Investigation found increasing OH&S risks and risks from ocean inundation at the base unless it had major upgrade
Australia will roll back its research activities at Macquarie Island and close its year-round base on the sub-Antarctic island in a move forced partly by funding pressures.
The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) on Tuesday announced plans to close its permanent research station that has been operating since 1948 and instead use a network of field huts to be used by seasonal staff.
Continue reading…
Source: Guardian Environment