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In some places, the underside of the sea ice looks like giant green clouds. These are the 'grass meadows' of Antarctica, made up of phytoplankton, or microalgae - the foundation of the complex food web that powers all life here. Read More

Step out on the sea ice just outside New Zealand’s Scott Base with researchers studying the physics of its annual cycle. The ocean freezes and melts - Antarctica’s heartbeat! - playing a huge role in controlling our planet’s clim… Read More

The redevelopment of Scott Base has made a significant step forward with the issue of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to engage a main contractor to participate in the design and delivery of the project. Antarctica New Zealand Boar… Read More

Welcome to Antarctica - a land of ice, extremes, and ambition. From historic expeditions to modern day science projects, Antarctic exploration is a unique, and dangerous, experience. We meet one researcher involved in an epic jou… Read More

An update on the NZ-Australia Antarctic Science Conference, scholarships applications are open and we have a new chief executive. Read the February Science Update here. Read More

Antarctica New Zealand has launched a nationwide recruitment drive, calling for 40 people to join Scott Base for the 2025/26 research season. Read More