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Image of the Week – Stuck in the ice: could it have been predicted?

July 27, 2018
Image of the Week – Stuck in the ice: could it have been predicted?
Figure 1: The RRS James Clark Ross stuck in the middle of Antarctic sea ice [Credit: British Antarctic Survey].

Expeditions in the Southern Ocean are invaluable opportunities to learn more about this fascinating but remote region of the world. However, sending vessels to navigate the hostile Antarctic waters is an expensive endeavor, not only financially but also from a human perspective. When vessels are forced to turn back due to hazardous conditions or, even worse, become stuck in the ice (as shown in ou ...[Read More]

Image of the Week – Polar Prediction School 2018

June 1, 2018
Image of the Week – Polar Prediction School 2018
Happy students and lecturers at the Polar Prediction School 2018 [Credit: F. Tummon, APECS]

Early career scientists studying polar climate are one lucky group! The 29 young scientists who took part in the 10 day Polar Prediction School this year were no exception. They travelled to Arctic Sweden to learn and discuss the challenges of polar prediction and to gain a better understanding of the physical aspects of polar research. The Year of Polar Prediction The Year of Polar Prediction (YO ...[Read More]