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Research Vessel Araon Reaches Antarctic Ice Zone

1/6/2026

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The Araon entered the sea ice zone surrounding Antarctica at 5 a.m. on Monday after ten days at sea.
The scene revealed vast expanses of floating ice with rough edges and soft surfaces.
Seals lounged atop the ice, seemingly indifferent to their surroundings.
Siobhán Johnson, a doctoral student at the University of Cambridge, said she was excited about the moment.

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The Araon entered the sea ice zone surrounding Antarctica at 5 a.m. on Monday after ten days at sea.
The scene revealed vast expanses of floating ice with rough edges and soft surfaces.
Seals lounged atop the ice, seemingly indifferent to their surroundings.
Siobhán Johnson, a doctoral student at the University of Cambridge, said she was excited about the moment.