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© 1. Beneke de Wet — South African Antarctic Base Station / 2. International Polar Foundation — Princess Elisabeth research station located in East Antarctica / 3. Handout — China’s Taishan station in Antarctica / 4. British Antarctic Survey (BAS) — Move of the Halley research station / 5. Hugh Broughton Architects — Antarctic Infrastructure Renewal Program (AIRP) for the Davis Research Station / 6. Christophe Leroy dos Santos — Concordia station / 7. Felix Riess — German Antarctic research base Neumayer Station III, located in Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica, operated by the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) / 8. International Polar Foundation/Alain Hubert — Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth Station / 9. BBC — British Antarctic Survey's isolated Halley Research Station / 10. unknown — Halley VI Antarctic Research Station / 11. IPEV — The Concordia Station, the scientific base built in Antarctica by the French Polar Institute (IPEV) and the Italian Antarctic Programme (PNRA).
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Due to the diverse nature of Antarctic environments and the complexity of the scientific questions being addressed, researchers from various fields work together on integrated projects. A study on Antarctic ice cores might involve glaciologists, climatologists, chemists, biologists, and historians collaborating to analyse different aspects of the ice cores and understand their implications for Earth’s past climate and future changes.
Despite its harsh conditions, Antarctica is home to a surprising diversity of life, including many species that are found nowhere else on Earth. Scientists have discovered various organisms ranging from microscopic bacteria to large marine mammals. For instance, they have discovered new species of fish, invertebrates, and microbes in the waters surrounding Antarctica, as well as unique adaptations in plants and animals that enable them to survive in extreme cold. Among them, the tardigrades, also known as water bears, are fascinating microscopic animals that have garnered attention for their remarkable resilience. While tardigrades are not exclusive to Antarctica, they play a notable part in its ecosystems.
The American Antarctic research station, the McMurdo Station, is the largest research station on the continent. It has its own designated postal code and is home to “Happy Camper” survival schools. Researchers and staff at McMurdo undergo survival training, where they learn essential skills for enduring the harsh Antarctic environment, including building snow shelters and handling extreme weather conditions. Additionally, McMurdo Station has a chapel, a greenhouse, and even an annual marathon called the “McMurdo Marathon”, making it a unique and self-sufficient community in one of the most remote places on Earth.
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