This presentation describes the logistics associated with research in the Antarctic. It includes an introduction to the study site, alternatives for winter deployment, environmental issues, safety issues, and strategies for funding and scientific support.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Biology:Ecology:Metabolism, Biology,
:Ecology:Habitats:Marine,
Biology:Microbiology,
Microbiology:Methods of Microbiology :Field Methods ,
Biology:Microbiology:Methods of Microbiology
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Scientific Resources
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14), Graduate/Professional
Extreme Environments: Extremely Cold
Topics:
Biosphere:Ecology:Habitats:Freshwater,
Terrestrial,
Biosphere:Ecology:Habitats,
Biosphere:Ecology,
Ecology:Habitats:Marine,
Biosphere:Microbiology, Biosphere,
Hydrosphere/Cryosphere:Snow and Ice,
Biosphere:Methods of Microbiology:Field Methods,
Biosphere:Methods of Microbiology
Keywords: McMurdo Station, Scott base