Last of the on-ice team take part in field training

The last members of our on-ice team have arrived in Antarctica, and have taken part in Antarctic Field Training (AFT) to learn essential skills required for life at our deep-field camp on the Ross Ice Shelf.

The four scientists – Arne Ulfers (LIAG Institute for Applied Geophysics), Linda Armbrecht (University of Tasmania / ANZIC IODP), Luca Zurli (University of Siena) and Yuri Yamazki (NIPR) – and hot water driller Stephen Stretch, had perfect weather for their night out camping at Windless Bight.

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Mission for ancient climate clues beneath 500 m of Antarctic ice gets underway

Mission for ancient climate clues beneath 500 m of Antarctic ice gets underway

12 December 2025

An international team has set up camp 700 km from the nearest base, to drill for mud and rocks holding insights about the fate of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. 

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Ross Shelf Reports
Al the Antarctic deep-field camp chef

Al the Antarctic deep-field camp chef

17 September 2025

There are many home comforts that our on-ice team had to learn to do without, but delicious meals was not one!

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