British Antarctic Territory
The British Antarctic Territory (BAT) is a sector of Antarctica claimed by the United Kingdom as one of its 14 British Overseas Territories. It comprises the region south of 60°S latitude and between longitudes 20°W and 80°W, forming a wedge shape that extends to the South Pole. The Territory was formed on 3 March 1962, although the UK's claim to this portion of the Antarctic dates back to Letters Patent of 1908 and 1917. The area now covered by the Territory includes three regions which, before 1962, were administered by the British as separate dependencies of the Falkland Islands: Graham Land, the South Orkney Islands, and the South Shetland Islands. Since the Antarctic Treaty came into force in 1961, Article 1 of which states "The treaty does not recognize, dispute, nor establish territorial sovereignty claims; no new claims shall be asserted while the treaty is in force", most countries do not recognise territorial claims in Antarctica.
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Stoat
A climate modeller with the British Antarctic Survey comments on climate science issues.
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British Antarctic Survey
BAS is responsible for almost all of the British Government's scientific research in the Antarctic, South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands.
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Ice and Climate Division
British group studying the evolution of the Antarctic ice-atmosphere-ocean system to predict future behavior.
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Signy Station
Detailed information from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) concerning the history of this station. Includes a photograph, and links to other BAS information.
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The Kerguelen Islands
Discovery, detailed history, climate and scientific work on Kerguelen Island. Includes map of Kerguelen and links to explorers who have visited the island.
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British Antarctic Survey - Climate Change
An introduction to the relationship between the Antarctic ice cap and global climate change, as well as a regularly updated position statement on the latest science.
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Australian Antarctic Division
Agency responsible for the country's Antarctic research, as well as administering the Australian Antarctic Territory and the subantarctic Territory of Heard and McDonald Islands. Includes news, research data, and educational materials.
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Last listing added: 07/08/11
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