A lifebuoy is pictured onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough, while moored at Harwich International Port in Harwich, eastern England on October 6, 2025, ahead of the ship's departure to undertake research in the Antarctic later in the month as part of British Antarctic Survey. The British Antarctic Survey provides the UK's national polar capability by operating research stations, aircraft and Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough, supporting science at the poles and securing the UK's presence in Antarctic affairs. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)