APECS Oceania, the national committee for members in Australia and New Zealand, recently voted on a brand new logo:
The penguin represents the Antarctic research done by members in both countries - Hobart (Australia) and Christchurch (New Zealand) are both known as "Gateways" to the Antarctic. The stars - created out of stylised snowflakes as a nod to the APECS international logo - form the shape of the Southern Cross, a symbol that appears on the flags of both NZ and Australia, and one that situates the committee in the southern hemisphere. Our antipodean members are proud to have a new logo, and look forward to showcasing the work of APECS under this local branding for years to come.
The penguin and Southern Cross symbol features on the APECS Oceania Facebook Page, twitter account, and on ther website.
For more on the activities of APECS Oceania, see http://apecsoceania.com/
