Antarctica - the CIA World Fact Book

Zoom School - Antarctica

How big is Antarctica? compare to Australia & UK

Glacier Website - very comprehensive site about most aspects of Antarctica.

Ten Facts - long list of Antarctic topics in this fact sheet page

Antarctica - the Continent of Wonder -Thinkquest site developed by students.

Antarctica Almanac - quick facts

The Driest Continent in the World

Wildlife in Antarctica

Seals Flying Birds Krill Whales Fish Penguins Adaptation to the Cold - click on Gateway to Antarctica > Education > Antarctica : a resource for students & teachers > information about Antarctica > Adaptation to Cold Penguins, Seals & Whales - their survival & exploitation - - click on Gateway to Antarctica > Education > Antarctica : a resource for students & teachers > information about Antarctica > Penguins, Seals & Whales

Explorers

Roald Amundsen Robert F. Scott Ernest Shackleton Douglas Mawson

Australia's Antarctic Stations Australia has 4 stations in Antarctica - Mawson. Casey, Davis and Macquarie Island. Click here to find out about the stations. There is also a link to the current weather and a webcam at each station.

Living and working on the seventh continent

United States scientists in Antarctica

Which countries run bases in Antarctica? What's it like living on a base?

Destination Antartica - Lonely Planet Guide to travel in Antarctica

Wired Antarctica - Frequently Asked Questions

Wired Antarctica - Scientists at Work

Tourism in Antarctica click on Gateway to Antarctica > Education > Antarctica : a resource for students & teachers > information about Antarctica > Tourism in Antarctica

Ecology Issues - krill harvesting, global warming & ozone depletion

Restoring Mawson's Hut

Changing Sea Levels - what would happen if part of the Antarctic ice sheet melted?

The Ice Core - a timeline of what has happened in Antarctica. Click on the ice-core graphic to get the timeline

Managing the Antarctic Environment

Waste Management & Oil Spills in Antarctica - click on Gateway to Antarctica > Education > Antarctica : a resource for students & teachers > information about Antarctica > Environmental Issues.

The Antarctic Treaty outlines how Antarctica will be protected and managed.

Map of Antarctica showing territory claimed by countries.

Australia's Role in Antarctica -

Images of Antarctica - Australian Antarctic Division

Webcam at Mawson Station - Live weather details

Glossary of Antartic words

Clickable Worksheet on Antarctica

Educate Feature - Antarctica

A Month in Antarctica - NSW CAP webquest