This new report from MEASO reveals climate impacts and urgent need for int'l investments in long-term, year-round scientific presence in the Antarctic. Australia must do our part as responsible custodians of 42% of the frozen continent. #auspol #politas

The Marine Ecosystem Assessment for the Southern Ocean: Summary for Policymakers is out now The assessment provides a timely update of scientific finding on the changes in the ecosystems of the Southern Ocean. #MEASO Download it here: zenodo.org/records/8359585

"The Marine Ecosystem Assessment for the Southern Ocean (MEASO)" “More than 200 scientists from 19 countries have released the first comprehensive assessment of trends in Southern Ocean ecosystems, in a report written specifically for policy makers. ...” tasmaniantimes.com/2023/10/new-bl…

MEASO Sian Henley @griffiths_huw British Antarctic Survey 🐧 Antarctic Biodiversity Portal Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition antarctica.gov.au Integrating Climate and Ecosystem Dynamics SOOS Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) The launch today. Sir Guy Green, Andrew Constable, @DrJessMT. Thanks to Australian Antarctic Program Partnership, @CCAMLR1

For the first time, scientists have combined all our knowledge on ecosystems and climate change near Antarctica for decision-makers. We're so proud to have contributed to MEASO. It's like an IPCC report, just for the Southern Ocean. Read more 🐋 ow.ly/qS2R50PYerg

Just released: the first Marine Ecosystem Assessment for the Southern Ocean (MEASO)—a comprehensive assessment of the Southern Ocean. "The Southern Ocean is a crucial life-support system, not just for Antarctica but for the entire planet." MORE ⏬ theconversation.com/more-than-200-…

The full report can be found here - zenodo.org/records/8359585 🌊🐋 And here's where to find all the #MEASO reviews - frontiersin.org/research-topic… 🌏🌊 - (Thank you @TomaDesvignes)

We are so proud of MEASO and its team- a core activity of @ICED_antarctic for 5 yrs. The findings of >200 scientists from 19 countries on the future for Southern Ocean ecosystems has been distilled into this timely Summary For Policy Makers zenodo.org/records/8359585

Andrew Constable MEASO Australian Centre for Antarctic Science (ACEAS) Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Integrating Climate and Ecosystem Dynamics IPCC ipbes antarctica.gov.au Securing Antarctica's Environmental Future ABC Science Find a link here to the speech by friend of Antarctica and former Tasmanian Governor Sir Guy Green at the launch of the MEASO Summary for Policymakers aappartnership.org.au/sea-change-a-n…

❔What is the state of the #SouthernOcean? And what is its future? MEASO recently published a report that answers these questions and highlights the tools available and recommended research priorities for its conservation. #ProtectAntarctica cosmosmagazine.com/earth/oceans/a…

Science for kids, edited by kids! Frontiers for Young Minds is an open-access journal written by scientists and reviewed by young people. One of the many MEASO papers has been reviewed by Ashima, Avani, Hannah, Ria, Rima, Shaivi and Valeria, all aged 11 to 15. kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…

Don't miss our October newsletter! Featuring... 📊 #HPAI #H5N1 Monitoring Project 🇦🇶 Launch of SCAR Science Group Fellowship Programme 📚 New papers & publications MEASO Ant-ICON + SCAR Fellows ➡️And more: mailchi.mp/scar/october20… 📩Subscribe here: scar.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a6…

#PolarPride is in its fourth year! Here’s a bit of a thread of the history of the day, and where it came from #DiversityInUKPolarScience 1/6

Happy #PolarPride Day! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❄️🏔️ A little while ago I wrote a bit for APPG Polar Regions, and British Antarctic Survey 🐧 have been kind enough to repost it. If you're wondering why your timeline is full of polar stuff and rainbows today then take a look :) bas.ac.uk/blogpost/guest…

SOOS is supporting International Cryosphere Climate Initiative's #Cryosphere Pavilion at #COP28 🌊 Join us for engaging side events on Sea Ice, Polar Oceans, and more! 🗓️ Check the schedule of SOOS activities here: soos.aq/news/soos-at-c… 📽️Catch the livestream & recording on YouTube: youtube.com/@iccinet

Polar #oceans day in the International Cryosphere Climate Initiative #Cryosphere Pavilion at #COP28! Join us for side event "#Antarctic and Southern Ocean #Ecosystems Under Severe Threat from Climate Change" 11.30 am, B7, Building 71, upstairs Livestream: youtube.com/@iccinet SOOS Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)