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.
Annual
Report
2024
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
Antarctica’s hidden threat: meltwater under the ice sheet amplifies sea-level rise
Antarctica’s hidden threat: meltwater under the ice sheet amplifies sea-level rise Author: Chen Zhao, University of Tasmania and Ben Galton-Fenzi, Australian Antarctic Division *This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Louie Lee, […]
Read More about Antarctica’s hidden threat: meltwater under the ice sheet amplifies sea-level riseSand-sized fossils hold secrets to the history of climate change
Sand-sized fossils hold secrets to the history of climate change Author: Yuhao Dai, Australian National University *This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Between 18,000 and 11,000 years ago, the amount of […]
Read More about Sand-sized fossils hold secrets to the history of climate changeDenman Marine Voyage: long-term vision now a reality
Denman Marine Voyage: long-term vision now a reality Accessing the vast and remote Denman Glacier system in Australian territory in East Antarctica by ocean is a monumental task, and after many years of planning and collaboration it’s now a reality. […]
Read More about Denman Marine Voyage: long-term vision now a realityMelting Antarctic ice will slow the world’s strongest ocean current – and the global consequences are profound
Melting Antarctic ice will slow the world’s strongest ocean current – and the global consequences are profound Authors: Taimoor Sohail, The University of Melbourne and Bishakhdatta Gayen, The University of Melbourne *This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative […]
Read More about Melting Antarctic ice will slow the world’s strongest ocean current – and the global consequences are profound“The key question is what’s driving the changes we’re seeing?”: Research voyage heads to Denman Glacier
“The key question is what’s driving the changes we’re seeing?”: Research voyage heads to Denman Glacier It’s RSV Nuyina‘s first dedicated marine science voyage and the first time scientists working with the Australian Antarctic Program have had the opportunity to study […]
Read More about “The key question is what’s driving the changes we’re seeing?”: Research voyage heads to Denman GlacierCOOKIES Blog #1 – Cook Ice Shelf research: why it’s important
Cook Ice Shelf research: why it’s important By Dr Linda Armbrecht, Australian Centre for Excellence […]
Read More about COOKIES Blog #1 – Cook Ice Shelf research: why it’s important‘Sea ice factory’ in East Antarctica revealed as unexpected global current driver
‘Sea ice factory’ in East Antarctica revealed as unexpected global current driver A new study […]
Read More about ‘Sea ice factory’ in East Antarctica revealed as unexpected global current driverACEAS highlights of 2025: a year of discovery, impact and urgency
ACEAS highlights of 2025: a year of discovery, impact and urgency 2025 marked a transformative […]
Read More about ACEAS highlights of 2025: a year of discovery, impact and urgencyAntarctic algae research earns NZ’s stamp of approval
Antarctic algae research earns NZ’s stamp of approval What might happen to microscopic algae living […]
Read More about Antarctic algae research earns NZ’s stamp of approvalMeet our new Chief Investigator: Dr Chen Zhao
Meet ACEAS new Chief Investigator: Dr Chen Zhao ACEAS new Chief Investigator, Dr Chen Zhao […]
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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