This year, the ozone hole over Antarctica closed not only earlier than expected, but also the earliest since 2019. It closed on 1 December. Data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring…
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Scientists record the shortest ozone hole since 2019
This year, the ozone hole over Antarctica closed not only earlier than expected, but also the earliest since 2019. It closed on 1 December. Data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring…
Noosfera crossed the Arctic Circle for the first time and provides international research
Since December 11, the Ukrainian ice-class RV Noosfera has been operating for the first time south of the Antarctic Circle. There, the vessel provides international oceanographic and geological research. A…
Ukrainian scientists recorded a temperature anomaly in Antarctica
Meteorologists at Vernadsky have recorded a new climate anomaly. This year, the seawater temperature in the area of our station has never dropped below the freezing point, that is, -1.8°C…
Noosfera already near Vernadsky: delivered Ukrainian and Mexican expeditions
The Ukrainian icebreaker Noosfera arrived at Akademik Vernadsky station. The vessel delivered the Ukrainian seasonal expedition team, as well as members of the First Mexican Antarctic Expedition. The journey from…
New research and urgent technical work: a seasonal team of specialists has left for Antarctica
The members of the seasonal expedition departed for Akademik Vernadsky station. Their long journey from Kyiv to Antarctica began today, November 24, 2025. The team consists of scientists and technicians.…
Noosfera already in Antarctica, at the Arctowski Polish station
Our research ice-class vessel Noosfera has reached Antarctica. Its first stop in the new season was traditionally the Arctowski Polish Antarctic station. It is located on King George Island. The…
Biologists of the 30th expedition recorded the earliest spring return of humpback whales
Ukrainian scientists have recorded the early return of humpback whales to the Antarctic Peninsula region — the area where the Ukrainian Vernadsky Station is located. This observation has also been…
Political prisoner because of Antarctica: russia put in jail the Ukrainian scientist for opposing its plans on the Southern Ocean
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, Russians arrested and accused Ukrainian marine biologist Leonid Pshenichnov of state treason. He became the first political prisoner in the history of Antarctica for opposing…
Happy Independence Day of Ukraine!
Polar explorers from Akademik Vernadsky station congratulated Ukraine on Independence Day. They noted that even 15 thousand kilometers from home, Ukraine is with them everywhere: in their everyday life, holidays,…