Antarctica Online Guide - World Online Education Portal


	Antarctica Internet Links News The New South Polar Times Hot news from the South Pole, a newsletter written by the staff of the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station Arts & Culture Antarctic Philatelic Home Page The site is dedicated to the stamps, postal history and heroic explorers of the great white continent and it's surrounding islands. Country Guides The Antarctic Connection Travel, and information website dedicated to Antarctica with Photo Gallery, Bookstore, Gift Shop, and Map Room The Seventh Continent Living and Working on the 7th Continent. Environment Heritage Antarctica To promote the restoration, preservation and protection of the Antarctic environment and as an inspiration for future generations Science & Research Alfred Wegener Institute The Foundation Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research Gateway to Antarctica The International Centre for Antarctic Information and Research. International Antarctic Centre The New Zealand Gateway to Antarctica General Resources Australian Antarctic Division An official website of the Australian government, the Antarctic Division guides the Australian Antarctic program. The website offers a wealth of resources, including links to: each Australian Antarctic station's website (providing live webcam, live weather, etc); the Data Centre portal (including numerous maps, some interactive); jobs and business opportunities in Antarctica; teacher resources; Antarctic law and the Antarctic Treaty; transportation and shipping information; recent news; and full text of the Australian Antarctic Magazine. British Antarctic Survey (BAS) One of the premier institutions and sites in the field of Antarctic study; part of the Natural Environment Research Council. Directs program of science in the Antarctic and related regions, addressing key global and regional issues through research, survey and monitoring; BAS also helps to discharge the UK's international responsibilities under the Antarctic Treaty System. Directory of Polar and Cold Regions Organizations Provides brief details of organizations with interests relating to the polar and cold regions. International Centre for Antarctic Information and Research Includes links to polar and cold regions libraries and archives, listed according to country; including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greenland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States. National Science Foundation The premier US site for the support of Antarctic research and study. Polar Pointers Maintained by the Byrd Polar Research Center, Ohio State University. A directory of web sites on the polar regions and related scientific topics, searchable by region, country or subject. Polar Web A collaborative project of the Polar Libraries Colloquy. It is managed by the Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland, Rovaniemi, Finland. The Polar Web is a guide to Internet resources dealing with the lands and waters surrounding the North Pole and the South Pole; subject areas include the physical sciences and life sciences, the social sciences and native peoples, as well as engineering/technology disciplines. Provides links to such sites as libraries and bibliographic databases, data centers and data directories, museums, organizations, research projects, listings of current events, mailing lists. Scott Polar Research Instititute (SPRI) The oldest international research center in the world covering both the Arctic and Antarctic regions; links to a comprehensive polar library and archives which are accessed through a searchable database. The Scott Polar Research Institute is part of the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Geography in the School of Physical Sciences of the University of Cambridge. United States Antarctic Program Maintained by the Raytheon Polar Services corporation which provides science, operations and maintenance support to the Antarctic Program of the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs. Gives information on Antarctic Program services, marine operations, participant guide, planning summaries, as well as links to adult and elementary-level education, history, maps, and general information. U.S. Antarctic Resource Center (USARC) At the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Reston,Va., USARC maintains the most comprehensive national collection of Antarctic maps, charts, satellite images, and photographs produced by the United States and other member nations of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR). Its holdings include maps and charts from Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Uruguay. USGS Atlas of Antarctic Research Describes ongoing and past projects. Provides a common base for displaying research results and data collected. Intended primarily as a tool for Antarctic researchers. World Fact Book 2001 Education Artists to Antarctica Program The program provides artists with the opportunity to go to Antarctica to create an artistic work or series of works in their particular field. Included are the criteria for potential applicants. British Antarctic Survey (BAS) One of the premier institutions and sites in the field of Antarctic study; includes an "Information for Schools" page, emphasizing the growing interest in not only secondary schools and colleges, but primary schools as well; contains such sections as "The Antarctic Schools Pack" and "Resources for Primary Schools"; explains the contents of the resource pack and how to acquire it. Provides name and email address of the BAS Schools Liaison officer. The Explorers Web Dedicated to the exploration of the North and South poles. Includes stories and information about current expeditions. Gives a detailed explanation of how to survive an expedition to the Antarctic by giving the readers the costs, logistics, and items needed. Gateway to Antarctica Includes pages and links devoted to such topics as the environment, education, science, news, the Antarctic Treaty, history, and tourism; resources for teachers and students provides student self-study units, a glossary of terms dealing with the study of Antarctica, notes for teachers, a bibliography, and links to numerous related sites. LEARNZ Began in 1995 as an Antarctic-focused education program using the stories that came from New Zealand Antarctic science research. Has now expanded beyond Antarctica. Briefly describes the teacher resource kit, virtual field trips for students, and the web sites based on each of the actual field trips taken which provide background material and classroom activities. NASA: Live From Antarctica and NASA Live From Antarctica's Teacher Guide Although this field trip took place in Winter 1996, it continues to provide a wealth of information; it is being updated and redesigned to support educator and student use during the 2001-2002 school year; includes pages for students, teachers, parents, and the