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1. en.wikipedia.org › United_States_Antarctic_ProgramUnited States Antarctic Program - Wikipedia

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   The United States Antarctic Program (or USAP; formerly known as the United States Antarctic Research Program or USARP and the United States Antarctic Service or USAS) is an organization of the United States government which has a presence in the Antarctica continent.

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   What is the United States Antarctic Program?

   • The United States Antarctic Program represents our Nation in Antarctica. Carrying forward U.S. goals supporting the Antarctic Treaty, the program strives to encourage international cooperation, maintain an active and influential presence in the region, and continue to conduct high-quality science research, all while sustaining funding efficiency.

   The USAP Portal: Science and Support in Antarctica - About the Program

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   How does the USAP protect Antarctica?

   • Because Antarctica is one of Earth's pristine, isolated regions, the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties have developed measures to protect the environment and conserve living resources; in response, the United States has created laws and regulations to implement these measures. Anyone participating in the USAP must work within these regulations.

   The USAP Portal: Science and Support in Antarctica - About the Program

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   What does the Department of State do in Antarctica?

   • The Department of State is responsible for formulating foreign policy and providing foreign policy direction in regard to developing and implementing an integrated U.S. policy for Antarctica. This includes conducting foreign relations regarding Antarctica and adjudicating legal matters related to interpreting and implementing the Antarctic Treaty.

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   How many research stations are there in Antarctica?

   • The U.S. Antarctic Program operates three year-round research stations and two research vessels. Additional temporary field camps are constructed and operated during the austral summer.

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3. www.usap.govUnited States Antarctic Program - The USAP Portal: Science ...

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   USAP.gov is the main repository for information about the United States Antarctic Program. The site is designed for the general public, news agencies, academia, and program participants.

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4. www.usap.gov › abouttheusapThe USAP Portal: Science and Support in Antarctica - About ...

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   General facts about the United States Antarctic Program, including summary and background, policies, conservation, and international cooperation regarding Antarctica.

5. www.nsf.gov › geo › oppU.S. Antarctic Program | NSF - National Science Foundation

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   Approximately, 3,000 Americans are involved each year. The research has three goals: to understand the region and its ecosystems; to understand its effects on (and responses to) global processes such as climate; and to use the region as a platform to study the upper atmosphere and space.

6. future.usap.gov › guiding-principlesOur Plans - United States Antarctic Program

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   The guiding principles of the Future USAP project inform and drive all aspects of its design. These principles are a reflection of the broader goals of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and its United States Antarctic Program.

7. en.wikipedia.org › Research_stations_in_AntarcticaResearch stations in Antarctica - Wikipedia

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   The United States maintains the southernmost base, Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station, and the largest base and research station in Antarctica, McMurdo Station. The second-southernmost base is the Chinese Kunlun Station at 80°25′2″S during the summer season, and the Russian Vostok Station at 78°27′50″S during the winter season.

8. future.usap.gov › engaging-our-communityOur Plans | United States Antarctic Program

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   Future USAP is a part of the United States Antarctic Program. To learn more, visit the links below.