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	$6.5M to kick-start non-lethal whale research The Government will invest more than $6 million in 2008-09 in non-lethal whale research and other critical conservation programs as part of its ongoing strategy to end so-called 'scientific' whaling. more »
	A win for Southern Ocean ecosystems at international forum Australia’s proposal for an area of the Southern Ocean to be declared a vulnerable marine ecosystem has been adopted by CCAMLR. more »
	Injured expeditioner evacuated by US aircraft The United States Antarctic Program has assisted in the evacuation from Antarctica of an injured Australian expeditioner: updated with video. more »

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Blog 13 November - Introducing AGAP North and progress so far This blog will be a weekly feature, posted initially from Davis station and then from the heart of the continent - the AGAP North field camp. more »

Krill Cam brings live krill to your computer Live krill, direct from the Southern Ocean, are now swimming under the spotlight in the Australian Antarctic Division’s krill aquarium, thanks to the installation of a web cam above their tank more »

Day to day: Casey Davis Macquarie Island Mawson

	What do chook disease and royalty have in common? That is a question biologists are investigating at Mawson this year.... more »
	48-hour filmmaking Stations across Antarctica were invited to participate in an annual filmmaking competition. See what Casey and Mawson came up with... more »