But that's where Wellington scientist Dr Ruzica Dadic has spent part of her year. A snow and ice physicist at Victoria University of Wellington, Dadic has been one of the few people travelling in 2020. Dr Ruzica Dadic spent five weeks on the Polarstern ship in the Arctic. The study of Antarctic sea ice could have a direct impact on New Zealand's industries, she said. "Sea ice in the Antarctic, it impacts the ocean and impacts the ecosystem … eventually down the line it will impact New Zealand and our fisheries."

Source: New Zealand Herald December 03, 2020 01:50 UTC