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WBUR sent Dan
Grossman to Antarctica to report on the ecological, scientific, and marine
biological research going on at Palmer Station, on the Antarctic Peninsula.
He left with hopes of reporting on global warming and penguin populations. He
returned with a high appreciation of what life is like on the
underside of the earth.
In this site you can find out about research that proves the
impact global warming has on the population of Adelie Penguins, track the migration of the Antarctic bird,
the Giant Petrel, and hear a first hand account of sailing across the
treacherous Drake's Passage. You'll find video of penguins at play, photos of the scientists and their research, and learn exactly what equipment you would need to do what they do.
WBUR is working with teachers to bring the Antarctic adventure to their classrooms.
If you are an educator who would like more information about Antarctica, read
through our lesson
plans, and write us at antarctica@wbur.bu.edu.
Hear
Dan discuss his journey on Here & Now.
"Wbur Journeys to Antarctica" was awarded the AAAS Science Journalism Award for 2003. Read more...
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View images of Bill Baker and his dive team, researching the depths of the Antarctic Ocean floor.
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Antarctic Artists
See some how two
artists portray their vision of Antarctica in their paintings.
Antarctica Links
Read more on the web about Antarctica. |
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Wild
Sounds
Listen to recordings of some of the most interesting sounds made by the
wildlife and physical landscape of the Antarctic Peninsula..
Attention
Teachers
New lesson plans are available in the Teacher Guide.
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