Antarctic science expedition put on ice due to problems with Australia’s research vessel Nuyina
by Henry Belot from on (#68WVK)
Ocean voyage to study declining sea ice levels cancelled after RSV Nuyina required repairs, leaving climate scientists dismayed
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A major scientific expedition to urgently assess record-low sea ice levels in Antarctica has been cancelled due to ongoing repairs of Australia's icebreaking vessel, RSV Nuyina, with climate scientists expressing disappointment at Band-Aid" solutions.
US scientists have this week reported that the floating ice around the continent - which protects melting glaciers from currents and warmer waters - has reached the lowest level recorded, in part due to unprecedented heatwaves.
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