British Antarctic Survey - http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/
BAS is responsible for almost all of the British Government's scientific research in the Antarctic, South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands. The site describes the work of BAS and includes a wealth of information on subjects including conservation and climate change. |
Classroom Antarctica - http://www.classroom.antarctica.gov.au/
Offers information for students about heroic endeavours, the unique wildlife and global significance of the region. Includes activities, materials and links to other regional resources. |
Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs - http://www.comnap.aq/
Established in 1988 to bring together managers of national agencies responsible for the conduct of Antarctic operations in support of science. Information on stations and bases, country programs, and links. |
Environmental Impact Assessment of US Nongovernmental Activities in Antarctica - http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/nepa/antarctica/finaleis/index.html
Document discusses characteristics of the content, scientific and tourism activities there, and their potential environmental impacts. |
Ice and Climate Division - http://www.nerc-bas.ac.uk/public/icd/
British group studying the evolution of the Antarctic ice-atmosphere-ocean system to predict future behavior. Includes ice imagery, climate maps, and current research on icebergs, ice sheets, climate, ozone depletion, and the impact of ultraviolet radiation on the environment. |
Raytheon Polar Services Company - http://rpsc.raytheon.com/
Support of scientific research. |
The Antarctic Sun - http://antarcticsun.usap.gov/
Provides news on Antarctica events and details scientific research. |
Tierras Polares - Transantarctica 2005-06 - http://www.tierraspolares.es/transantartica_ing.php
Day by day report of the crossing of the Oriental part of the Antarctic traveling 5,000 kilometers and reaching the South Pole of Inaccessibility without mechanic means or aerial supplies. [English, Italian, Spanish] |