British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Transparency is central to our approach – we do not purchase carbon offsets. Instead, we prioritise … The post BAS Carbon Footprint Report 2024/2025: Our journey to net zero appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.| British Antarctic Survey
Ancient ice from Antarctica, extracted as part of the Beyond EPICA – Oldest Ice project, captures a unique climate record spanning at least the past 1.2 million years. The team … The post A historical moment: over 1.2 million years of Earth’s climate history captured from an Antarctic ice core appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.| British Antarctic Survey
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Geoengineering is the hot topic in climate science debate – drawing increasingly emotive and divisive responses, as investment in blue-sky engineering proposals grows and progress on decarbonisation stutters. Geoengineering is … The post Why is everyone talking about geoengineering? | Beyond the Ice appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.| British Antarctic Survey
London, 29-30 September 2025 – Scientists meeting at The Royal Society in London this week are issuing a stark warning: dramatic and extreme changes in Antarctica are happening faster than …| British Antarctic Survey
New research shows decline in population and breeding success of Antarctic seabird A fifty year study of the charismatic seabird, the southern giant petrel, on the Antarctic island of Signy …| British Antarctic Survey
Branched glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraethers (brGDGTs) are a group of temperature-sensitive membrane lipids found in bacteria that have been widely used in palaeo-temperature reconstruction. Despite recent advances in analytical methods, calibration datasets and statistical modelling approaches, one of the current challenges in Quaternary science remains in determining the most appropriate calibration model for reconstructing past changes in climate. We address this challenge by expanding e...| British Antarctic Survey
The sub-Antarctic and polar fronts are features of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current that separates the South Atlantic and Southern Ocean. These fronts act as both a physical and physiological barrier to the introduction and establishment of marine non-native species. Vessel movements provide a mechanism for transiting over this barrier, acting as a vector for marine non-native species. However, species transported must be able to survive the rapid change in environment. This transit is speci...| British Antarctic Survey
Arctic sea ice is projected to thin and reduce in extent significantly over the next century. Both sea ice and its overlying snow limit the amount of light that reaches the upper ocean, impacting the phenology of ocean primary productivity. Recent studies using in-situ data and pan-Arctic satellite observations emphasize the influence of current trends in sea ice and snow on the timing of under-ice, or ice residing algal blooms. This analysis is extended here using Climate Model Intercomparis...| British Antarctic Survey
Understanding the risk of introduction of marine non-native species requires data on pathways, including the level of biofouling present on vessels, vessel operating profiles and maintenance regimes. This study presents the first snapshot of the levels of biofouling associated with vessels operating around the sub-Antarctic islands of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI), revealing moderate levels of all types of biofouling combined (including visible biofilms) but low levels ...| British Antarctic Survey
The RRS Sir David Attenborough, commissioned by NERC, built by Cammell Laird for operation by British Antarctic Survey, is one of the most advanced polar research vessels in the world.| British Antarctic Survey
Supporting deep-field science| British Antarctic Survey
Supporting near-shore marine biology| British Antarctic Survey
Scientific name: Pygoscelis papua Gentoo penguins live up to their Latin name pygoscelis, meaning brush tailed. They have the most prominent tail of all penguins, which sticks out behind and sweeps …| British Antarctic Survey
Scientific name: Aptenodytes forsteri The emperor is the giant of the penguin world and one of the largest of all birds. Gold patches on their ears and on the top …| British Antarctic Survey
Scientific name: Pygoscelis antarctica Named after the black band of feathers under their chin, chinstrap penguins are probably the most abundant penguin in the Antarctic regions, with an estimated population …| British Antarctic Survey
With their black back and head, and white front, Adélie penguins are like miniature men in evening dress. They are named after the wife of Dumont d’Urville, the French Antarctic …| British Antarctic Survey
The resource of Antarctic and subantarctic waters supports vast numbers of a variety of seabirds, which play an important role in the marine ecosystem. While penguins and albatrosses are perhaps the …| British Antarctic Survey
The Runway Resurfacing and Lighting project was launched to resurface the original runway and install new runway lights. This culminated in energy-efficient runway lighting and a modern control system installed in 2023 to ensure safe flying operations are maintained.| British Antarctic Survey
Encompassing datasets, specimen collections, maps, research publications and images| British Antarctic Survey
