QUESTION:  
How do American scientists share their findings with 
scientists in Antarctica from other countries?
                From Danny A. 8th Grader at John Morel
                Intermediate, Brooklyn, NY.

ANSWER from POLLY PENHALE, NSF Program Manager
Organization:  Palmer Station, Antarctica
Date:          Thu, 30 Jan 1997 20:23:58 -0500

The Antarctic Treaty nations created a scientific organization 
designed to provide for information exchange. This organization is 
called the Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research, known as 
SCAR. SCAR's purpose is to provide scientific advice to the Treaty 
members and to share findings from research. SCAR meeting are held 
every two years. Scientists in all disciplines from about 30 
countries meet to share results from studies and to plan future 
studies. Many projects in Antarctica are multi-national, in which 
scientists from several countries work together. One of the most 
interesting aspects of working in Antarctica is getting the chance to 
meet people from other countries and learning about not only 
their science but their cultures as well.