The frigid zones surrounding the North and south poles of the earth are referred to as the Polar Regions. The Northern pole is the Arctic region which is predominantly occupied by the Arctic Ocean and a little land area. The region over the South pole is the continent of Antarctica. Both the regions receive less solar heat and as a result covered by ice caps. As a consequence of global warming, the ice reservoir is diminishing gradually. In summer, day is extremely prolonged so that the sun does not set. In winter, it is total darkness throughout. Lives in the polar region are walrus, seal, penguins, polar bear, whales and Eskimos.
An internet based e-tailer and information source for news, weather, maps, history and wild life information from the frozen continent.
Features photographs, sounds and writings from Douglas Quin's journey to Palmer Station on the Antarctic Peninsula.
Compilation of Antarctic related articles. Includes information concerning the birthplaces and final resting places of Antarctic personalities as well as monuments and dedications.
A travel company specializing in polar tours including adventure cruises in the Antarctic and Arctic, dog-sledging, skiing, camping, and more.
Offers adventure travel and cruises on small-ship expeditions to Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, Alaska, Baja and more.
Official web site administered by the Australian Antarctic division of department of the environment and heritage.
A group of polar photographers and specialist collections on polar regions offering source for Polar imagery.
Offers adventure trips to polar destinations, both north and south including trip descriptions, information about vessels, pricing and more.
Expertised in small-ship travel to Antarctica and the Arctic that helps to plan the polar expeditions.