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	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. more »
	Diving at Davis station Listen to benthic ecologist, Dr Jonny Stark, explain the Antarctic Division's diving program at Davis station this summer. more »
	Life under the ice Hear from the Antarctic Division's Chief Glaciologist, Dr Ian Allison, about research into the Amery Ice Shelf. more »

Day to day: Casey Davis Macquarie Island Mawson

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. more »