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The Arctic heatwave of 2020

As the Arctic sea ice minimum approaches this month, we share a blog from Professor Mike Meredith at British Antarctic Survey about how the region is rapidly changing in our …

Automated Halley monitors the ozone hole over Antarctica

This World Ozone Day, British Antarctic Survey (BAS) celebrates new technology which enables continuous monitoring of the ozone hole over Antarctica. Readings from the Dobson Ozone Spectrophotometer at Halley Research …

Deep channels link ocean to Antarctic glacier

Newly discovered deep seabed channels beneath Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica may be the pathway for warm ocean water to melt the underside of the ice. Data from two research …

Rothera Research Station Modernisation

Over the next decade, Rothera Research Station will be upgraded to ensure its facilities keep the UK at the forefront of climate, biodiversity and ocean research. This comprehensive modernisation includes a new wharf for the RRS Sir David Attenborough and a new science and operations facility, the Discovery Building.

Spotlight on equality, diversity and inclusion

New blogs, refreshed web content and a social media campaign aim to highlight a two-year programme of work aimed at boosting diversity in UK polar science.

Our cultural values, equality and diversity

Our cultural values are built on respect, acceptance, inclusion, commitment and excellence. We embrace and recognise the importance of taking a stand against racism and strive for diversity and equality of opportunity, and are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams that represent all backgrounds.

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6 December
2020
Principal Researcher in Environmental AI
Cambridge
11 October
2020
Management Accountant – Assets & Commercial Projects
BAS Cambridge
27 September
2020
Able Seaman
RRS Sir David Attenborough
27 September
2020
Senior Steward
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Lots of ice in the bay has meant frequent leopard #seal sightings near #KingEdwardPoint, South Georgia.Two seals… https://t.co/NVmOuWp7Jp

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The first grey-headed #albatross of the season is back visiting one of the main study colonies on #BirdIsland. Can… https://t.co/V1SCMRDVuU

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Did you spot them? Here is a closer look at the first grey-headed #albatross of the season in one of the main… https://t.co/VtYEfpVaSA

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That looks cosy 😊 A young female wandering albatross snoozes in the snow on #BirdIsland, South Georgia.📷 Alex Do… https://t.co/9HKytTANlL

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The Arctic heatwave of 2020

Automated Halley monitors the ozone hole over Antarctica

Deep channels link ocean to Antarctic glacier

Rothera Research Station Modernisation

Spotlight on equality, diversity and inclusion

Our cultural values, equality and diversity

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The Arctic heatwave of 2020

Automated Halley monitors the ozone hole over Antarctica

Deep channels link ocean to Antarctic glacier

Rothera Research Station Modernisation

Spotlight on equality, diversity and inclusion

Our cultural values, equality and diversity

Webcams

Discover

Working with BAS

Careers at BAS

People

New vacancies

Polar regions now

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