Partnered with the National Science Foundation, UW metrological studies programs in Antarctica offer raw data and related resources.

Read about a polar expedition starting from Punta Arenas, the southernmost tip of Chile.

Aquarium provides tips for coping with the cold, and describes blubber as a food reserve. Learn about salt concentration and penguin adaptation.

Browse an annotated Web guide to Antarctica travel resources. Find background on the continent, and advice for those planning a visit.

Find the most frequently asked questions about working in Antarctica, such as the abundance of polar bears and degree of cold.

Read news features and view photographs from Antarctica. Plus, check weather reports, travel details and scientific surveys.

Use this data base from the US Geological Survey to access geographic details about Antarctica. Consult the instructions.