"But Antarctica is not an apolitical human paradise with untouched nature—a sort of continent for scientific inquiry alone.

Few places can beat a trip to Antarctica when it comes to adventure: there is a pool of things to do in Antarctica.

This means that the German research vessel Polarstern, or its successor which is in the drawing board and should be completed by 2015, could be deployed the whole year in Antarctica.

Captain James Cook's third and final attempt to sail south in search of the elusive Terra Australis was blocked by ...

Antarctica’s environment also faces localized environmental impacts resulting from human activities, such as resource exploitation, tourism and scientific research. Increasing resource ...

Antarctica is Earth's only uninhabited continent, home to the South Pole, and subject to a delicate balance of cooperation ...

In this regard, the Chilean Navy contributes to national Antarctic activities, including maritime search and rescue, and Illegal Unregulated and Unregulated Fishing (IUU) control while at the same ...

Caught between icy snow caps and frozen oceans, Antarctica is one of the most ethereal countries to visit. This frozen landscape is home to an abundance of wildlife and spectacular sights. There are ...

Establishing an ASMA around the Kunlun station would essentially give China a greater say in the activities conducted in the area. China is a consultative party to the 1959 Antarctic Treaty and the ...