The Latest Breaking News from the Southern Ocean

Two young brothers launch model boats to circumnavigate Antarctica

Two brothers from Aberdeenshire have built model boats that they hope will circumnavigate Antarctica. Ollie and Harry Ferguson, 13 and 11, were inspired by the Ross expedition of 1839-43, which led to the discovery of the Ross Ice Shelf. They built one metre-long replicas of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror,…

The Week · Jul 20, 2023

Antarctic Underwater Landslides May Trigger Devastating Tsunamis

Climate change could lead to catastrophic loss of life and economic havoc as waves stretch across the Southern Ocean.

Zenger · Jun 27, 2023

Antarctic tipping points: the irreversible changes to come if we fail to keep warming below 2℃

The slow-down of the Southern Ocean circulation, a dramatic drop in the extent of sea ice and unprecedented heatwaves are all raising concerns that Antarctica may be approaching tipping points.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2023

Landmark study projects 'dramatic' changes to Southern Ocean by 2050

A landmark study projects dramatic changes in ocean circulation in the Southern Ocean over the next three decades, with wide-reaching impacts on weather and fishery populations.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023

‘It’s win-win’: how a dangerous sailing race could reveal the ocean’s secrets

After a long hiatus, the epic Ocean Race is back – but this year the teams are gathering crucial data from places even research vessels rarely reach

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2023

Bob Brown Foundation, Sea Shepherd Global say krill super trawlers 'ploughing' through whale pods

Two environmental groups are calling for krill fishing to be outlawed, saying super trawlers are endangering pods of whales in the Southern Ocean.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023