Antarctica Scientists. Understanding about Science Australia has pursued scientific research in Antarctica since the 1950s. Australia has pursued scientific.

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Antarctica Scientists

Understanding about Science Australia has pursued scientific research in Antarctica since the 1950s. Australia has pursued scientific research in Antarctica since the 1950s. past climate and atmospheric changes past climate and atmospheric changes sea-ice extent and duration sea-ice extent and duration the process of ice formation the process of ice formation

Our science is directed by the Science Strategy 2004/ /11, developed by the Antarctic Science Advisory Committee and approved by the Australian Government in October Our science is directed by the Science Strategy 2004/ /11, developed by the Antarctic Science Advisory Committee and approved by the Australian Government in October Ice, ocean, atmosphere and climate Ice, ocean, atmosphere and climate Southern Ocean ecosystems Southern Ocean ecosystems Adaptation to environmental change Adaptation to environmental change Impact of human activities in Antarctica Impact of human activities in Antarctica

The Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP) CEP was established by Article 11 of the Environment Protocol. CEP was established by Article 11 of the Environment Protocol. CEP meeting are attended by various experts and observers. CEP meeting are attended by various experts and observers. The business of the CEP is facilitated by work conducted by Parties between meetings. The business of the CEP is facilitated by work conducted by Parties between meetings.

About Scientists More than 100 projects are undertaken in Antarctica More than 100 projects are undertaken in Antarctica The Subantarctic and in Australia, involving scientists from some 28 countries and 176 institutions. The Subantarctic and in Australia, involving scientists from some 28 countries and 176 institutions. About 90 Australian graduate students are also associated with the program. About 90 Australian graduate students are also associated with the program.