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Donald N. Potter, Jr., former marine, took part in the South Pole dedication ceremony Jan. 12, 2008. Credit: Glenn Grant
Donald N. Potter, Jr., former marine, took part in the South Pole dedication ceremony Jan. 12, 2008. Credit: Glenn Grant
Iceberg near the Oates Coast, Antarctica.  Photo by: Mike Usher
Iceberg near the Oates Coast, Antarctica. Photo by: Mike Usher

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 Station Updates: Friday, Friday, April 11, 2008
The sun is sinking at McMurdo Station, heading toward the final sunset of the year, night falls upon the South Pole station, and Palmer Station prepares for a busy winter.

The ARSV Laurence M. Gould will briefly join the NBP during a port call.  Photo by: Zee Evans Vessels Updates: Friday, April 11, 2008
The Research Vessel Ice Breaker Nathaniel B. Palmer is currently on a transit cruise from the Ross Sea back to Punta Arenas, Chile, collecting multi-beam, gravity and magnetics data along the way. The Antarctic Research Support Vessel Laurence M. Gould just completed a personnel turnover at Palmer Station, and is currently at port in Punta Arenas, Chile.

Site Curator: Peter Rejcek, Raytheon Polar Services | NSF Official: Kim Silverman, OPP | Last Updated: 10/26/2007
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