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Antarctic snowfall linked to West Australian drought
An Antarctic ice core has revealed a link between drought conditions in south-west Western Australia and increased snowfall in Antarctica.
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Whale expedition heads south
The largest collaborative whale research voyage ever undertaken is on its way to Antarctica.
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Minister Garrett launches the Antarctic whale research expedition
Australian Minister for the Environment, Peter Garrett, and New Zealand Minister for Research Science and Technology, Wayne Mapp, launched the first Antarctic whale research expedition as part of the Southern Ocean Research Partnership in Wellington today
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The coolest job in the world
The coolest job in the world is up for grabs – and it could be yours.
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Cool Science

Southern Ocean whale expedition
Marine Biologist Dr Nick Gales explains the aims of a joint Australia-New Zealand whale expedition in the southern ocean this summer.
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Diving at Davis station
Listen to benthic ecologist, Dr Jonny Stark, explain the Antarctic Division's diving program at Davis station this summer.
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Life under the ice
Hear from the Antarctic Division's Chief Glaciologist, Dr Ian Allison, about research into the Amery Ice Shelf.
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This Week in Antarctica

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New station leaders settle into their icy home
With Australia's summer season underway in Antarctica, new station leaders will take up their roles at Mawson, Davis and Casey stations over the next month.
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Australian Marine Mammal CentreAustralian Marine Mammal Centre
Follow the Antarctic whale research expedition here.
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Australian Antarctic MagazineAustralian Antarctic Magazine
Issue 17: 2009
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Wendy with flagAntarctic Magazine editor goes south
Read Dr Wendy Pyper's weekly blog
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IceIce sheets, sea ice and sea level rise: the facts
Your questions answered.
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DrillingDraft Australian Antarctic Science Strategic Plan 2011/12 - 2020/21
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Antarctic medalAustralian Antarctic Medal

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