It was inhabited so that research could be done on Antarctica at a convenient location.
All scientific work done in Antarctica studies the health of planet earth. Research occurs here because this is a continent dedicated to science, and details are shared among governments representing 80% of the earth's population.
Native is not a word I would choose. Humpbacks live in all oceans of the world and feed in both Antarctica and the Arctic oceans. There are northern and southern hemisphere humpbacks, with research showing (and whaling records) these great whales may cross the equator at times. Much more research needs to be done.
There is no development allowed in Antarctica, per the Antarctic Treaty.
The chicken virus has not affected Antarctica, because there are no animals there to affect.
Angler fish live in the very deep trenches of the ocean at temperatures of around 2C. I am not aware of any major deep trench research that has yet been done in and around the ocean around antarctica in order to establish what species live on the bottom of the Antarctic ocean. So it is impossible to say conclusively that they do or do not inhabit Antarctica.
There are several reasons:1.Due to it's coldness and hostility, it is scientists closest example of the surface of Mars, meaning that some tests can be done here rather than in chambers or on Mars. Furthermore, if life can exist far into Antarctica e.g. Lycon, then maybe life live in similar conditions on Mars2.Due to it's lack of air pollution, Astronomy tests can be done on Earth where it would usually be hard to do them. Also, tests involving air can be done as it has clean air.3. Antarctica is the least known continent by long way, with it's under water lakes, its frozen and mysterious waters, its crystal formations and volcano caves. There is a lot to explore. However, such explorations don't usually come from bases all the time, mostly from around the world, including 'Frozen Planet'.Another AnswerAntarctica is governed -- as is all land south of 60 degrees S -- by the Antarctic Treaty, which preserves the area for the scientific study of the health of planet earth. The treaty was signed by governments representing 80% of the earth's population, and many of these government establish research bases on these lands.
Research should be done whenever information is needed.
research done in house to be secret or confidential...
There is no commercial krill fishing in the Southern Ocean that surrounds Antarctica.
There is much research being done in botany. One example is the study of daylily rust and how it is formed and what can be done to prevent it. There are companies studying crops to find plants that provide more food. There is also research on chemicals that will prevent weeds or insect pests.
Not at all. Research is done purely to learn more.