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Flags fly at the ceremonial South Pole in front of the Elevated Station in honor of the 12 original signatory nations of the Antarctic Treaty. Credit: Dwight Bohnet
Flags fly at the ceremonial South Pole in front of the Elevated Station in honor of the 12 original signatory nations of the Antarctic Treaty. Credit: Dwight Bohnet
Matt Davidson turns a humorous eye on Antarctic culture in his pen and ink comics.
Matt Davidson turns a humorous eye on Antarctic culture in his pen and ink comics.

The ARSV Laurence M. Gould briefly joins the NBP during a port call.  Photo by: Zee Evans Vessels Update: Friday, November 9, 2012
The latest news aboard the USAP research vessels.

Iceberg near the Oates Coast, Antarctica.  Photo by: Mike Usher Cold Hard Facts
There's more to know about Antarctica than it being the coldest, windiest, highest and harshest continent on Earth.

Site Curator: Peter Rejcek | NSF Official: Winifred Reuning, OPP | Last Updated:  Friday - 5/24/2013
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