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Understanding about Understanding about ScienceScience
Australia has pursued Australia has pursued scientific research in scientific research in Antarctica since the Antarctica since the 1950s. 1950s.
past climate and past climate and atmospheric changesatmospheric changes
sea-ice extent and sea-ice extent and durationduration
the process of ice the process of ice formationformation
Our science is directed by the Our science is directed by the Science Strategy 2004/05-2010/11, Science Strategy 2004/05-2010/11, developed by the Antarctic Science developed by the Antarctic Science Advisory Committee and approved Advisory Committee and approved by the Australian Government in by the Australian Government in October 2004.October 2004.
Ice, ocean, atmosphere and Ice, ocean, atmosphere and climateclimate
Southern Ocean ecosystemsSouthern Ocean ecosystems Adaptation to environmental Adaptation to environmental
changechange Impact of human activities in Impact of human activities in
AntarcticaAntarctica
The Committee for The Committee for Environmental Protection Environmental Protection
(CEP)(CEP) CEP was established by Article CEP was established by Article
11 of the Environment Protocol.11 of the Environment Protocol. CEP meeting are attended by CEP meeting are attended by
various experts and observers.various experts and observers. The business of the CEP is The business of the CEP is
facilitated by work conducted facilitated by work conducted by Parties between meetings.by Parties between meetings.
About ScientistsAbout Scientists More than 100 projects are More than 100 projects are
undertaken in Antarctica undertaken in Antarctica The Subantarctic and in Australia, The Subantarctic and in Australia,
involving scientists from some 28 involving scientists from some 28 countries and 176 institutions. countries and 176 institutions.
About 90 Australian graduate About 90 Australian graduate students are also associated with students are also associated with the program.the program.
