J.C. Priscu, Department of Land Resources and
Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture, Montana State University
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.
Subject: Biology, Ecology:Metabolism, Habitats:Marine, Biology:Microbiology, Microbiology:Methods of Microbiology , Methods of Microbiology :Field Methods Resource Type: Scientific Resources, Overview/Reference Work Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional Extreme Environments: Extremely Cold Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:EcologyKeywords: McMurdo Station, Scott base
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