Hidden tunnel valleys beneath the North Sea, imaged for the first time, reveal how ancient…
Browsing: British Antarctic Survey
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and a leading environmental research center focused on the United Kingdom’s scientific activities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Established in 1962 as the successor to the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey, BAS conducts interdisciplinary research in the polar regions, covering geological, atmospheric, and biological sciences. Its research stations in Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic islands serve as bases for year-round scientific study and monitoring, contributing significantly to global issues like climate change. BAS researchers study the Antarctic’s impact on the world’s climate system, biodiversity, and ocean ecosystems. Their findings are critical for international climate negotiations and conservation efforts, enhancing understanding of rising sea levels and melting polar ice.
An international research team led by UK scientists has revealed the return of critically endangered…
A new study identifies the non-native species most likely to invade the Antarctic Peninsula region…
In a new study published yesterday (October 8, 2019) in the journal Biological Conservation, an…
A new study published this week reveals the first evidence of a direct link between…
Using satellite data and eight radar surveys captured during a 15-year period from 1998–2012, researchers…
Using satellite images and airborne radar measurements, a team of scientists has discovered giant channels…
Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey have discovered evidence of diverse life forms in the…
Using new techniques with satellite measurements to differentiate between the warm ocean currents attacking the…