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ABOUT The consequences of changes in the Antarctic, including sea-level rise, extreme weather events, alterations to rainfall patterns, and fisheries impacts, will be profoundly costly to Australia. However, the speed and scale of future change remains poorly understood. The Centre will combine new field data with innovative models to revolutionise predictions of the future of […]
How to drill an ice shelf – and why A key activity of last summer’s Denman Terrestrial Campaign (2023/24) was using a hot water drill on the Shackleton ice shelf to try and reach the ocean below. Why? The Denman Glacier is one of the fastest retreating glaciers in Australian Antarctic Territory. It’s fate depends […]
PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES The Centre is formed by a consortium of seven Australian universities led by University of Tasmania, University of NSW and Australian National University. Other Australian University partners are The University of Western Australia, Curtin University, The University of Melbourne, and the University of Canberra. The Centre is formally partnered with 30 international and […]
The dawn of the Antarctic ice sheets Scientists have achieved a world first, combining unique geological samples from the seafloor with sophisticated modelling to reveal the origins of the Antarctic ice sheet. Global warming is affecting today’s Antarctic ice sheet. The ‘eternal’ ice is melting faster than predicted—but more in West Antarctica than East Antarctica. […]
PUBLICATIONS The ARC Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS) has supported the research undertaken in the following research publications: Journals Other Outputs
Antarctica’s coasts vulnerable to hitchhiking pests and pollution New ocean models reveal how Antarctica’s unique ecosystems could be threatened by the arrival of non-native marine species and marine pollution from other continents. In a new study published in Global Change Biology, scientists suggest that floating objects can reach Antarctic waters— by hitching a ride on […]
ADVISORY BOARD The Advisory Board’s role is to advise and assist Centre management by guiding the development of strategies and vision for the future; and by serving as a vehicle for creating linkages between stakeholders including in academia, industry and government. Mary O’Kane Chairperson About Mary Mary is a computer engineer who is pioneering research […]
Extreme weather threatens survival of seabirds and seals Scientists have identified the Australian and Antarctic marine predators most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and it will help focus conservation efforts for species under threat. The new PhD study, published in Global Change Biology, highlights the need to understand how severe weather impacts species […]
EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER COMMITTEE The Early Career Researcher (ECR) committee acts as a voice for all ECRs in ACEAS, including students and postdocs. We provide support for people in their research and development by communicating our needs to the ACEAS management and organise ECR events. Claire Yung PhD Candidate, ANU About Claire Claire is a […]
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The Management Committee’s role is to advise and assist the Director to oversee and review the delivery of programs of research, and other activities of the Centre, that are aligned with its strategies, vision, and key performance indicators. Matt King Director of ACEAS About Matt Matt looks at how and why the Earth […]