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Thought it was time to cement my place as a Polar Expert, Happy to share I have enrolled with the University of Tasmania to complete my undergraduate in Marine and Antarctic Science. Specialising in such a specific field has always been a passion of mine and I can't wait to have this under my belt for 2025. Upon completion of the course I will be able to 🌊Identify oceanographic process influencing spatial and temporal productivity in estuarine, coastal, open ocean and ice-covered environments. 🐧Explain the effect of southern high-latitude regions on the Earth’s climate, oceans and weather. 🧊Describe the role of ocean physics, chemistry, biology and geology through their connectivity in the natural system. 🦭Explain the critical components of food webs in (sub) tropical, temperate, sub-Antarctic and Antarctic marine ecosystems 🪼Explain how marine organisms respond to natural and human-mediated environmental change. Hoping this will lead to bigger opportunities in the Expedition space 🙏

👋 A very warm welcome to Peter Yu Feng Siew, our new Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence. 👋 Peter completed his PhD at the University of Bergen in Norway and went on to pursue a postdoctoral research position at Columbia University in New York before joining the Antarctic Research Centre - Te Puna Pātiotio and National Modelling Hub.   “My previous research focused on Arctic sea ice variability and its interactions with large-scale atmospheric circulation. I'm happy to expand my research area from the Arctic to Antarctica. It'd be a great chance to join the Antarctic Research Centre, which has an established reputation across the world for its Antartic research." Peter will also work with Artificial Intelligence experts in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Victoria University of Wellington. In his new role, Peter will help improve projections of Antarctic/Greenland ice sheets and the global sea level rise using Artificial Intelligence methods. “Artificial Intelligence and machine-learning can handle complex, multidimensional data, becoming a powerful tool to offer detailed climate projections, including ice sheet loss and sea level rise. Future sea level rise will cause serious coastal flooding; an accurate projection can provide actionable science to decision-makers and prevent massive disasters. This has inspired me to pursue research in this field."   “I’m excited at the possibility of visiting Antarctica and Scott Base. A dream of mine is to play badminton in Antarctica – I don’t know if there is a badminton court there, but here’s my chance to find out!” Get in contact with Peter under peter.siew@vuw.ac.nz https://lnkd.in/gPKuqvjh #newhire #artificialintelligence #antarcticresearch #icesheets #globalsearise #climatechange #antarctica #arctic

With peaks higher than the Colorado Rockies, annual precipitation of 6.5 inches, and temperatures plummeting to -128 degrees Fahrenheit, Antarctica is the highest, driest, coldest, windiest and emptiest place on Earth. But it’s not completely barren; two species of penguins and their neighbors — visiting scientists and technicians at the three year-round U.S. research stations — are among the continent’s inhabitants. And we can’t forget the birds, whales, seals and an abundance of sea life that populate the harsh but beautiful environments. Discover what makes Antarctica so unique and important in “Antarctica by the Numbers” factsheet and “A Kids Guide to Antarctica." These two new learning resources are now available to parents and teachers looking to inspire and educate kids about Antarctica, an icy landscape critical to the future of our planet. 🐧 “A Kids Guide to Antarctica”: https://bit.ly/487YeEJ 🐋"Antarctica by the Numbers”: https://bit.ly/3YuJ2hT

July 27th marked the beginning of National Marine Week. In appreciation of Earth's marine life, explore our Habitats #Science4Us module! In this module, your K-2 students will learn the importance of different habitats! https://bit.ly/3x8Xml3

Scientists embark on first study of Antarctica's underwater avalanches - University of Plymouth: The Antarctic Canyon Experiment (ACE) is a five-year £2.4m project being led by the University of Plymouth. https://lnkd.in/eeGQg7MC

👁️ The research team is looking for participants 👇 ❓ Their study explores how teams can optimise boundary-spanning coordination to drive #sustainability, i.e. how #collaboration strategies beyond the #team, research station, and #polar programme boundaries can help address environmental sustainability challenges in #Antarctica. 💡 https://lnkd.in/efx-Kvss #PolarAccessFund #ECRs #InternationalCollaboration

It Turns Out That Antarctica Boasts More Scientific Labs Than Places of Worship. It turns out that Antarctica is not just a cold, remote place:) it has more scientific labs than places of worship, making it a key spot for research. One of the most important facilities is the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, which has been in operation since 1957. This lab plays a crucial role in studying our planet's oceans and atmosphere. Scientists at the station conduct research on climate change, weather patterns, and even the universe itself. They often spend a full year at this isolated location, working in extreme conditions to gather data that helps us understand the world better. The Amundsen-Scott station is impressive in size and design. It includes various laboratories equipped for different types of research, as well as living quarters for the researchers. This facility not only supports important scientific work but also showcases how innovation can thrive in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Well, I don’t know about worship, but if science were a religion, I would be the one leading the choir, singing praises to the beauty of biology:) #AmundsenScottStation #ScientificCommunity #LabDesign #Antarctica

Hey, dear all, I haven't been active on LinkedIn lately. But here I am now thrilled to share about my recent 43rd ISEA Antarctica expedition! 🌐🚀 As a research fellow exploring space weather and atmospheric research, this journey was invaluable. From studying the unique upper atmospheric phenomena, watching out for spectacular auroral activities, and gathering data for my PhD research, every moment was a learning experience. Antarctica's extreme conditions provided a perfect analogue for understanding the complexities of space environments. I am very grateful for the opportunity given by my research institute, the National Centre For Antarctic And Ocean ResearchÊ(Ncaor) to push boundaries, learn better, get exposure to field experiments, and expand my understanding of the universe! 🛰️❄️ #AntarcticaExpedition #SpaceResearch #PhDLife".

Understanding Water is THE most important undertaking humans could engage in right now. All the answers we need are within the deeper comprehension of water and our world.

🌍 Thrilled to share our latest publication in 'Antarctic Science'! Our study explores how Antarctic Treaty Parties are using education and outreach (E&O) to engage global audiences on critical topics like science, wildlife, and climate change. Since the Treaty’s inception in 1961, there’s been a *huge* growth in E&O efforts, with public engagement rising 40-fold and climate change gaining attention since 2006. The message is clear: educating the public and schools about Antarctica’s importance is more crucial than ever. We also highlight the need to focus on emerging themes like equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to empower early-career professionals and educators in these efforts. 📖 https://lnkd.in/e8FZ7STc