Synopses & Reviews
Discover AntarcticaFeel the salty kiss of sea mist when nearby whales exhale their startlingly loud 'ffffffffffffffffff' next to your boat
Sneak a peak a the secret harbor of Deception Island, where you can sail inside a restless volcano
Pay homage to intrepid explorers at their base camps, where objects remain eerily preserved a century later
In This Guide
Five authors, 30 specialists, a supporting cast of thousands of emperor penguins
Expanded coverage of environmental issues, climate change and ways travelers can make a difference
Complete pre-trip planning information for visits by air, private yacht, cruise ship or resupply vessel
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Synopsis
Expanded coverage of the Falkland Islands/Islas Malvinas, South Georgia Island, and Shackleton's famous walk. More coverage of Ushuaia, Argentina, the departure point for 90% of visitors to Antarctica. New Climate Change chapter focuses on the threat to Antarctica from global warming. Contributions from 26 world-renowned Antarctica experts, including historians, biologists, geologists, climatologists, environmentalists, meteorologists, paleontologists and adventurers. Updated Wildlife chapter, with profiles of the penguins, seals, whales and birds.