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August 07, 2014

Enhanced international cooperation needed in Antarctica
Melbourne, Australia (SPX) Aug 07, 2014
Countries need to work together to ensure Antarctic research continues and key questions on the region are answered, researchers say. In an article published in Nature this week, 75 scientists along with policy makers in 22 countries have outlined what they see as the major priorities for Antarctic research over the next 20 years and beyond. In it they outline six priorities for Antarctic science - the most important scientific questions to be addressed in the region, as well as what they th ... read more

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