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What rules do you have to follow in Antarctica?
As such, when visiting the South Pole, there are some very strict rules.
- No walking on lichen.
- ‘Don’t pack a pest’
- Leave the dolphins alone.
- Help the whale.
- Please, no guns.
- No souvenirs.
- Don’t disturb historic sites or current sites.
- Collect your ash.
Can I do research in Antarctica?
Research can span across various disciplines including, but not limited to terrestrial and marine biology, meteorology, glaciology, earth sciences, ocean sciences, atmospheric sciences, and astronomy and astrophysics. Students at all levels are typically embedded within science teams.
Is exploration in Antarctica illegal?
No, it is not illegal to go to Antarctica. As you already know by now, no country owns the continent. There is no border control, no immigration officer, no nothing. Anyone can visit the continent.
Can I volunteer to go to Antarctica?
Candidates must be over 18, available to travel to Chile and Antarctica for a month from November to December2019 to conduct volunteer work as citizen scientists and be able to speak conversational English. The final selection of five citizen scientists will be announced on October 30.
What are the rules of living in Antarctica?
Antarctica remains relatively pristine, the largest wilderness area on earth. It has not yet been subjected to large scale human perturbations. Do not dispose of litter or garbage on land. Open burning is prohibited. Do not disturb or pollute lakes or streams. Any materials discarded at sea must be disposed of properly.
What can you not take on a trip to Antarctica?
Sometimes, it’s something as simple as a pebble from a beach. However, in Antarctica, taking anything is banned. This includes rocks, feathers, bones, eggs and any kind of biological material including traces of soil. Taking anything man-made is also completely banned, as some might actually be research equipment.
What do you need to know about the Antarctic Treaty?
Inspectors have complete freedom of access, their identities must be announced before attendance (you can’t just turn up and claim to be an inspector). Treaty nations must inform all others of expeditions, ship movements, stations and if any military personnel or equipment is taken to Antarctica.
What did the Madrid Protocol do for Antarctica?
10 – Protection of the Antarctic Wilderness – The Madrid Protocol made Antarctica a “Natural reserve, devoted to peace and science” and put in place environmentally friendly rules and ideas for anyone planning visits and activities there. This means mining and fossil fuel extraction such as oil and gas.