Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
@AntarcticaSouth
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We are an international coalition of organisations working to ensure the preservation of the Antarctic and the great Southern Ocean.
Washington DC & Worldwide
Joined April 2010
"Blood Falls" in Antarctica—a crimson cascade of iron-rich brine seeping from Taylor Glacier. Scientists are still untangling the mystery behind its eerie, unpredictable flow. A perfect Valentine’s Day enigma—Antarctica’s own bleeding heart. ❤️
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On #WomenInScienceDay, we’re revisiting this powerful guest blog: A woman’s place is in Antarctica. ❄️ From Shackleton’s rejection of "sporty girls" to today’s pioneering female scientists on the ice, the journey has been long—but far from over.
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RT @UN: The world needs science, and science needs women. 👩🔬🧪 Yet, they remain under-represented and struggle to get recognition for thei…
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RT @SCAR_Tweets: Today marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Women remain underrepresented in…
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RT @HighSeasAllianc: 👏 Congratulations to Switzerland🇨🇭 for adding their signature to the #BBNJ Treaty. 🎊 With Switzerland's signature,…
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Scientists film thriving marine life beneath sea ice at Bunger Hills, East #Antarctica! 🧊🐠 Using underwater drones, researchers uncovered a colorful ecosystem never before documented—some species may even be new to science. #ProtectAntarctica 🎥 Watch:
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RT @UNBiodiversity: The ocean is our strongest ally against climate change. As part of the #OceanDecade, scientists across the world are h…
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🌊 NEW BLOG! 🎥 Award-winning filmmaker @AbrahamJoffe takes us behind the scenes of #OurOceans for @Netflix, revealing the untold stories of the Southern Ocean’s incredible wildlife. 📷 by Ryan Tidman & Abraham Joffe @FreeborneMedia 🔗 Read more:
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RT @HighSeasAllianc: 👏 Congratulations France🇫🇷 on your leadership! Your ratification of the #HighSeasTreaty at the @UN moves the official…
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RT @AusAntarctic: 🤔What’s driving ice loss in Antarctica? A review published in @ScienceMagazine today, highlights research opportunities…
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RT @UNDP: From penguins 🐧 and whales to carbon storage, Antarctica plays a vital role in the Earth’s balance. But melting glaciers and shr…
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RT @AusAntarctic: Antarctic biodiversity is more than penguins & seals. But an Antarctic-wide biodiversity review in @ScienceMagazine, led…
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RT @SCAR_Tweets: 🦐 Save the date for the 2025 SKEG Krill Symposium, 10-12 March (Online) Share krill research, pitch ideas, and connect w…
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🌊 ASOC is part of the Together #ForTheOcean coalition, working to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030. The Ocean Agenda, their new blog, launches with a first post outlining six urgent actions to achieve #30x30. 🔗 Read more:
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RT @pewenvironment: 🌊🇫🇷🇪🇸✒️ Ocean news! France and Spain joins 15 countries in ratifying the #HighSeas treaty. Once ratified by 60 coun…
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RT @penguin_gps: Discover the World Through a Penguin's Eyes! 🐧🎥 Thanks to Global Penguin Society's (GPS) collaboration with other partners…
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🌡️ "Warm" water is creeping toward Antarctica’s Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf, raising concerns about future ice loss and sea level rise.🧊 Is this a warning sign of climate change—or just natural variability? 📈 Scientists say long-term monitoring is crucial.
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Cool event alert!
Imagining Antarctica: artists and writers on the frozen continent 🎨 Join us on Tue 11 Feb, to take a unique look at Antarctica through the eyes of artists, musicians and writers. 🎟️ Book your free tickets below
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🌊 Together #ForTheOcean is live on LinkedIn! We have joined forces with like-minded organizations to help turn promises into action and protect at least 30% of the ocean by 2030. Head over to LinkedIn to join the conversation:
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RT @LewisPughFDN: "They are tiny, unsung heroes that sustain incredible marine life, but climate change & unsustainable fishing are putting…
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