We're on our way to investigate Greenland's melting glaciers | British Antarctic Survey

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The RRS Sir David Attenborough is setting out on its first science mission in the Arctic: KANG-GLAC, investigating Greenland’s melting Kangerlussuaq glacier.

Over 6 weeks, more than 40 people who will work around-the-clock to collect samples from the seafloor, ocean and rocks on land. From field camps to helicopters and underwater robots, this mission will use the full capability of the UK's polar research ship.

Lead scientist Dr Kelly Hogan explains why studying Greenland's changing ice sheet is affecting the ocean and climate, and how is this particularly relevant for people living in the UK.

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The polar regions may be at the ends of the Earth, but what happens there affects us all.

The British Antarctic Survey is working to uncover the secrets of the polar regions and the frozen regions of the Earth. Our research highlights the fragility of the Earth’s frozen environments, and what that means for our planet.

Our expertise spans the depths of the oceans to the inner edge of space. We've been living and working in the extremes of Antarctica and the Arctic for over 60 years. Our scientists discovered the hole in the ozone layer and identified key evidence for climate change in ancient ice! 

British Antarctic Survey carries out and supports polar science for the UK, operates the UK's polar research stations, aircraft and Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough, and collaborates with science communities around the world.

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