Why do they have bases in Antarctica?

Answer 1

The purpose of Australia's Mawson Station is to conduct and support science in Antarctica within the following areas - Medical Science, Meteorology, Geophysics, Clean air monitoring, Adelie penguin monitoring and research, Weddell Seal Research, Emperor penguin population assessment, Human impact studies, Cosmic Ray research and Atmospheric and Space Physics. Other countries may establish stations for similar or different purposes.

Answer 2

Research stations -- bases -- in Antarctica serve to house, feed and support the research work of the scientists and workers in support of science, who live on the continent temporarily.

All land south of 60 degrees S is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, which includes the continent of Antarctica. The treaty dedicates this land to the scientific pursuit of answers to questions about the health of planet earth.

Answer 3

Governments establish research stations in Antarctica to study the health of planet earth.