Last days at PEA before departure
BELARE 2024-25 is drawing to a close. Preparations are being made to put the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica into winter mode and pack away scientific equipment.
News from Antarctica
Interested in what's happening down at Princess Elisabeth? News from the field are posted here regularily to keep you updated about what's going on.
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Difficult Weather Hampers Return from Coast; Scientific Projects Forge Ahead
The cargo ship has been unloaded and the logistics team led by Alain Hubert has been caught in a storm on the way back to PEA. Meanwhile, the scientists continue…
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New Group of Scientists Begin Field Work While IPF Team Prepares for Arrival of Cargo Ship
With their safety training complete, this past week the newly arrived scientists headed out into the field to begin their field work while the IPF team prepared for the arrival…
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Entering the Home Stretch
Last week most of the scientists and several of the crew headed home from the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica, having accomplished their scientific objectives for this season. Only a core crew…
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On the Move
This past week saw a lot of movement and travel across the ice sheet, as many scientists headed out into the field to carry out their research.
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PEA Welcomes Even More Scientists and a Film Crew
As the scientists who arrived last week completed their field training and started to head out into the field, additional scientists and a film crew led by Belgian journalist and…
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Ship Arrives as PEA Welcomes Additional Scientists and Crew
Last weekend the cargo ship finally arrived and the first traverse to bring the containers filled with various equipment and materials to the station took place. There was also a…
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New Year, Same Unwavering Support for Science
Aside from a small New Year’s celebration for those who were at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica (PEA), the scientists and crew have been working hard supporting science projects,…
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A Busy Holiday Season
The season got into full swing this past week following the arrival of the scientists and new crew.
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Bad Weather Arrives at PEA
After some pleasant weather during the first few weeks of the season, stormy weather has arrived at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica, forcing a few changes of plan and even unexpected…