ANTARCTIC RESEARCH
Antarctica is a natural laboratory for scientists who want to study a cold, windy, and icy environment. Early exploration was conducted from ships that encountered dangerous icebergs before reaching the hazardous rugged coastline. Early explorers also spent months on land, competing to be the first to reach the South Pole. Since then, icebreakers and air travel have enabled scientists to more safely reach extremely remote areas of the continent. The extreme weather conditions still make Antarctica a dangerous place to conduct research. 
Working and living in such a harsh environment leads many to ask, “Why go to Antarctica to do research?" Partly born out of natural intrigue and partly determination to obtain important environmental data, researchers live and work with the goal to make a difference both in their field of study and to the human community. Check out videos and pictures about researchers living and working in Antarctica.
Researchers have a natural curiosity about the wildlife of Antarctica. They welcome the opportunity to photograph or videotape some of the continent’s most influential inhabitants. Make sure to see some video and pictures of Antarctica’s wildlife.
