Uploaded August 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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A saildrone recently completed the first autonomous trip around Antarctica. Its onboard camera captured footage of the Southern Ocean's fierce winds and towering waves. Video courtesy Saildrone, Inc. Used with permission. Read more about the mission: climate.gov/news-features/features/first-saildrone-circumnavigates-antarctica-seeking-carbon-dioxide