Kate Retallick, from Bangor University, spoke about POLOMINTS on BBC Radio Wales on 4th June 2026.

In the segment (which can be found here, after the 1h55 mark) Kate talked about the POLOMINTS general research aims and how they used Bangor University’s multibeam echosounder mounted to Erebus to create the first 3D underwater profiles of the glacier margin in Sheldon Cove. She explained how this would be combined with oceanographic measurements and observations from stereo cameras to better assess the impacts of calving and generation of internal tsunamis in the fjord.  Kate also spoke about the positive aspects of working in Antarctica, getting to continue the exploration of one of the remotest places on Earth, having been inspired to contribute in research there since childhood, plus amazing scenery and wildlife; and the not so good bits, i.e. having to spend a lot of time away from family.