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How an Antarctic cruise passenger s illness led to the discovery of a new penguin colony

A last-minute itinerary change led to an extraordinary find – and demonstrates the importance of responsible travel to the White Continent

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The Scot of the Antarctic on a mission to fix historic WW2 base

The mission was top secret and, to add the pressure, in one of the most distant and challenging spots on earth.

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Tourism visitor numbers in Antarctica have risen to over 100,000 a year

The rapidly growing number of tourists visiting Antarctica is raising concerns

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Inside the world s most remote waiting room

Researchers who discovered and documented the ozone hole stayed in the wooden bunkhouse off the Antarctic Peninsula

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HMS Protector digs out snow covered Port Lockroy scientific base managed by four women

Ice Patrol HMS Protector s sailors and Royal Marines spent two days digging out the Port Lockroy scientific base in Antarctica which is home to a museum, gift shop and the world s most remote post office.

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