Our explainers break down the research happening at the bottom of the world. Dive in and explore how Antarctica shapes our planet’s future.
Antarctica and Australia are closely linked, with Antarctica influencing Australia’s weather, climate, ecosystems, and coastlines.
Why Antarctica matters to Australia
Antarctic fur seals are increasingly threatened by climate change and human activities.
Antarctic fur seals: tracking the Southern Ocean’s changing climate and ecosystem
The Meridional Overturning Circulation transports heat, salt, nutrients and carbon throughout the oceans, regulating our climate and supporting marine ecosystems and fisheries.
What is the Meridional Overturning Circulation and why is it important?
Antarctic change has accelerated over the past five years, with new extremes emerging, including major heatwaves, record-low sea-ice extent and ice shelf collapses.
Alarm bells from the south: an overview of recent Antarctic extremes