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Map of Antarctica

Antarctica - Pictures, Information and Travel

Sea ice forming in Antarctica from the shore - "sea smoke" can be seen in the distance - formed as temperatures plummet

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Cruise Antarctica
Antarctica is the planets most spectacular and pristine wilderness.
2009 - 2010 Itinerary

Send me Antarctic trip details

"Take it all in all, I do not believe anybody on earth has a worse time than an Emperor penguin"
Apsley Cherry-Garrard. From the Introduction to The Worst Journey in the World

The Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration

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News

Migrating blue whales rediscover 'forgotten' waters
Blue whales have begun reappearing in Pacific waters off the coast of Canada and Alaska for the first time since whaling ceased in 1965.
12th May 2009

Global warming blamed for unstable ice shelf in Antarctica
Satellite images of Antarctica show a huge ice shelf has become unstable, with icebergs breaking off it, in the latest evidence of climate change.
29th Apr 2009

Clinton urges controls on Antarctic tourism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday urged tighter controls on cruise ships and tourists in Antarctica to prevent further environmental damage to the fragile region. Apr 6th, 2009

Antarctica news archive

Maybe you've been to Antarctica on a cruise or to work and want to reminisce

Perhaps you haven't been but would love to travel to the Antarctic

Possibly you have no intention of going, but just think Antarctica is a cool place

If you like pictures - we've got stacks of pictures of Antarctica and photographic advice

You may have homework to do so you need facts about Antarctica or its animals

Maybe you're planning an Antarctic cruise or vacation. Find out what you will see, where you'll go and what you need to take in the Antarctica travel guide

Whatever the reason for your visit we hope you enjoy our Antarctica website, the pictures and information

Clouds go scurrying by in Antarctica most days, it's the windiest and highest continent as well as the coldest

It's Antarctica or Antarctic - not Antartica or Antartic