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South Pole is the Podcast that explores all things Antarctica. Whether you’re a polar enthusiast or simply curious about the icy expanse, South Pole has something for you.

Throughout the series, frozen landscapes are brought to life by discussing a broad range of topics. From the towering glaciers and sprawling ice sheets to the unique wildlife like elephant seals and penguins, each episode unp... more

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Blue carbon may help slow climate change. Antarctica and the Southern Ocean are storing far more carbon than scientists once realized. In this episode, marine ecologist Dr. Narissa Bax explains how deep-sea corals, sponges, algae, and microscopic mar... more

Elephant seals are helping to map the Southern Ocean. These extraordinary deep-diving animals are helping scientists study the Southern Ocean in places humans can barely reach, especially during the Antarctic winter. In this episode, Dr. Clive McMaho... more

First woman in Antarctica — Jackie Ronne’s story. Who was the first female Antarctic explorer? This episode explores the life of Jackie Ronne, the pioneering woman who joined a U.S. Antarctic expedition and overwintered on the continent in the 1940s.... more

Antarctic Treaty System explained—why it matters today. Season 3 of South Pole begins with a deep, accessible guide to the Antarctic Treaty System: the international agreement that keeps Antarctica demilitarized, dedicated to peace, science, and envi... more

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Narissa Bax
Marine ecologist focused on blue carbon in Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic regions
Researcher in Antarctic blue carbon; IPCC recognition; Co-author of Frontiers in Ocean Observing article
Episode: 24. What is Antarctic Blue Carbon?
Dr. Clive McMahon
Scientific and Operations Manager for the IMOS Animal Tagging Program
Sydney Institute of Marine Science / Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS)
Episode: 23. Elephant Seals Can Be Scientists Too with Dr. Clive McMahon
Joanna Kafarowski
Author and polar historian
Author of The Polar Adventures of a Rich American Dame; Antarctic Pioneer, The Trailblazing Life of Jackie Ronne
Episode: 22. Breaking the Ice Ceiling: Jackie Ronne’s Antarctic Expedition
Alejandra Mancilla
Political philosopher, Professor of philosophy
University of Oslo
Episode: 21. A Continent for Science, A Continent for peace: The Antarctic Treaty System
Carol Devine
Researcher and writer focused on environmental issues and polar exploration
Episode: 20. Putting Antarctic Women on the Map with Carol Devine
Dr. Joe Levy
Associate Professor of Earth and Environmental Geosciences at Colgate University, geomorphologist and planetary scientist.
Colgate University
Episode: 19. Cold Dirt, Permafrost, and the Greening of Antarctica with Dr. Joe Levy
Dr. Carolyn Philpott
Senior lecturer in musicology at the University of Tasmania's Conservatorium of Music and an adjunct senior researcher at the University's Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies.
University of Tasmania
Episode: 18. Antarctic Musicology and the Not So Silent Continent with Dr. Carolyn Philpott
Dr. Tas van Ommen
Antarctic climate scientist and adjunct professor at the University of Tasmania
University of Tasmania
Episode: 16. Ice Cores and Paleoclimatology with Dr. Tas van Ommen
Dr. Javier Arata
Marine biologist and expert in fisheries management.
Episode: 15. Antarctic Krill: where science, governance, and industry meet with Dr. Javier Arata

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24. What is Antarctic Blue Carbon?
Q: What are researchers hoping to learn next about Antarctic blue carbon?
Researchers are prioritizing multidisciplinary collaboration to map linkages across terrestrial and marine ecosystems, understand data gaps in East Antarctica, and explore how governance and policy can better protect these carbon processes while supporting climate and biodiversity objectives.
24. What is Antarctic Blue Carbon?
Q: What governance or policy frameworks are relevant for protecting Antarctic blue carbon?
The Antarctic Treaty System and CAMLR are central governance structures, with increasing consideration of climate-smart marine spatial planning and biodiversity‑focused treaties to ensure that conservation and climate goals align, while recognizing the unique legal and governance landscape of Antarctica.
24. What is Antarctic Blue Carbon?
Q: How is carbon storage different from long-term sequestration in this context?
Storage refers to carbon being captured and held within ecosystems, while sequestration means that carbon is kept out of the atmosphere for centuries or more; in practice, only permanently removed carbon qualifies as sequestration in carbon credit contexts, which makes deep-sea storage pathways distinct from coastal blue carbon systems.
24. What is Antarctic Blue Carbon?
Q: What kinds of Antarctic ecosystems are involved in blue carbon besides mangroves?
In Antarctica, surface phytoplankton and deep-sea communities, including coral gardens and sponge fields, contribute to carbon uptake and, when carbon is buried in sediments below the oxygenated layer, can be stored for centuries to millennia, forming a long-term carbon sink.
24. What is Antarctic Blue Carbon?
Q: Well, when I stumbled across your research, can you start by explaining what blue carbon means?
Blue carbon refers to carbon stored and sequestered by ocean-based habitats, traditionally mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrasses, with Antarctic blue carbon focusing on processes in the Southern Ocean and deep-sea environments, including coral gardens and sponge habitats that contribute to long-term carbon storage when carbon is buried in sediments.

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This show centers on Antarctica, blending science, policy, history, and human stories to illuminate how polar research connects to global climate, conservation, and geopolitics. Episodes frequently explore governance frameworks (like the Antarctic Treaty System), the science of carbon storage and oceanography, and personal narratives of pioneers and researchers in extreme environments. A notable thread is the emphasis on storytelling that translates complex scientific topics into engaging, policy-relevant discussions, with guests ranging from marine ecologists to polar historians. The mix of rigorous science, historical context, and accessibility makes it appealing to listeners who want a thoughtful, interdisciplinary look at the icy contin... more

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