QUESTION:
How can you study outside safely in Antarctica when the ozone is depleted?

        Lindsay D., 6th grade, Taylor Road Middle School
        Alpharetta, GA


ANSWER from Tad Day, Palmer Station, Antarctica
            Date: Sun, 9 Feb 1997 00:30:57 -0500
Dear Lindsay,

We have to take extra precautions when working outdoors during the
ozone hole. This best way we do this is by covering ourselves well
with clothing. We wear hats with brims to shade ourselves and often
wear ski-masks. We also use a very strong "sunblock" or "sunscreen"
on any exposed parts of our skin (SPF 50). We always were good sun
glasses, usually ones that have side "flaps" as well as a flap
that hangs down over our nose. 

Thanks for your question!
Tad