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Appendix C: Overview of Outcomes from the Report: *Future Science Opportunities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean* (NRC, 2011a)
Pages 129-132

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... The tiny air bubbles trapped within the ice hold a record of the planet's atmosphere through time, the living things in the ocean and on land can teach scientists about survival strategies in extreme environments, and Antarctica provides an excellent platform for looking out to the solar system and the universe beyond. The Committee highlighted several areas of science that will be important in discovery 129
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... The National Science Foundation has supported a broad range of educational efforts to spark interest in polar science, including television specials, radio programs, and a multimedia presentation that toured U.S. science centers, museums, and schools.
From page 131...
... To better predict future conditions, scientists need networks of observing systems that can collect and record data on the ongoing changes in the Antarctic region's atmosphere, ice sheets, oceans, and ecosystems. This network should be able to measure and record ongoing changes to develop an advanced understanding of the drivers of change and to provide inputs for models that will enable the United States to better project and adapt to the global impacts of a changing Antarctic environment.


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