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Read what's happening down in Antarctica in the newspaper, The
Antarctic Sun.
If you're interested in how to get down to Antarctica, here
are some ideas.
Jon Kraukauer visited Antarctica to climb the mountain Vinson Massif for the PBS program NOVA. Read about the trip to the Mountain of Ice.
Chilean Sea Bass:
In the last 10 years, the Patagonian Toothfish has changed its
name to the Chilean Sea Bass and become one of the most popular
items on the menu at many American and Asian seafood restaurants.
This fish is indigenous to the southern seas, near Antarctica,
and is now in danger of extinction. Fishing for the Patagonian
Toothfish is also endangering many antarctic bird species, and
environmental groups are garnering support for international controls
on it's trade. Read more...
"U.S. Chefs Join Campaign to Save Chilean Sea Bass" from National
Geographic
The campaign to "Take
a Pass on Chilean Sea Bass"
Chilean Sea Bass Frequently
Asked Questions from NOAA
"Chilean
Sea Bass; More Than an Identity Problem" from the New York
Times.
The Seafood Choices Alliance
Marine
Fish Conservation Network
Monterey Bay
Aquarium
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