Antarctica Day is celebrated annually on 1 December, honoring of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959. Join the APECS-organised webinar titled "Science and Life in the Southern Ocean" on December 2nd to hear how scientists in our community engage with the continent. You can register for the webinar by following this link.
US Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star keeping open the passage in the Ross Sea, Antarctica. Photo credit: Martina Tenti
Several research bases have been built on land to study the Antarctic continent. However, icebreakers are also relevant in this context and can serve as temporary "floating" bases. By collecting data and analyzing the seabed, it is possible to reconstruct the history of the Antarctic Ice Sheet through the different geomorphological structures left on the seafloor during its passage (paleo-reconstruction). In this webinar, we will explore two important icebreakers—the Laura Bassi (an Italian research vessel) and the Nathaniel B. Palmer (a U.S. research vessel)—and hear from Dr. Laura De Santis and Dr. Jamin Greenbaum about what a typical day at sea is like for a researcher, the importance of teamwork, and the various scientific activities carried out. The webinar will conclude with a presentation on the school initiative “UKPN’s Antarctic Flags Project,” delivered by Prof. Fiona Sheriff.
Duration: 1h30 (Introduction + 15 minute presentations) When: Monday, December 2nd, 17:00 GMT
Agenda:
-17:00: Introduction - Martina Tenti (10 minutes)
-17.10: 1st speaker - Dr. Laura De Santis - Italian Program (15 minutes + questions)
-17:30: 2nd speaker - Dr. Jamin Greenbaum - US Program (15 minutes + questions)
-17:50: 3rd speaker - Prof. Fiona Sheriff - UKPN’s Antarctic Flags Project (15 minutes + questions)
-18:10: Conclusions
