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Science In Extremes: A New Field Camp In Antarctica

Field teams have been living at rustic field camps studying changes in the Antarctic ecosystem for more than 30 years. Now, the field camps are getting an upgrade that will make it easier to conduct critical research.
April 12, 2024 - Podcast ,
West Coast
Cape Shirreff field camp against a backdrop of mountains in Antarctica. Credit: NOAA Fisheries Cape Shirreff field camp on Livingston Island, one of the most breathtaking places in Antarctica. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Sheltering Science at the End of the Earth: Part 3

No one can be voted off the island, so scientists found ways to keep spirits high and relationships strong.
December 12, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
The Cape Shirreff team celebrates Christmas outside. In the left top corner is a green camp building with a red window cover leaning against the wall and four blue water storage barrels pushed up against the wall. There is a white door with nine small windows, and a white window to the right of the door. In the foreground are wooden decking, several camping chairs, a trash bag with wrapping paper, some plastic bins and cardboard boxes that are serving as tables, and some plates, mugs, and gifts. In the cent Christmas festivities at the Cape. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Sam Woodman

Sheltering Science at the End of the Earth: Part 2

A mishmash of creative repairs held the Cape Shirreff field camp together for 26 years as scientists delivered outsize results.
December 08, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Four people bundled up against the cold are carrying a new door across the terrain. The door is vertical and the people are carrying it using wooden rods propped on their shoulders. Rocky hills and fog are in the background. Carrying the replacement door for the outdoor shelter. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jefferson Hinke

Sheltering Science at the End of the Earth: Part 1

The tiny Antarctic field camp at Cape Shirreff protected NOAA scientists for decades. They returned the favor with plenty of TLC.
December 06, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Black and white photo of the old Cape Shirreff field camp sitting in snow in the foreground. Behind that is a strip of ocean, and behind that are snow-covered mountains with the tops shrouded in clouds. Cape Shirreff. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Doug Krause

Students and Scientists Design New Antarctic Field Camp for Research in the Extremes

Collaboration leads to innovation in developing sturdy but livable home for researchers.
August 02, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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he existing Cape Shirreff field camp in Antarctica The existing Cape Shirreff field camp in Antarctica is deteriorating with age and exposure to the elements. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Let the Science Conclude!

Autonomous Gliders in the Antarctic

It was a short, eventful field season after a long, eventful year.
January 24, 2022 - Technology ,
West Coast
Scientists recover glider Large yellow glider hoisted out of ocean. Two staff guiding glider out of the ocean onto the vessel. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.