Did you know: Up until September 2018, we had a more detailed map of Mars than we had of Antarctica? That, thankfully, has been changed by scientists in the United States who have released a new map of Antarctica – one that puts maps of all other continents to shame. This new map,...
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The footprint of human activities within Antarctica is increasing, making it essential to consider whether current conservation/protection of environmental and scientific values is adequate. The Antarctic protected area network has developed largely without any clear strategy, despite scientific attempts to ...
The findings, published today in the journalFrontiers in Marine Science, show that if all the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) proposed around Antarctica were adopted, the permanent conservation of high-quality areas for a flagship group of Antarctic wildlife — the penguins — would increase by b...
In some parts of the world they are revered and protected; in other places they are captured and eaten for dinner. One thing is certain: They’re everywhere.
so we are confident in our ability to make the trip, but once potential colonists or researchers arrive, there needs to be somewhere they can be protected from the harsh environment of Mars. Remember, the average temperature on Mars is roughly -80 degrees Fahrenheit, as compared to an average...
The most surprising thing you probably won’t need to pack for Antarctica is a coat. Most cruise operators provide one as part of your package, both for the branding opportunity and for safety reasons. It’s easier to find boatloads of guests on shore excursions when everyone is dressed ali...
silence surrounds you as you drift into sleep, and the first thins you’ll see in the morning are the nearby glaciers and tranquil waters of a protected Antarctic cove, and perhaps a penguin or two resting at the water’s edge. An experience truly unique to expedition travel to Antarctica....
Last month 24 nations and the European Union agreed to create the world's largest marine reserve near Antarctica.
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