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Continue Reading NSF Blog: The Glacier of Greatest Concern Friday April 23, 2021 Antarctica's massive Thwaites Glacier is melting and its collapse could raise sea levels significantly around the world. Through the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.K. Natural... Continue Reading New Pier to be Constructed in 2021-2022 at Palmer Station Thursday April 22, 2021 The National Science Foundation is moving ahead with plans to rebuild the pier at Palmer Station, its research facility on Anvers Island, Antarctica. The new pier will be more than three times... Continue Reading NOVA Explores Mt. Erebus Volcano Saturday April 10, 2021 Most people associate Antarctica with snow and ice, but perhaps the most extreme geographic feature of the continent is Mount Erebus, one of Antarctica's two active volcanoes and the southernmost active volcano... Continue Reading UAVs Monitor Cape Crozier's Adelie Penguin Colonies Saturday April 10, 2021 Antarctica's Cape Crozier is one of the biggest Adelie penguin colonies in the world. The colony is home to an estimated 600,000 penguins, but getting an accurate count is difficult.... Continue Reading USAP Station Webcams Live Images from Antarctica Select a Camera to View Select a webcam to view... --------------------------------------------- McMurdo Station - Arrival Heights Webcam McMurdo Station - Observation Hill Webcam McMurdo Station - ITC-Prime Construction Webcam South Pole Station - Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station Webcam South Pole Station - South Pole Radio Telescopes Webcam Palmer Station - Palmer Station Webcam Media USAP Photo Library View current and historical photos profiling science, scenery, wildlife, and more at the USAP Photo Library. The Antarctic Sun The Antarctic Sun is the official source for news of the United States Antarctic Program and US Antarctic Stations. Program Announcements Most Recent May 10, 2021 Margaret Knuth appointed Chief Program Manager for the U.S. Antarctic Program Ms. Margaret Knuth has been appointed to be the Chief Program Manager for the U.S. Antarctic Program, where she will manage and oversee operations and logistics across USAP stations, field sites, gateways, and port facilities. She will also lead USAP's logistics collaborations with other National Antarctic Programs, and serve on the USAP Executive Management Board. This position is part of the Section for Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics at NSF. Apr 22, 2021 U.S. Antarctic Program develops Sexual Assault/Harassment Prevention and Response (SAHPR) Program The NSF Office of Polar Programs has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Federal Consulting Group. The agreement contracts a team of experts to assist the NSF in the creation of a U.S. Antarctic Program Sexual Assault/Harassment Prevention and Response program. Tammy Perkins joins the Office of Polar Programs as Business Manager for the U.S. Antarctic Program Appointment of Dr. Maria Vernet, Program Director, Organisms and Ecosystems View All Announcements Features Special Report Take a look at the National Science Foundation's plans for the future of science and logistics in Antarctica. 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