When Tasmanian astronomer Louis Bernacchi set foot on Antarctica in 1898, he declared, "Antarctic exploration is of capital importance to science." While his statement remains as true as ever, scientific exploration has faced unique geostrategic and environmental threats in the intervening years.
A unique project spearheaded by Monash University researchers has introduced novel, nature-based ways to treat wastewater in Indonesia and Fiji, thanks to the support of generous philanthropists.
The tongue-twisting Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) is marking its 40th anniversary year in Tasmania. But an influential group of polar scientists including South African researchers has called out the fish products and research body for pursuin.
In documents seen by Daily Maverick, a Chinese delegation at a top Antarctic meeting claimed rising polar bear numbers were among the reasons for stalling a global push to save emperor penguins. But while experts warn the species may go extinct in decades, China has not budged.