general public. National Science Foundation The premier US site for Antarctic science; includes extensive information on funding opportunities at undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels, links and other information for K-12 education reform, resources, teacher development opportunities, and much more. NOVA: Warnings from the Ice The companion site to the NOVA television program "Warnings from the Ice"; includes links to resources and a teacher's guide. Explains how Antarctica's ice has preserved the past, then shows how the world's coastlines would recede if some or all of this ice were to melt. Numerous facts about the White Continent, and what it's like to live and work there. Polar Meteorology Web Module An educational web site developed at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and designed for upper-level undergraduates or graduates majoring in meteorology, atmospheric science, other polar studies or other related fields. Includes numerous excellent links to web resources for current and archival sea ice data, climate data; also Antarctic sea ice movies, other educational web sites, climate change, polar warming, climatic maps. Polar Regions Focuses on the tourism and environmental impact on the polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctica. School of Biological Sciences Presents Antarctica as an educational resource intended for secondary schools and provides primary and secondary information; although its focus is Antarctica as a resource for the study of biology--along with evolution and adaptation to the antarctic environment--it also provides some information on general Antarctic history and human impact. Scott Polar Research Instititute (SPRI) The oldest international research center in the world covering both the Arctic and Antarctic regions; links to a comprehensive polar library and archives which are accessed through a searchable database. The Scott Polar Research Institute is part of the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Geography in the School of Physical Sciences of the University of Cambridge. Includes links to their postgraduate courses and teaching, but also provides resources for primary and secondary schools: "Polar links for schools," "UK science links for schools," "SPRI Kids Pages," and "Polar Jokes!" Teachers Experiencing Antarctica and the Arctic (TEA) Join teachers as they participate in Antarctic and Arctic research expeditions Geography and Environment Australian Antarctic Division The AAD is the lead agency for Australia's Antarctic program. Provides information about Australia's Antarctic stations, the science and environment of Antarctica Polar Regions Focuses on the tourism and environmental impact on the polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctica. U.S. Antarctic Resource Center (USARC) At the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Reston,Va., USARC maintains the most comprehensive national collection of Antarctic maps, charts, satellite images, and photographs produced by the United States and other member nations of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR). Its holdings include maps and charts from Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Uruguay. USGS Atlas of Antarctic Research Describes ongoing and past projects. Provides a common base for displaying research results and data collected. Intended primarily as a tool for Antarctic researchers. World Fact Book 2001 Government, Law Antarctic Treaty Site of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), it gives an introduction to the Antarctic Treaty System, and provides links to the full text of the treaty, information on signatories and consultative parties. Also links to information on current and previous meetings as well as to working papers. Antarctic Treaty Database Searchable by year, individual document name, or terms. Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (1991) Site of the British Antarctic Survey, Natural Environment Research Council; provides full text of the protocol. Also includes links to the full text of the Antarctic Treaty and to other related pages on such topics as tourism, weather and ice, wildlife... History Antarctic Philately Deals not only with Antarctic postal history but with the exploration of Antarctica as well. Updates are frequent. Byrd Polar Research Center Includes information on explorers Byrd, Frederick Cook, Wilkins. Gateway to Antarctica Includes pages and links devoted to such topics as the environment, education, science, news, the Antarctic Treaty, history, and tourism; resources for teachers and students provides student self-study units, a glossary of terms dealing with the study of Antarctica, notes for teachers, a bibliography, and links to numerous related sites. Heritage Antarctica A coalition of national Antarctic Heritage Trusts of the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Their mission is to "promote the restoration, preservation and protection of the structures, artifacts and records which reflect the history of human endeavor in Antarctica, as a means to increase understanding of the importance of the Antarctic environment and as an inspiration for future generations." National Maritime Museum Excellent site for information on history of exploration to the south pole. Gives links to a manuscripts catalog and the Journal of Maritime Research. Shackleton's Antarctic Odyssey Libraries, Archives SPRILIB Antarctica An online bibliographic database containing over 36,000 records. Media and Communications Antarctic Meteorite Newsletter Newsletter for the Canadian Antarctic Research Network Heritage Hearsay; The Antarctic Heritage Trust's Newsletter A Low-Latitude Antarctic Gazetteer A descriptive listing of sites of Antarctic interest outside of the Antarctic, places that have some association with the exploration of the South Polar Regions. New South Polar Times Polar News 70South Organizations British Antarctic Survey (BAS) One of the premier institutions and sites in the field of Antarctic study; part of the Natural Environment Research Council. Directs program of science in the Antarctic and related regions, addressing key global and regional issues through research, survey and monitoring; BAS also helps to discharge the UK's international responsibilities under the Antarctic Treaty System. Center for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica (CARA) Investigates the origin of structure in the Universe by using the unique advantages of the Polar Plateau for astrophysics. CARA is a National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center, headquartered at the University of Chicago. Directory of Polar and Cold Regions Organizations Provides brief details of organizations with interests relating to the polar and cold regions. Heritage Antarctica A coalition of national Antarctic Heritage Trusts of the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Their mission is to "promote the restoration, preservation