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Interested in what's happening down at Princess Elisabeth? News and press releases are posted here regularly to keep you updated about what is going on during the various seasons.

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  • Doctor Jaques Richon poses in the newly completed surgery room at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica - © International Polar Foundation

    Jacques Richon – One of a Kind

    It is with immense sadness that the International Polar Foundation learned of the death of friend and Expedition Medic, Jacques Richon, who fell victim to an avalanche in the Canton…

  • Departure of the BELARE team at Novo Base - © International Polar Foundation

    Returning Home Following a Season to be Proud of

    The last 2020-2021 BELARE crew left Princess Elisabeth Antarctica on Tuesday 16 February after securing everything and putting the station into winter mode.  The station is now running on its…

  • The sun starts to dip below the horizon in February at Utsteinen - © International Polar Foundation

    Preparing to Close PEA for the Winter

    As February progresses and the sun dips below the horizon for longer and longer periods of time each night, it’s a reminder that the 2020 - 2021 season is drawing…

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