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02
2023
Future plans for USAP vessel support by the ARSV Laurence M. GouldThe ARSV Laurence M. Gould (LMG) has been successfully supporting the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) in the Southern Ocean since 1997. Jan
25
2023
NSF Office of Polar Programs (OPP) communications surveyWe want to know how we're doing! Are you interested in OPP news, research, and events? Let us know in our communications survey. Jan
18
2023
Next Round of Sexual Assault Harassment Prevention and Response (SAHPR) Virtual Listening SessionsNumerous virtual listening session will be held via zoom throughout February. Jan
12
2023
Live from Antarctica: It's not all snow and iceJoin researcher and educator Ariel Waldman as she dives into the soils of Antarctica and tells stories about how Antarctica is interconnected with the rest of the Earth and can inform us about the search for life on other planets. Jan
06
2023
Deadline Approaching for USAP Antarctic FieldworkThe deadline for researchers interested in funding for Antarctic fieldwork must submit a concept outline no later than January 17. Dec
07
2022
Sexual Assault Harassment Prevention and Response (SAHPR) Virtual Listening SessionThe virtual listening session will be held via zoom on December 13, 2022 10:00-11:30am ET (December 14, 2022 4:00-5:30am NZ) Dec
02
2022
U.S. Antarctic stations celebrate Polar Pride DayPolar Pride celebrations span the frozen continent Nov
30
2022
Job Opportunity: Physical Science Program DirectorAntarctic Sciences Section is hiring a Physical Science Program Director for the Antarctic Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences Program. Apply by January 16 on USAjobs. Nov
12
2022
Message to the Antarctic Community Regarding COVID MeasuresMcMurdo Station experienced an increase in COVID-19 cases in October and November. The safety and health of the deployed and deploying population is our highest priority, which is why NSF is instituting a two-week pause in travel from Christchurch to McMurdo. This temporary pause will lower transmission rates and decrease the likelihood of positive individuals reaching other locations. Nov
05
2022
NSF Office of Polar Programs Message Regarding Pause in Deployments to AntarcticaConsistent with the U.S. National Science Foundation's commitment to balance research and operational needs while containing the spread of Covid cases in Antarctica, NSF is implementing a pause on all travel to the continent for the next two weeks, effective immediately, while the situation is re-assessed. Nov
01
2022
USAP plans for the upcoming Antarctic research seasonUSAP outlines actions to ensure the health and safety of all deployers. Oct
26
2022
The Antarctic Sun turns 25This year marks the 25th anniversary of The Antarctic Sun, the U.S. Antarctic Program's website for Antarctic news and information. Oct
20
2022
Environmental Update for USAP Personnel in Response to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1)The USAP is requiring enhanced biosecurity protocols in the Antarctic this season, including pre-landing surveillance, decontamination of boots and gear between seabird colonies, and reporting of suspected HPAI outbreaks.
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