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The International Geophysical Year ( 1957-1958 ) was a hugely successful scientific endeavour which demonstrated that nations could cooperate in the Antarctic. The IGY ultimately lead to formation of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959. · Emil Schulthess

The opportunities for conducting scientific research and exploration from Antarctica, are second to none and provide opportunities for new discoveries and paradigm-shifting breakthroughs. · Shaun O' Boyle

Established in December 1955 and grown informally over time, the American McMurdo is the largest Antarctic station with more than 200 structures. · Shaun O' Boyle

The transient population of the Antarctic fluctuates from above over 4,000 scientists and supporting staff during the summer months, to approximately 1,000 during the austral winter.

“While we attempt to optimise extreme inhabitation strategies, Antarctica rejects and literally ejects the structures we build on its ice. The relentless movement of glaciers towards the ocean as they calve, carries with them all the captive evidence of humanity in the form of polluted frozen air bubbles and buildings.”