Australian-New Zealand International Scientific Drilling Consortium

23/06/2026

Cores drilled in 2016 are still revealing secrets!

New research on the crater suggests that the impact that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs also created a long-lived underground hydrothermal system capable of sustaining life-friendly conditions for at least 8 million years, far longer than previously thought.

New research on the crater suggests that the impact that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs also created a long-lived underground hydrothermal system capable of sustaining life-friendly conditions for at least 8 million years, far longer than previously thought.

The study is based on rock samples drilled from the crater during Expedition 364 in 2016. https://www.ecord.org/expedition364/

The full research publish in Nature Communications Earth & Environment: https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-026-03618-5

The Independent article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/meteorite-dinosaurs-chicxulub-crater-mexico-b2992331.html

22/06/2026

Hurry!
IODP3's next deadline for submitting a new Scientific Ocean Drilling or Land-to-Sea proposal is 1 July!

They are looking for hypothesis-driven science addressing the 2050 Science Framework, and drawing on international collaborations.

Checkout the guidelines and access the submission gateway on the IODP3 website! 👇
https://iodp3.org/proposals/

20/06/2026

It’s day, and these stripes tell a clear story of warming in New Zealand’s stunning Fiordland over the past 150 years.

ANZIC scientists from Sciences at University of Otago , institutions across NZ and around the world - including Dr Christina Riesselman - want to extend the climate picture back in time by 13,000 years... or maybe more!

Their proposed ICDP: International Continental Scientific Drilling Program project - FACET - aims to collect sediment cores from deep under the fjords, holding records of how these remarkable environments have actually stored carbon as the climate changed over thousands of years.

Fjords may occupy less than 0.1% of Earth's surface, but they are global heavyweights when it comes to carbon burial, accounting for an estimated 11% of annual marine carbon sequestration worldwide.

"A lot of carbon is being drawn down in this region," says Christina. "Plants grow rapidly because of the high rainfall, then a lot of the organic material slides off the steep fjord walls and becomes trapped in the fjord."

“We want to understand how this region works as a natural carbon sink, how it operated at different times in the past and - most importantly - what it might do in our warming future.”

📷 Christina on University of Otago’s Research Vessel Polaris II on Doubtful Sound.

Otago Geology - University of Otago, New Zealand
University of Reading Climate Stripes

18/06/2026

IODP3 are looking for new and innovative proposals for offshore drilling or SPARCs (Scientific Projects using Ocean Drilling Archives) which meet future challenges in Earth, life and environmental sciences.

If you have a science idea, but need to put some great minds together to develop the proposal, a Magellan3 Workshop is the perfect format.

Hurry! The 15 July deadline is approaching fast!

https://iodp3.org/proposals/

18/06/2026

ANZIC is proud to be part of an amazing network of NCRIS-funded research infrastructure in Australia that makes it possible for scientists to answer important questions about our oceans, our climate, our Earth... and our future.

17/06/2026

The CAPSTAN at-sea training program isn't just a game changer for the students, it's an incredible leadership opportunity for the trainers and Co-Chiefs.

Read Natalia's story here!

Dr Natalia Ribeiro Santos, IMOS Science Officer, recently had the incredible opportunity to serve as the Co-Chief Scientist on the CAPSTAN voyage aboard CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator.

Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4eNwoT6

CSIRO Australian-New Zealand International Scientific Drilling Consortium Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies - IMAS

17/06/2026

From little things 🌱 BIG THINGS GROW ! 🌳

💰 Our CORE funding – for Your scientific drilling/coring-related research projects – might not be HUGE, but the impact is!

It's the perfect way to kick start a new venture, try something new, reach out to new collaborators or fund post grad analyses!

And you don't have to take our word for it: just listen to past recipients of ANZIC Legacy funding!

Head to our website to find out more and apply! (link in Bio)

16/06/2026

11/06/2026

Support for Australian Teachers to attend!

GeoSciEdX 2026 is a rare opportunity for Australian teachers to connect with the international geoscience education community, right here in Australia. You'll gain inspiration and new ideas to bring Earth sciences alive in your classroom.

ANZIC and AuScope are offering support to attend - covering registration, accomodation & travel.

The conference will be held in Adelaide from 14–16 August.

Supporting teachers is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen geoscience education. 💪
So please pass on the offer!

📅 Expressions of Interest close: 15 June
Apply here: bit.ly/4uLX0ZM

Science Teachers' Association of Victoria Inc (STAV)
Science Teachers' Association of Queensland
Australian Earth Science Education
SA Science Teachers Association
Science Teachers Association of New South Wales
Science Educators' Association of the Australian Capital Territory

11/06/2026

The Geoscience Society of New Zealand are gearing up for their 2026 meeting.

Geoscience 2026
30 November - 3 December 2026, Rotorua

The GSNZ Organising Committee is calling for proposals for Sessions, pre-conference Workshops, post-conference Field Trips and SIG lunchtime meetings to complement the scientific programme.

GSNZ members and non-members are welcome to submit.

Deadline 26 June 2026

See Geoscience 2026 website for full details
https://confer.eventsair.com/gsnz-2026/call-for-propsals