Voyage to solve the mystery of Antarctica’s plummeting sea ice

Twelve Kiwis are on board Italian research vessel, the LV Laura Bassi, which is currently off the coast of Antarctica.

The two month voyage is traversing and studying the Ross Sea – where sea ice loss has been particularly stark. Many of the 35 scientists aboard are gathering data to better measure and understand the sudden drop.

Platform ocean scientist Craig Stevens, who is the New Zealand voyage leader, spoke to Stuff's Olivia Wannan from the vessel.

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- Find out more about the Ross Sea Voyage here.