What equipment is used in Antarctica?
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT that we carry on the ice
| amphibious sleds | safe and useful for water crossings (North Pole) |
|---|---|
| cord reels | reels of strong cord used to set up ferries across open water (North Pole) |
| emergency beacon | GPS personal locator beacon |
| fire blankets | for use with each tent stove |
What do you need to work in Antarctica?
50. What are the requirements to work in Antarctica. Who do you have to talk to?
- You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- You must have a valid passport or the ability to obtain one.
- After receiving an offer of employment, you must pass: A pre-employment background check. A pre-employment drug screen.
What is banned in Antarctica?
Sometimes, it’s something as simple as a pebble from a beach. However, in Antarctica, taking anything is banned. This includes rocks, feathers, bones, eggs and any kind of biological material including traces of soil. Taking anything man-made is also completely banned, as some might actually be research equipment.
Is anything illegal in Antarctica?
While crime in Antarctica is relatively rare, isolation and boredom affect certain people there negatively and may lead to crime. Under the 1959 Antarctic Treaty, ratified by 53 nations, persons accused of a crime in Antarctica are subject to punishment by their own country.
What clothing did Shackleton wear?
He is also wearing fur trousers and boots and would have worn fur underwear when on an expedition. While on his journey to the South Pole he sledged only in this underwear at times to cool down.
Are there schools in Antarctica?
Allowed to – yes, but don’t often go. Everyone who goes with a country’s Antarctic programme has a job to do, children don’t have jobs and so don’t go. There are two very small schools at the Argentinian Esperanza Base and the Chilean Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva Base, both on the Antarctic Peninsula.