Our objective is to help communities prepare for climate risks emerging from East Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. We will do this by integrating knowledge of the region’s ocean, atmosphere, cryosphere, and ecosystems.

Denman
Marine
Voyage

The Denman Marine Voyage (DMV) will take more than 60 scientists to the Denman Glacier region for two months in late February, 2025

Science and technical teams will work closely with the ship’s crew across 24-hour shifts and use a range of methods - including bathymetry (sea floor mapping), rock and sediment sampling, sea-glider and mooring deployments, seal tagging and physical and chemical oceanography - to learn more about the factors influencing the glacier’s melt rate and its possible contribution to higher sea levels in future

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Expeditioners head off on the Denman Marine Voyage. Image credit: Pete Harmsen / AAD.

ACEAS highlights of 2025: a year of discovery, impact and urgency

December 17, 2025

ACEAS highlights of 2025: a year of discovery, impact and urgency 2025 marked a transformative year for the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS), with groundbreaking fieldwork, influential publications, and growing global recognition of its scientific leadership. As […]

Meet our new Chief Investigator: Dr Chen Zhao

December 17, 2025

Meet ACEAS new Chief Investigator: Dr Chen Zhao ACEAS new Chief Investigator, Dr Chen Zhao (UTAS), has spent more than a decade in Hobart studying Antarctica’s ice sheets and their role in global sea-level rise. We spoke with Chen about […]

A view of the panels from beneath the ice.

Antarctic algae research earns NZ’s stamp of approval

December 17, 2025

Antarctic algae research earns NZ’s stamp of approval What might happen to microscopic algae living under Antarctic sea ice if light conditions change with climate change? A team of researchers from the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS) […]

RSV Nuyina near the Denman Glacier in East Antarctica.

Charting change in East Antarctica – DMV Voyage Report now available

December 16, 2025

RSV Nuyina near the Denman Glacier in East Antarctica. Charting change in East Antarctica – DMV Voyage Report now available The Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS) is proud to announce the release of the Denman Marine Voyage […]

ACEAS scientists and staff at the Shine Dome.

ACEAS takes Antarctic science to the heart of decision-making in Canberra

December 16, 2025

ACEAS takes Antarctic science to the heart of decision-making in Canberra In late November, the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS) travelled to Canberra for two important events to engage Australian decision makers in Antarctic and Southern Ocean […]

Emperor penguin chicks at Cape Crozier. Credit: Mary-Anne Lea

The beloved emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal are now officially endangered. Here’s what can be done

April 15, 2026

The beloved emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal are now officially endangered. Here’s what can […]

A panel discussion on improving the Antarctic science–policy dialogue. Credit: Mark Horstman.

Where Antarctic science meets policy

April 10, 2026

Where Antarctic science meets policy Two polar research programs led by the University of Tasmania […]

A juvenile elephant seal on Marion Island. Image credit: David Green.

How elephant seals can help us understand a changing Southern Ocean

March 11, 2026

How elephant seals can help us understand a changing Southern Ocean Every year, thousands of […]

COOKIES Voyage Group photo – Science Team, Crew and CSIRO Technical Team. Image credit: CSIRO-E. Pietraroia.

COOKIES Blog #14 – COOKIES wrap up: 55 Days in the Southern Ocean

March 5, 2026

COOKIES wrap up: 55 Days in the Southern Ocean By Dr Linda Armbrecht, Australian Centre […]

RSV Nuyina alongside the Denman Glacier. Image: Pete Harmsen / AAD

Tasmania unites for Antarctic science

February 27, 2026

ACEAS Director Professor Matt King. Image credit: Peter W Allen UTAS. Tasmania unites for Antarctic […]

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Denman
Terrestrial
Campaign

The Denman Terrestrial (land) Campaign runs from 2022 – 2025 and aims to increase our understanding of the Denman Glacier's history and stability through research projects staged from a deep field camp at Bunger Hills, about 450 kilometres from Casey research station

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