Yesterday, 29 January 2026, an important meeting took place between officials and scientists from Ukraine and Mexico, during which the parties discussed areas and prospects for cooperation in Antarctica. Symbolically,…
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Ukraine's only polar biology laboratory is now operational
The National Antarctic Scientific Centre has opened its own laboratory for analysing biological samples brought back from Antarctica. This is a significant step, as the life sciences have long been…
A first in history: meteorologist Anzhelika Hanchuk will lead the 31st Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition team
For the first time, a woman — meteorologist, Anzhelika Hanchuk, will lead the annual expedition team to the Akademik Vernadsky station. She will become the leader of the 31st Ukrainian…
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 Antarctic 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…