I've worked in the Antarctic and I have to say that the US Antarctic Program is an impressive undertaking - scientists and support staff deployed to three permanent stations, numerous field camps and two research vessels working to understand the Antarctic and its role in global systems. They do this, despite shrinking funding, thanks to many very dedicated, hard working people.
As for BDP, it is well-written and entertaining, but it dwells on the negative and tends to ignore the absolute wonders of the Antarctic and the work being done there.
I've worked in the Antarctic and I have to say that the US Antarctic Program is an impressive undertaking - scientists and support staff deployed to three permanent stations, numerous field camps and two research vessels working to understand the Antarctic and its role in global systems. They do this, despite shrinking funding, thanks to many very dedicated, hard working people. As for BDP, it is well-written and entertaining, but it dwells on the negative and tends to ignore the absolute wonders of the Antarctic and the work being done there.
posted by BigWoo 18 years ago
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