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Yes. These data may not be shared "on the ice" because of logistical challenges there, but mechanisms and procedures are in place so that all data are shared among all the nations involved in the Antarctic Treaty.

This is perhaps why the best aerial photos of the continent were produced by the CIA, an arm of the government of the United States of America, and shared with all signatory nations.

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What happens to a scientist's research in Antarctica?

Research conducted in Antarctica is shared with all the countries that are signatory to The Antarctic Treaty. For example, the best aerial maps are courtesy of the USA's CIA.


A benefit of conducting scientific research in Antarctica is?

All scientific study conducted south of 60 degrees South Latitude is shared with all the nations signatory to The Antarctic Treaty (representing about 80% of the earth's population). Since the research studies the health of planet earth, it's worthwhile to share results. Antarctica is also a pristine environment, without pollution and with very a small population -- less than 10,000 over the whole continent, all of whom are scientists or work in support of science.


Why does no one own Antarctica?

Eighty percent of the population of planet Earth 'own' Antarctica in the sense that all scientific research conducted there is shared among those governments that signed the Antarctic Treaty.


What international cooperation exists in Antarctica?

Under the terms of the Antarctic Treaty, all scientific research results are shared among all the nations that signed or ratified the treaty. As well, there is friendly -- and paid -- logistical cooperation among nations in support of the scientific work.


What are Antarctica 2 exports?

Scientific research is the only activity conducted on the Antarctic continent. All research is shared with all nations that are signatory to The Antarctic Treaty, representing about 80% of the earth's population. You could say that Antarctica exports scientific details about the health of planet earth, first and second.


How does mankind use Antarctica?

Under the terms of the Antarctic Treaty, Antarctica is a continent preserved for science. Governments representing 80% of the population of planet earth have agreed to the terms of the treaty. Many of these governments support scientific research stations and/or scientists who travel to Antarctica to gather data about the health of our planet. They work there temporarily. The treaty specifies that all research is shared among all the signatories to the treaty. This is how mankind uses Antarctica.


How do you identify evidence of international cooperation in the exploration and use of Antarctica?

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Why is scientific work done in antarctica?

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How can countries live with having bases in antarctica?

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What city name is shared by all seven continents?

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Which country does not have a permanent scientific station on Antarctica?

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Why is Antarctica important and how is it used by people?

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