Denman Glacier research campaign
Australia is preparing a major three-year science campaign to study the Denman Glacier, one of the fastest retreating glaciers in East Antarctica.
RSV Nuyina – Australia's Antarctic icebreaker
Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, is the main lifeline to Australia’s Antarctic and sub-Antarctic research stations and the central platform of our Antarctic and Southern Ocean scientific research.
Antarctic Insider
Keep up to date with the latest news, events and activities in Antarctica with our e-newsletter, Antarctic Insider.
Explore Antarctica
Bringing together video, audio, infographics and animations, Explore Antarctica explores topics in detail.