Instagram Live Series

In 2024, the BASE Millennium Institute developed the Instagram Live Series, an initiative comprising 14 live broadcasts and conversations aimed at bringing Antarctic and Subantarctic research closer to new audiences through an engaging, dynamic, and accessible format. Through Instagram, the series created a space for interaction between scientific teams and social media users, who were able to learn about different research projects, ask questions, and engage directly with the researchers behind them.

Hosted by science journalist Constanza Barrientos, the series covered a wide range of research topics, including insects from Navarino Island, the evolutionary history of penguins, marine invertebrate biodiversity in the Southern Ocean, and the challenges of scientific research and science communication. Some conversations were also linked to relevant international observances, such as World Penguin Day and the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

The initiative provided an opportunity to explore the potential of live broadcasts as a science communication tool, creating a space for direct interaction throughout 2024 where audiences not only gained access to scientific content but could also share their questions and engage in dialogue with those conducting Antarctic and Subantarctic research.

Examples from the “Instagram Live Series” (available in Spanish only)

"Challenges in Research and Science Communication" – Julia Saravia

"Uncovering the Secrets of Navarino Island’s Insects" – Javier Rendoll

"Journey to the Depths of the Southern Ocean: Exploring the World of Marine Invertebrates" – Andrea Martínez

"Gliding Through Time: The Evolutionary History of Penguins" – Eduardo Pizarro