Antarctica/Exploration ICEBLOCK/Getting to know Antarctica



Antarctica: Where is it? What does it look like? How big is it? And who owns it?

 * Learn all about it with this Introduction to the Chilly Continent
 * Check out this MAP of ANTARCTICA and some interesting facts.
 * See what it looks like at Scott Base today from Antarctic NZ's Webcam at Scott Base!
 * Have a look where the Antarctic Science Research Stations are. 


 * Can you find New Zealand's Scott Base?
 * Why would Scott and his men have left from here to journey to the South Pole?
 * How many South Island's could you fit into the Ross Sea??
 * So why are there so many research stations in Antarctica? Why Study Antarctic Science? 


 * Click here to view some amazing photos on Antarctica cool Antarctica
 * How  COLD  does it get?? Learn more from this site about Antarctic Weather
 * OK so who does own Antarctica? Find out what the Antarctic Treaty is all about.

Antarctica holds 75% of the Earth's fresh water in the form of ICE!

 * Want to know more about this fascinating frozen matter?ICE it up!



Ice, sea ice, ocean and icebergs. All closely interconnected.
 
 * What's so special about the Southern Ocean? Information on Southern Oceans

Life on Antarctica?
 What are the  /Ecoregions in Antarctica/  ? Antarctica represents a very unique and special case on our planet. Living organisms only survive in a relatively small and specific area on this chilly continent!