British Antarctic Survey: University of Cambridge

BAS activities:

• BAS undertakes a world-class research programme of science in the Antarctic and related regions, addressing key global and regional issues through research, survey and monitoring.
• We also help to discharge the UK's international responsibilities under the Antarctic Treaty system. In so doing, BAS sustains for the UK an active and influential regional presence, and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs, especially concerning environmental protection and management.
• Scientific programmes and logistics are co-ordinated from our headquarters in Cambridge, the hub of communications with research stations, ships and aircraft. BAS is a component body of the NERC.

Further information:

• www.antarctica.ac.uk