British Antarctic Survey

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is a research organization focused on polar science, particularly in Antarctica. Recent news highlights their ongoing work on the Thwaites Glacier, a rapidly melting ice formation crucial to global sea-level stability. Currently, a team of scientists, including those from Britain and South Korea, are camped on the glacier, having established a research outpost. They are using hot-water drilling techniques to access the waters beneath the glacier, aiming to deploy instruments and gather data. This data will help them understand the mechanisms driving the glacier's melting and predict its future behavior. The BAS's research on Thwaites Glacier is significant because its melting contributes substantially to rising sea levels, posing a threat to coastal communities worldwide. Their findings are vital for informing climate models and developing strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change.