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You Can Now Take An Exciting Day Trip To The Icy Continent Of Antarctica!

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Picture yourself in a jumbo jet as you pass over the South Magnetic Pole – the compass needle behaves erratically, no longer able to point to the north. A far distance below the cozy flight, the sea of ice is carved into waves by strong, unforgiving winds rocketing to the coast. You can make out large patches of snow blowing before the gusts of wind, looking like clouds sailing over the glacial waves. Continue reading →

Antarctic Arthropods Can’t All Be Seen With Simple Human Eyesight

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The farthest-south living animal is a pink mite. It measures around 1/100 of an inch in length. Fungi and algae are what the arachnid uses for its own sustenance. An entomologist from Hawaii recently discovered this mite only 309 miles from the South Pole. This same scientist also found lichens only 266 miles from the Pole. That’s as close to the Pole as life has ever been found. Continue reading →

Antarctica Can be Protected with Treaties

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There is an international agreement that protects the entire continent of Antarctica. This includes every thing from the mountain ranges to the seas full of blue whales, emperor penguins, and leopard seals. This agreement has been in effect since 1998. Plus, mining and oil drilling have been banned in this region for 50 years. This is the coldest place on Earth and is the most pristine ecosystem around. The protection focuses on conservation rather than developing the continent. Very few things that would be a danger to the wildlife here are allowed. This means that everything from pesticides to dogs are banned. Continue reading →