Amtarctica and its Environment
http://www.anta.canterbury.ac.nz/Subfolder/tourism/visitor.html
Antarctica, the last continent to be explored and exploited - the continent about which still least is known - has many unusual, interesting and beautiful features. An introduction to Antarctica, its environment, and the various forms of life which have found ways to survive the hostile conditions of the continent, its associated islands and surrounding oceans.
TOURISM
Antarctica New Zealand - Tourism in Antarctica
http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/Pages/InfoEducation/ISTourism.msa
Information on the growth of tourism in Antrarctica over the last few decades and a discussion of the impact of tourism, outlining guidelines and regulations to minimise the impact of these visitors on this remarkable environment.
IAATO Home Page -International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators
http://www.iaato.org/
A member organization founded in 1991 to advocate, promote and practice safe and environmentally responsible private-sector travel to the Antarctic. The IAATO is dedicated to appropriate, safe and environmentally sound private-sector travel to the Antarctic.
Guidance for Visitors to the Antarctic
http://www.iaato.org/visitor_guide.html
This Guidance for Visitors to the Antarctic is intended to ensure that all visitors are aware of, and are therefore able to comply with, the Treaty and the Protocol. Visitors are, of course, bound by national laws and regulations applicable to activities in the Antarctic.
Welcome to Australian Antarctic Program - Tourism
http://www.antdiv.gov.au/tourism/index.html
http://www.geol.ucsb.edu/~geo10/bj-doc
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
CEP Homepage - Committie for Environmental Protection
http://www.npolar.no/cep/cephome.htm
The CEP's functions are to provide advice and formulate recommendations to the Antarctic Treaty Parties in connection with the implementation of the Environmental Protocol, the outcome of a continuously growing awareness within the Antarctic Treaty system of the importance of protecting the fragile Antarctic environment.
http://www.antdiv.gov.au/treaty/protocol.html
Parties to the Antarctic Treaty have adopted a Protocol which provides for comprehensive protection of Antarctica. The Madrid Protocol was adopted in 1991 in response to proposals that the wide range of provisions relating to protection of the Antarctic environment should be harmonised in a comprehensive and legally binding form. It draws on and updates the Agreed Measures as well as subsequent Treaty meeting recommendations relating to protection of the environment.
Welcome to Australian Antarctic Program - Environment
http://www.antdiv.gov.au/environment/index.html
http://www.anta.canterbury.ac.nz/Subfolder/education/resource/selfstud/ozone/ozone.htm
http://www.greenpeace.org/~comms/climate/polartour/index.html
Information of Greenpeace's trip to Antarctica in 1997.
http://www.greenpeace.org/~comms/climate/polartour/pt02.html
An overview of human impacts in Antarctica, by Michael Szabo,1998. This is taken from Greenpeaces
Ozone Depletion Over Antarctica
http://www.icair.iac.org.nz/Subfolder/environment/ozone/index.html
Information about Ozone depletion: image of monthly variation in Ozone level 1993. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on Ozone depletion are also available here.
Gateway to Antarctica - Environment
http://www.anta.canterbury.ac.nz/Subfolder/environment/
http://www.asoc.org/
The Antarctica Project is the only conservation organization in the world that works exclusively for Antarctica. We lead the domestic (U.S.) and international campaigns to protect Antarctica's pristine wilderness and environment. Internationally, we lead the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC), comprised of two hundred and forty member groups in fifty countries. ASOC works to ensure that the environment comes first when decisions are made under the Antarctic Treaty System -- the international body that governs Antarctica.
SCIENCE
Gateway to Antarctica - Science
http://www.anta.canterbury.ac.nz/Subfolder/science/
Antarctica New Zealand - The New Zealand Antarctic Institute
http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/
Antarctica New Zealand's focus is on initiating, managing and delivering high quality scientific, environmental, and educational activities in respect of Antarctica. Advancing knowledge, appreciation and conservation, of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean For the benefit of New Zealand and the world community Through leadership, partnership, and involvement in high quality Antarctica related activities.
Welcome to Australian Antarctic Program - Science
http://www.antdiv.gov.au/science/index.html
Gateway to Antarctica - Antarctic Treaty System
http://www.anta.canterbury.ac.nz/Subfolder/treaty/
http://www.onlineclass.com/BI/blueice.html
An exciting virtual field trip to Antarctica that takes place on the Internet as classrooms grades 4 - 8 work together to discover the continent.
http://octopus.gma.org/surfing/antarctica/penguin.html
Features information about penguins' special characteristics which allow them to survive in the severe climate of the Antarctic. Includes classroom activities. Web pages are part of the Gulf of Maine Aquarium web site.
SeaWorld Animal Information Database
http://www.seaworld.org
Web site provides information about penguins and sea animals from a variety of biomes and educational resources. Sea World has a special penguin exhibit.
http://www.terraquest.com/antarctica/index.html
A gallery of images and information about habitat, animals, and birds of Antarctica. Records TerraQuest's expedition to Antarctica.
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/claypoles/index.htm
Follows Jim and Yvonne Claypole's journey to the South Pole. includes information on
http://www.antdiv.gov.au/
An Australian Antarctica web site, featuring resources, a data center, atlas, environmental information, and live happenings. Click on "Resources" on the home page to access "Antarctica Classroom".
http://icair.iac.org.nz/
An extensive web site with scientific and educational information.