Antarctica Courses and Certifications

Ice in the Climate System - Types and Formation

Explore five types of ice in the climate system: sea ice, ice sheets, ice shelves, icebergs, and mountain glaciers. Learn about their formation, characteristics, and roles in Earth's environment.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Victoria University of Wellington

Antarctica: From Geology to Human History

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Take a virtual field trip to Antarctica, as we go on location to explore the geology and history of the coldest, driest, windiest continent on earth.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Victoria University of Wellington

Antarctica: Life on the Frozen Continent

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Take a virtual field trip to discover the fascinating wildlife of Antarctica and meet the scientists and artists who live and work on the frozen continent.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Seds Online

Salty Tales of Diagenesis in Antarctica

Explore Antarctic brine's role in sediment cementation and its implications for climate history. Learn about groundwater composition, mineral precipitation, and ice sheet dynamics.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Antarctica Matters

Explore Antarctica's crucial role in Earth's past and future, its impact on global climate, and the unique international scientific cooperation it fosters, as explained by Antarctic researcher Chandrika Nath.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

Antarctica - A Window to Hope

Descubre cómo la Antártida, un continente sin fronteras, se convirtió en un ejemplo de cooperación científica y paz global, ofreciendo esperanza para el futuro de la humanidad.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Terra Incognita - Journey to Antarctica's Maitri Research Base

Explore Antarctica's wonders through Dr. Ankush Deshmukh's expedition experiences. Discover scientific collaboration, survival challenges, and the impact of global warming on this pristine ecosystem.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

The Climate Canary: Measuring Change on Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier

Explore Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier, its role as a climate indicator, and methods for measuring glacial change. Learn about ice dynamics, mass balance, and global implications through expert insights and hands-on activities.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Cryospheric Contribution to Sea Level Rise - Current Estimates and Projections - Part 1

Explore current research on ice sheet mass balance, glacier melt, and sea level rise projections. Gain insights into cryospheric changes and their global impacts from leading climate scientists.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Looking Under the Ice - Fall Meeting 2014 Press Conference

Explore cutting-edge research on ice sheets and glaciers, uncovering hidden processes shaping Earth's polar regions and their impact on global climate systems.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Comprehensive Meteorological Study of Antarctica - AWARE Project Overview

Comprehensive meteorological study of West Antarctica using advanced equipment to collect crucial data on climate change trends, cloud properties, and atmospheric conditions in this rapidly warming region.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

The Threat from Thwaites - The Retreat of Antarctica's Riskiest Glacier

Experts discuss the rapid retreat of Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, its potential impact on global sea levels, and the urgency of understanding its weakening process to address future flooding risks in coastal areas.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Toward Solution Science: Lessons from a Decade of Climate Scientist-Practitioner Dialog

Explore the journey towards solution-oriented science through a decade-long dialogue between a climate scientist and adaptation practitioner, focusing on making research relevant to societal challenges and decision-making.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Ice: Birds Foretelling Climate Change

Explore how climate change impacts snow petrels in Antarctica through Indian researcher Anant Pande's work, revealing the delicate balance between melting ice and extreme weather on these unique birds' nesting habits.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Alan Turing Institute

Building Digital Tools for Polar Research

Explore innovative digital tools for polar research, including automated ship route planning and Antarctica's digital twin, with experts from the British Antarctic Survey and Alan Turing Institute.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video