Antarctica’s summer sea ice has dropped to one of its lowest extents ever recorded, shrinking to levels 30% below the ...

An iceberg the size of Chicago broke off am Antarctic ice shelf to reveal a thriving ecosystem underneath, according to ...

A research group led by Associate Professor Kohei Mizobata, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, including ...

In 2016, the extent of sea ice in Antarctica dropped abruptly. Prior to this, the ice had been stable and slightly increasing. The loss of Antarctic ...

The newfound ecosystem is filled with sea crabs, octopuses and gigantic sponges, suggesting it may have been thriving for ...

From giant sea spiders to "sea pigs" and "sea butterflies" — analysing the rich biodiversity in Antarctica has thrilled ...

Scientists have determined that at least six new aquatic species have been thriving under an Antarctic ice shelf.

However, Antarctic sea ice, which surrounds the south pole, has shrunk to a near-record low. On 25 February, the Antarctic sea ice reached its minimum extent for the year, covering 722,000 sq ...

Last week, the BAS released Bedmap3, "the most detailed map yet" of Antarctica's landscape beneath its blanket of ice, a ...

Subglacial water in Antarctica reshapes sea level rise predictions and reveals ancient drainage flow patterns.

“The ice loss from the Antarctic Ice Sheet is a major contributor to sea level rise worldwide,” Montelli said in the recent press release. “Our work is critical for providing longer-term ...

In February 2025, the world hit a new low for global sea ice extent. Arctic sea ice has been declining for several decades now, but Antarctic sea ice had been holding steady, until recently. With low ...