and protection of the structures, artifacts and records which reflect the history of human endeavor in Antarctica, as a means to increase understanding of the importance of the Antarctic environment and as an inspiration for future generations." International Centre for Antarctic Information and Research (ICAIR) Independent, non-profit organization under the auspices of the Royal Society of New Zealand. Its mission is to collect, co-ordinate, analyze, and disseminate scientific, environmental and educational information on Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. National Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Polar Programs Links to the U.S. Antarctic Research Program 2001-2002, workshop reports, advisory committees, Raytheon Services Company--NSF's Antarctic support contractor, NSF polar press releases, and other related sites. Scott Polar Research Instititute (SPRI) The oldest international research centre in the world covering both the Arctic and Antarctic regions; links to a comprehensive polar library and archives which are accessed through a searchable database. The Scott Polar Research Institute is part of the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Geography in the School of Physical Sciences of the University of Cambridge. Recreation and Travel Heard Island - a Natural World Heritage Property The UNESCO description of Heard Island. International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators Founded in 1991 to " . . . advocate, promote and practice safe and environmentally responsible private-sector travel to the Antarctic." In addition to such practical information as guidelines for both visitors and tour operators to Antarctica, this site provides statistical data on tourism in Antarctica -- including trends and projections -- a history of tourism in the region, as well as links to Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings, a searchable database of the Antarctic Treaty and other general Antarctic resources. Kingston Virtual tour of Kingston, the home of the Australian Antarctic Division's research facilities. Mawson Station Webcam Picture updates every hour. Teachers Experiencing Antarctica and the Arctic (TEA) Join teachers as they participate in Antarctic and Arctic research expeditions. Science and Technology Antarctic Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Institute (A3RI) Part of the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSECC), University of Wisconsin at Madison, A3RI conducts and promotes astrophysical research, particularly on and involving the continent of Antarctica; aims to promote science education and outreach. Includes links to: AMANDA Project -- Antarctic Muon And Neutrino Detector Array; IceCube Project -- a proposed kilometer-scale neutrino observatory that extends AMANDA capabilities, includes links to collaborating organizations; and Ice Coring and Drilling Services (ICDS) -- providing ice coring and drilling services to NSF funded projects, includes information on drilling systems. Antarctic Automatic Weather Stations The National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs automatic weather station project places automatic weather station (AWS) units in remote areas of Antarctica in support of meteorological research and operations. The AWS data are collected by the ARGOS Data Collection System (DCS) on board the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) series of polar-orbiting satellites. User can access real-time data and choose by region and station(s) of interest: weather station observations, satellite images, surface observations, navigation tracks, numerical weather prediction displays, ship and buoy observations, pilot reports, upper air/radiosonde observations, webcam images... Antarctic Cooperative Research Centre (Antarctic CRC) Provides information on research programs, seminars and conferences, special projects, news and general information. Links to the Institute of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies (IASOS) Antarctic Meteorological Research Center Real-time meteorological and remotely sensed data available from AMRC. Meteorological and remotely sensed archived data and images available upon request through the AMRC. Links to news, events, meetings, etc. Antarctica Project Leads national and international efforts to protect biological diversity and pristine wilderness of Antarctica and its surrounding waters. Australian Antarctic Division The AAD is the lead agency for Australia's Antarctic program. Provides information about Australia's Antarctic stations, the science and environment of Antarctica. The Explorers Web Dedicated to the exploration of the North and South poles. Includes stories and information about current expeditions. Gives a detailed explanation of how to survive an expedition to the Antarctic by giving the reader the costs, logistics, and items needed. Institute of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies (IASOS) IASOS is a national center for postgraduate teaching and research established at the University of Tasmania; promotes and focuses Australian academic activity concerned with Antarctica and its surrounding ocean. The site links to IASOS research, databases of IASOS publications and theses, and other Antarctic resources. Mount Erebus Volcano Observatory Provides geological, geochemical and geophysical information; videos of eruptions; numerous images; links to other sites. National Snow and Ice Data Center NSIDC (USA) NSIDC monitors sea ice concentrations and snow extent using near-real time satellite images. NSIDC Publications include special reports on NSIDC data related topics; quarterly newsletter, NSIDC Notes; site also contains ordering information for NSIDC's Glaciological Data series, as well as a link to the publication The International Classification for Seasonal Snow on the Ground in PDF format. Also links to data and images, an Antarctic Digital Database, Antarctic maps, research centers. Polar Meteorology Web Module (US Naval Postgraduate School) Includes numerous excellent links to web resources for current and archival sea ice data, climate data; also Antarctic sea ice movies, educational web sites, climate change, polar warming, climatic maps. Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (1991) Site of the British Antarctic Survey, Natural Environment Research Council; provides full text of the protocol. Also includes links to the full text of the Antarctic Treaty and to other related pages on such topics as tourism, weather and ice, wildlife... Scripps Institute of Oceanography Arctic and Antarctic Research Center The Arctic and Antarctic Research Center (AARC) maintains an archive of more than 150,000 satellite passes of the Earth's polar regions. Includes links to several other major polar research centers or organizations. Provides satellite information and sea-ice imaging for Antarctic operations.		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