Antarctic Treaty
...original 12 nations to 54 countries (as of May 2019), comprising over 80% of the world’s population. The Parties meet annually to discuss matters relating to Antarctic governance. Decisions must...
...original 12 nations to 54 countries (as of May 2019), comprising over 80% of the world’s population. The Parties meet annually to discuss matters relating to Antarctic governance. Decisions must...
...few adults. This allows both parents to feed at sea, and provides protection from the cold and predators. 12 value issue 1p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, 66p, 76p, £1, £1.20,...
...the Institute today. Founded in 1920, as part of the University of Cambridge, the Institute is the oldest international centre for polar research within a university. SPRI’s mission is to...
The Territory is administered from London by staff in the Polar Regions Department of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, where the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Administrator are based. The...
...designed, ice-strengthened cruise ship, the MS Lindblad Explorer, and a few private yachts were visiting the continent. Tourism has grown over the years, reaching a peak of 51,707 (figures from...
...which they get their name. Research paper: Long term movements and activity patterns of an Antarctic marine apex predator: The leopard seal 4 value issue 66p, 76p, £1.22, £1.50...
...not being studied by a wide diversity of people. Currently less than 3% of people working in UK polar science come from a BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) background....
Today, 21 June, is Midwinter Day in the British Antarctic Territory. This annual event, which has its origins with Captain Scott, marks the mid-point of the Antarctic winter. HM Commissioner...
UK Minister with responsibility for the Polar Regions, David Rutley MP, has visited the British Antarctic Territory (BAT), alongside the BAT Commissioner, Paul Candler, and Deputy Commissioner, Jane Rumble. The...
...a few sites were revealed to be different features than were initially thought. Gooden Point (61°59’S, 58°32’20″W) on King George Island was found to actually be an island, having previously...