Entering the Home Stretch
Last week most of the scientists and several of the crew headed home from the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica, having accomplished their scientific objectives for this season. Only a core crew…
News from Antarctica
Interested in what's happening down at Princess Elisabeth? News from the field are posted here regularily to keep you updated about what's going on.
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On the Move
This past week saw a lot of movement and travel across the ice sheet, as many scientists headed out into the field to carry out their research.
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Live from Antarctica: Discussion with Scientists and Engineers at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica
Here's your chance to meet and engage with scientists and engineers that are working in Antarctica via a live Zoom event!
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PEA Welcomes Even More Scientists and a Film Crew
As the scientists who arrived last week completed their field training and started to head out into the field, additional scientists and a film crew led by Belgian journalist and…
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Ship Arrives as PEA Welcomes Additional Scientists and Crew
Last weekend the cargo ship finally arrived and the first traverse to bring the containers filled with various equipment and materials to the station took place. There was also a…
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New Year, Same Unwavering Support for Science
Aside from a small New Year’s celebration for those who were at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica (PEA), the scientists and crew have been working hard supporting science projects,…
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A Busy Holiday Season
The season got into full swing this past week following the arrival of the scientists and new crew.
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More Scientists and Crew Arrive as Weather Improves
Sunny skies have returned to vicinity of the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica just in time for new arrivals at the station!
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Bad Weather Arrives at PEA
After some pleasant weather during the first few weeks of the season, stormy weather has arrived at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica, forcing a few changes of plan and even unexpected…
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Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Welcomes First Scientists of the Season
On December 2nd, Princess Elisabeth Antarctica (PEA) welcomed the first scientific team of the season. Comprising four scientists, three pilots, and technicians from the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) in Germany,…