| Weddell Sea Expedition 2019 | |
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| Duration: | 49 days |
| Location: | Weddell Sea, Antarctica |
| Type: | Expedition |
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The Weddell Sea Expedition 2019 was a 49 day expedition to the Weddell Sea, in Antarctica, that sought to study the glaciology and biology at and near the Larsen C ice shelf.[1] [2] [3] It was the first expedition to investigate the area that Iceberg A-68 broke away from in July 2017.[4]
In addition to the scientific objectives, the expedition was active in the region where Ernest Shackleton's ship, the Endurance, sank in 1915. Expedition Chief Scientist, Professor Julian Dowdeswell commented, "if we are that close to one of the most iconic vessels in polar exploration, we have got to go and look for it."[4] However, the Endurance was not found on the expedition, and was only rediscovered in 2022.[5]