Productive research trip draws to a close

KerryJayne Wilson reports that the ship, the Aurora Australis (photo from digplanet.com), will set sail for Hobart soon, leaving Antarctica behind. “This is one of the most productive research expeditions I have had the privilege to take part in” she writes. […]

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Trust Chair and other scientists trapped in ice

Kerry-Jayne Wilson is among the team of scientists, other passengers and crew aboard the ship MV Akademik Shokalskiy trapped in ice in Antarctica.  The Captain issued a distress call yesterday and icebreakers are on their way to rescue the ship.  Kerry-Jayne sent her latest news on Christmas Eve.   (updated 30 Dec) […]

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