USAP Implements Enhanced Protocols Regarding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1) For the 2026-2027 Antarctic Field Season
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Monday September 28, 2026
Updated information and guidance for the USAP community about the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza- September 2026.

Bidding Farewell to an Antarctic Legend
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Wednesday April 30, 2025
After 30 incredible years of service, Ivan the Terra Bus has been retired from service to the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) McMurdo Station.

Preparations Underway for a new Barge Pier at NSF McMurdo Station
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Tuesday April 29, 2025
As part of the Antarctic Infrastructure Recapitalization (AIR) efforts, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to build a barge pier at NSF McMurdo

Reminder from the NSF SAHPR Program Office for 2024-25 Antarctic Summer Season
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Tuesday October 15, 2024
As the 2024-25 austral summer season begins, the NSF Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention and Response (SAHPR) Program Office works closely with the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) to prevent sexual violence

Weather anomaly experienced in the McMurdo Dry Valleys
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Thursday September 05, 2024
An atmospheric river event in March 2022 led to record warm temperatures over much of Antarctica.

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Office of Polar Programs News
Friday June 26, 2026

The U.S. National Science Foundation will soon issue vacancy announcements that may be of particular interest to mid-career and senior scientists and engineers.