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- There are currently 70 permanent research stations scattered across the continent of Antarctica, which represent 29 countries from every continent on Earth. Together, these countries, or ‘signatories’ of the Antarctic Treaty, must ensure the preservation and wellbeing of the natural land, and to cooperate with their fellow explorers.
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3 days ago · In 2017, there were more than 4,400 scientists undertaking research in Antarctica, a number that fell to just over 1,100 in the winter. There are over 70 permanent and seasonal research stations on the continent; the largest, United States' McMurdo Station, is capable of housing more than 1,000 people.
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3 days ago · Location: 67° 36′ 10″ S, 62° 52′ 23″ E (−67.6027°, 62.8730°) Mawson local time: 3:22 am on 29 May 2024 ( UTC +5) The station is named after Australia’s most significant Antarctic explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson. The Mawson region is one of the richest areas for seabirds in the Australian Antarctic Territory. This area supports ...
May 22, 2024 · There are currently 70 permanent research stations scattered across the continent of Antarctica, which represent 29 countries from every continent on Earth. Together, these countries, or ‘signatories’ of the Antarctic Treaty, must ensure the preservation and wellbeing of the natural land, and to cooperate with their fellow explorers.
May 20, 2024 · McMurdo Station, research and logistics installation located on the Hut Point Peninsula, on Ross Island, Antarctica. Operated by the National Science Foundation (NSF) with the assistance of the U.S. military, the station is the largest town in Antarctica and the continent’s largest research station. It sits near the foot of Mount Erebus and ...
May 22, 2024 · In the harsh and inhospitable environment of Antarctica, reliance on carefully managed resources is a critical aspect of maintaining functional and sustainable research stations. As the coldest, driest, and windiest continent in the world, Antarctica presents unique challenges to resource acquisition and utilization.
May 24, 2024 · Office of Polar Programs News. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) continues to prioritize the backlog of science and critical infrastructure projects at NSF U.S. Antarctic Program stations. Considering these factors and a reduced budget environment, NSF will not be facilitating media visits to Antarctica for the upcoming 2024-2025 season.