A quarter of all marine methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is estimated to be hosted in Southern Ocean sediments. Climate change-induced ocean warming and ice shelf melting risk the stability of sedimentary gas hydrates, resulting in potential degassing and establishment of marine methane seeps. While methane seeps can originate from various sources, the destabilisation of gas hydrates may contribute to the formation and persistence of some active seeps. The impact of these seeps and their ris...| British Antarctic Survey
The Polar Museum at the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, has opened its new exhibition, Through Ice & Fire| British Antarctic Survey
Information on cetacean population status is vital for determining fisheries management strategies, especially where they overlap spatiotemporally and target the same organism. This study aims to quantify distribution and abundance of fin (Balaenoptera physalus) and humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangeliae) near the South Orkney Islands, an area in the Southern Ocean with the highest catches of Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba). Ship-based observational data were collected during the austra...| British Antarctic Survey
Uncovering the secrets of Earth's polar and frozen regions - from the depths of the oceans to the inner edge of space.| British Antarctic Survey
AMOP is developing Artificial Intelligence methods that aim to optimise the efficiency of Antarctic field operations, while maximising science delivery| British Antarctic Survey
Discover the ice-strengthened Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough| British Antarctic Survey
Polar Science for a Sustainable Planet| British Antarctic Survey
Read about the raft of measures we are working on to reduce our carbon emissions at our Cambridge Headquarters| British Antarctic Survey
Read about our renewable energy projects that will enable us to reduce 50% of the emissions of our Bird Island Research Station.| British Antarctic Survey
As part of the efforts to decarbonise the BAS Estate in Antarctica, the Rothera Renewable Energy Project aims to identify the road map to transition the current energy system on station, to renewable energy technology over the next ten years.| British Antarctic Survey
The remains of an Antarctic researcher have been discovered by a Polish team among rocks exposed by a receding glacier in Antarctica. They are identified by DNA as those of …| British Antarctic Survey
A new study reveals that zooplankton migration contributes significantly to carbon storage in the Southern Ocean.| British Antarctic Survey
Signy Research Station is one of Britain’s smallest stations, and is only occupied in summer. The island’s abundant wildlife and greenery make it an ideal outdoor laboratory. Research at Signy …| British Antarctic Survey
The largest British Antarctic facility is a centre for biological research and a hub for supporting deep-field science.| British Antarctic Survey
The Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme will transform how British Antarctic Survey enables and supports frontier science.| British Antarctic Survey
Our research and innovation outputs will play a critical role in our commitment to reach ‘net zero’ carbon emissions as a nation by 2050| British Antarctic Survey
British Antarctic Survey is using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for the first time on the RRS Sir David Attenborough, as an alternative to conventional diesel fuel, as part of a trial to reduce carbon emissions.| British Antarctic Survey
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has been been certified as ‘taking action’ under the Carbon Trust’s Route to Net Zero Standard.| British Antarctic Survey
ANTARCTICA: The world’s largest and oldest iceberg A23a has finally come to a standstill as it appears to have run aground near the sub-Antarctic Island of South Georgia. The giant …| British Antarctic Survey
A team of scientists from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) explored the diverse marine life and groundfish thriving 300 metres below the surface.| British Antarctic Survey
ANTARCTICA: Scientists have discovered vibrant communities of ancient sponges and corals on the newly exposed seafloor following the calving of the giant A-84 iceberg. This offers new insights into how …| British Antarctic Survey
The oldest ice ever extracted from Antarctica is on its way to Europe, marking a major milestone in climate science.| British Antarctic Survey
Postcard from Rothera Research Station - Discovery Building progress!| British Antarctic Survey
The most detailed map yet of the landscape beneath Antarctica's ice sheet has been assembled by a team of international scientists led from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS).| British Antarctic Survey
A new study has revealed significant changes in the strength and position of the Southern Hemisphere westerly winds over the past 11,000 years. Researchers, including those from British Antarctic Survey …| British Antarctic Survey
As Rothera Research Station continues its modernisation programme, Matt Hughes, Tower Operations Supervisor, shares his thoughts on the transition to our new Operations Tower, marking a significant milestone in Antarctic aviation history.| British Antarctic Survey
Scientists from British Antarctic Survey have discovered a new tipping point beneath the Antarctic ice sheet.| British Antarctic Survey
British Antarctic Survey are publishing their carbon footprint for the first time to increase transparency and help others reduce their emissions.| British Antarctic Survey
