Australian team completes major research mission to Antarctic islands
澳洲團隊完成南極群島重大研究任務
In a remarkable scientific achievement, the Australian Antarctic Program has concluded a major research campaign to the remote Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI).
在一項卓越的科學成就中，澳洲南極計畫（Australian Antarctic Program）完成了一次前往偏遠赫德島與麥當勞群島（HIMI）的重大研究活動。
This mission, the most significant in the region for over two decades, used the icebreaker RSV Nuyina to explore this UNESCO World Heritage territory, located 4,000 km from Western Australia.
這項任務是該地區二十多年來最重要的一次，利用破冰船「RSV Nuyina」號探索這個位於西澳外海4,000公里處的聯合國教科文組織世界遺產領地。
Often described as a 'land of fire and ice,' HIMI is defined by its active volcano, Big Ben, and vast glaciers.
HIMI常被形容為「冰與火之國」（ㄅㄧㄥㄩˇㄏㄨㄛˇㄓㄍㄨㄛˊ），其地形特徵為活火山「大班」（Big Ben）與廣闊的冰川。
During two voyages, scientists tackled critical objectives, including monitoring wildlife health, such as checking elephant seals for H5 bird flu, and studying the impact of climate change on glacial retreat.
在兩次航行中，科學家們處理了關鍵目標，包括監測野生動物健康（例如檢查象鼻海豹是否感染H5禽流感），以及研究氣候變遷對冰川退縮（ㄊㄨㄟˋㄙㄨㄛ）的影響。
Supported by a $17.6 million government commitment, the mission involved teams like the Australian Antarctic Division and SAEF.
在政府承諾投入1,760萬澳元的支援下，該任務匯集了澳洲南極局（Australian Antarctic Division）與SEAF等團隊。
Despite the challenges of the unpredictable Southern Ocean, the campaign successfully showcased how logistical precision and scientific collaboration allow us to understand the changing nature of the world’s most isolated environments.
儘管面臨變化莫測的南冰洋挑戰，該活動成功展示了後勤精密性與科學協作如何使我們了解世界最偏遠環境不斷變化的本質。
