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As a scientist in Antarctica, you need quite a bit of equipment to get
your job done.
The average yearly temperature in coastal areas is 5 to 15 degrees
(Farenheit), and underwater, it can be as cold as 29 degrees. The researchers at Palmer Station study Adelie Penguins, Southern Giant Petrels, and Antarctic Krill. Each species requires a different dress code, and Dan Grossman will be bringing his own bit of gear to record and photograph the scientists. We'll have a breakdown of what you would need for any circumstance at Palmer Station.
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Scuba Diving Attire
Kevin Peters, graduate research assistant, shows us what it takes to keep
warm and safe while scuba diving in the waters of Antarctica.
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Boating Attire
Doug Fink, boating coordinator for Palmer Station, shows us what it takes
to keep warm and safe while boating in Antarctica.
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Journalist Equipment
Find out about the equipment journalist Dan Grossman will need to keep warm, gather sound, take
photographs and file his reports.
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