‘Robust little’ vessel begins treacherous 22,000km journey around Antarctica in the name of climate science
The autonomous vessel being deployed by the CSIRO in waters off Hobart for its months-long mission. Photograph: CSIROView image in fullscreenThe autonomous vessel being deployed by the CSIRO in waters off Hobart for its months-long mission. The journey is seven times the distance between Sydney and Perth.Along the way, it is expected to encounter massive waves, freezing temperatures, ferocious winds, and even the odd curious seal or albatross.The mission?
- ▪The autonomous vessel being deployed by the CSIRO in waters off Hobart for its months-long mission.
- ▪Photograph: CSIROView image in fullscreenThe autonomous vessel being deployed by the CSIRO in waters off Hobart for its months-long mission.
- ▪The journey is seven times the distance between Sydney and Perth.Along the way, it is expected to encounter massive waves, freezing temperatures, ferocious winds, and even the odd curious seal or albatross.The mission?
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The autonomous vessel being deployed by the CSIRO in waters off Hobart for its months-long mission. Photograph: CSIROView image in fullscreenThe autonomous vessel being deployed by the CSIRO in waters off Hobart for its months-long mission. Photograph: CSIROAustralian climate and environmental reportingClimate crisis‘Robust little’ vessel begins treacherous 22,000km journey around Antarctica in the name of climate sciencePowered by sun and wind, the uncrewed vehicle will collect data to help Australian scientists better understand how oceans absorb emissionsSupported byAbout this contentPetra StockFri 25 Sep 2026 11.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 25 Sep 2026 11.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA small uncrewed vessel has embarked on a lap around Antarctica and may not return for…
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