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	IWC endorses Southern Ocean Research Partnership The International Whaling Commission has endorsed a five-year non-lethal whale research proposal for the Australian-led Southern Ocean Research Partnership. more »
	Helicopter pilot awarded 2009 Antarctic medal David Pullinger, a helicopter pilot with more than two decades of Antarctic service, has been awarded the 2009 Antarctic Medal. more »
	World's largest non-lethal whale research partnership launched Australia and New Zealand today announced the first Antarctic whale research expedition as part of the Southern Ocean Research Partnership. more »

Cool Science

	Mid-winter light show in Antarctica Antarctic expeditioners have been treated to a mid-winter solar display. more »
	Rare 'mother-of-pearl' clouds sighted in Antarctica Beautiful and rare nacreous clouds have been sighted at Mawson. more »
	Krill Cam brings live krill to your computer Live krill, direct from the Southern Ocean, are now swimming under the spotlight in the Australian Antarctic Division’s krill aquarium, thanks to the installation of a web cam above their tank. more »

Day to day: Casey Davis Macquarie Island Mawson

	Restoration of Biscoe Hut at Mawson The restoration and conservation of one of Australia's earliest buildings in Antarctica is creating significant challenges more »
	Spotlight on Macca on Clean Up Australia Day Expeditioners on Macquarie Island have been actively cleaning up marine debris washed up on the island. more »