Level 8
Our future depends on us
SCAR - Scientific Committee on Antarctic ResearchClimate change is having significant impacts on Antarctica’s ice sheets, climate and life, with far-reaching global consequences.
Areas experiencing record heat in 2022
CarbonBriefCarbonBrief has pulled together an interactive publication which lays bare the impact of the 1.2°C of global warming Earth has already experienced.
Watch: 10 highlights from a trip to Antarctica
Out There LearningFrom science and fieldcamps to Scott Base and wildlife, watch Julian Thomson point out 10 highlights of his trip to Antarctica.
10 highlights from a trip to Antarctica
Out There LearningFrom science and fieldcamps to Scott Base and wildlife, Julian Thomson points out 10 highlights of his trip to Antarctica.
Crater Hill and the Scott Base lava flow
Out There LearningWalk up Crater Hill with us, take in the views and learn about the basalt lava that Scott Base is built on.
Using drones in Antarctic sea ice research
Out There LearningCan snow save Antarctic sea ice from melting? During the 2022 season, scientists used drones to measure the snow cover to better understand its effect on the absorbtion of sunlight energy.
Researching platelet ice in Antarctica
Out There LearningGet an inside look at how scientists research the important and fragile platelet ice layer that grows under the sea ice.
Antarctica's tipping point
John WellerAntarctica may be melting faster than anyone realises, and the implications for humanity are potentially disastrous. Dr Tim Naish explains the issues and solutions.
The mysterious world of Antarctic bacteria
Out There LearningA team from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is researching bugs in the McMurdo Sound sea ice to see how they respond to variations in light at different depths.
Where Memories Sleep - Live at Pātaka
VimeoWhere Memories Sleep tells the story of New Zealand’s important relationship with Antarctica, and explores the impact of climate change.
Hillary’s Hut – Antarctica, Virtual Reality Experience
Antarctic Heritage TrustExplore Sir Ed Hillary’s Hut through a new, ground-breaking virtual reality experience. Step inside this 1957 iconic building and see what was life like living in the world’s most extreme environment
GNS - Antarctic Learning Plan
GNS ScienceLesson plans for Ice Streams, Ice Shelves and Ice Bergs of Antarctica Making an Antarctic Ice and Water Flow Model Antarctic Sediment Cores
Classroom Antarctica
Australian Antarctic DivisionClassroom Antarctica is a comprehensive online teaching resource produced by the Australian Antarctic Division, with lesson plans aimed at grades 3 to 8.