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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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Antarctica: Antarctic base design | Signy base winterers pictures | McMurdo station pictures
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Vacation Antarctica
Antarctica is the planets most spectacular and pristine wilderness.
2008/2009 Itinerary

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"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

Cruise ship taking on water in Antarctica
A cruise ship is aground and taking on water in the Antarctic. The Argentina-based Ciudad de Ushuaia, carrying 122 people including 89 passengers, ran aground near Cape Anna on Thursday.
Dec 5th 2008

Sea Shepherd ready to clash with Japanese whalers
Sea Shepherd prepared for confrontation as whaling season begins (AM) The Australian Government is calling for restraint as Japanese whalers and protesters prepare for a confrontation in the Southern Ocean. Nov 8th 2008

Ozone hole over Antarctica covered area size of North America
The ozone hole over Antarctica covered an area as big as North America at its peak in September, according to the latest figures. Nov 4th 2008

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