British Antarctic Survey
Recent Submissions
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Whales from space: Assessing the feasibility of using satellite imagery to monitor whales
(2020-04-25)By the mid-twentieth century, the majority of great whale species were threatened with extinction, following centuries of commercial whaling. Since the implementation of a moratorium on commercial whaling in 1985 by the ... -
Understanding past and future changes in northern Fennoscandian snow cover.
(2020-04-25)In this project, a combination of field measurements, remote sensing data and regional climate model outputs were used to study recent and projected future changes in Northern Fennoscandian snow cover. The research questions ... -
Liverwort-Fungal Associations: Novel Symbioses In Polar Regions?
(2020-05-16)Symbioses between plants and fungi are ubiquitous in terrestrial ecosystems, in which they play key roles in plant nutrient acquisition and the cycling of elements. The plant host provides carbon fixed in photosynthesis ... -
Investigating Volcanic and Glacial Processes Using Microseismicity
(2019-11-30)Volcanoes and glaciers can both pose a significant threat to life and property. Volcanoes can erupt suddenly, without warning, causing injury, death and damage to property. Glaciers generally present a hazard over longer ...
