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Wildlife seen at Casey includes:
- Adélie penguins.
- Emperor penguins.
- Flying birds.
- Elephant seals.
- Leopard seals.
- Weddell seals.
- What does Casey station do?
- What is the wildlife in Antarctica?
- When was Casey station first established?
- Where is Mawson Base in Antarctica?
- Who was Casey named after?
- What can you smell in Antarctica?
- Why are spiders not found in Antarctica?
- Are there rabbits in Antarctica?
- Is Antarctica an Australian territory?
- Where does everyone in Mawson live?
- Can I go to Antarctica on my own?
- Do I need a passport to go to Antarctica?
- What does Antarctica taste like?
What does Casey station do?
Casey is significant as a transport hub for the Australian Antarctic program, with the introduction of intercontinental jet flights for scientists and operational staff from Hobart to the Wilkins ice runway, 65 kilometres (40 mi) inland from Casey station.
What is the wildlife in Antarctica?
Antarctic animals - The most abundant and best known animals from the southern continent, penguins, whales seals, albatrosses, other seabirds and a range of invertebrates you may have not heard of such as krill which form the basis of the Antarctic food web.
When was Casey station first established?
The station was officially opened on 19 February 1969, and named 'Casey' in honour of the then Governor-General Sir Richard Casey, a staunch supporter of Australia's early Antarctic program.
Where is Mawson Base in Antarctica?
Established in 1954, Mawson is the longest continuously operating station south of the Antarctic Circle. It is the most westerly of Australia's 3 continental stations. It is situated about 5,200 km south-west of Perth.
Who was Casey named after?
The Casey tunnel
Repstat was officially opened on 19 February 1969. It was renamed 'Casey' in honour of the then Governor-General Richard Casey. Richard Casey had been a staunch supporter of Australia's early Antarctic program in the 1950s and 1960s. Casey was a novel design for the time.
What can you smell in Antarctica?
Oddly enough, there are very few smells in Antarctica. Ice and snow have no smell, and in the cold temperatures, everyday objects hold onto their aromatic chemicals. So that when you stumble into an aroma, it stands out like a black volcanic rock on a snowfield.
Why are spiders not found in Antarctica?
Cold water can hold more dissolved oxygen than warm water, and the oxygen content of seawater near the coast of Antarctica is especially high. ... So far their results seem to support the oxygen hypothesis for polar gigantism: larger sea spiders fare poorly in low oxygen water.
Are there rabbits in Antarctica?
Some of the most common mammals that have been transplanted to Antarctica include chickens, rats, sheep, pigs, reindeer, mice, cats, rabbits and cattle. ... No introduced mammals live on the Antarctic Continent in this day and age.
Is Antarctica an Australian territory?
The Australian Antarctic Territory (AAT) covers nearly 5.9 million square kilometres. That's about 42% of Antarctica. The area is nearly 80% of the size of Australia itself.
Where does everyone in Mawson live?
Everyone lives in the main accommodation building known as 'the Red Shed', in modern air-conditioned single-room dongas (Antarctic slang for bedrooms). The Red Shed also houses the surgery, lounge, kitchen and dining room.
Can I go to Antarctica on my own?
Yes, you can visit Antarctica!
Although Antarctica is the most remote continent on earth—more than 1,000 km from the nearest neighboring continent—you can actually visit it, and enjoy the voyage at your own pace and preference.
Do I need a passport to go to Antarctica?
No visas are required for entering Antarctica, however you will be required to have a valid passport at all times.
What does Antarctica taste like?
To describe the taste, it is a little fruity tasting, with a tiny tiny taste of ginger ale and a little taste of the apple soda Manzita Sol, but Guarana in my opinion is way better. You can taste the Guarana extract in it that gives it it's unique flavor.
