Antarctic Research Is in Decline, and the Timing Couldn't Be Worse

Antarctic research is in decline, and the timing couldn't be worse

Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet—sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and food webs—has been in the news a lot lately. All of these threats were likely on the minds of the delegates to the annual Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, which finishes up today in Milan, Italy.

Global Antarctic Research Declines Amid Growing Climate Crisis

Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet - sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and food webs - has been in the news a lot lately.

World’s first platform for Antarctic krill research launched

Aker ǪRILL Company has launched Krill Science Hub, a digital platform designed to centralize 20 years of peer-reviewed Antarctic krill research including krill biomass dynamics, ecosystem interactions, and the environmental impacts of harvesting. Photo: Courtesy of Aker ǪRILL Company Aker ǪRILL Company has announced the launch of Krill Science Hub, the world’s first comprehensive digital platform dedicated to Antarctic krill and ecosystem resear…