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Antarctic is a desert of ice which many people feel admiration and curiosity for it.

The astonishment comes from the fact that almost no one can travel to Antarctic.

Today, we will see the reason why the Antarctic is a forbidden continent and why is too hard to
visit it. Let us know if you can travel to any forbidden part of the world, what would you like to
visit? Share with us your opinion on comments.

The Antarctic treaty

Between 1957 and 1958, many countries sign and agreement which detail one by one the
duties of these countries own of the snowy continent, after its was examinate, crossed, and
researched for a small group of brave researchers, the importance of the clime and nature
became irrefutable. Due to this, a lot of countries wanted to unit to protect the continent at all
cost. This treaty has to establishment that a massive part of the Antarctic is forbidden to come
into it without the permission of all the countries of the treaty, only Scientifics are allowed to
come in to make peacefully investigations.

The aim of this is make sure that the local biology doesn’t lose it equibalance, and to
guarantied this come true, for many years, the humans were banned and they can put a foot
on this area. This assures that wild life wasn’t be perturbed and natural life could grow in
abundancy. In addition to this treaty has political purposes. It was the association's first joint
decision after World War II. For environmental purposes, twelve countries jointly agreed on
this goal and signed the treaty, the entire continent was divided in same parts among a lot of
countries because nobody can claim this as a whole.

The seven countries are: Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zeeland, France, Norway and United
Kingdom.

What does the contract accomplish?

The ban on Antarctic explorers is intended to protect both the environment and people,
because the temperature can drop on -90º, in this type of temperature the oxygen descended
and the brain's performance is reduced running the risk that every part of the human’s body
freeze. If you don't use the right equipment and special training, could end in life-threatening.

In addition to this, there are a large number of plants and animals, there are underground
mountains such as volcanoes, unique types of moss and grasses. For research purposes, for the
balance of the ecosystem and animals, all contact with the outside world is strictly prohibited.

Animal Protection

A large number of mammals live in Antarctica and must be protected at all costs. You can find
small animals such as krill and beetles, but also seals, whales, penguins and killer whales,
leopard seals, blue whales and several species of birds. All of them have their depredator,
because this treaty helps to have a nature equibalance. Due to the low number of plants,
almost all of these creatures are predators, with the exception of krill, phytoplankton and
zooplankton. They have managed to adapt to cold water and survive by attracting energy from
sunlight, which mean that they don’t need to eat to others animals or plants to survive.

Number one: Seals.

There are four different species of seals in Antarctica, including the leopard seal, the southern
elephant seal, the Weddell seal, and the crabeater seal. Their strategy is come where they
think could be their prey. They wait patiently until an animal appears and then attack. Seals are
mostly harmless to humans, however, in times of extreme hunger or simple confusion they
have attacked some human, therefore it would be wise to stay away from these adorable
animals. Although they may seem warm and welcoming, they are actually ambitious hunters
who are not stopping until they get their next meal.

Number two: Penguins.

Penguins spend almost all their time under water, during mating season, crowds gather and
give birth to their offspring. Their parents then keep the eggs warm with their bodies on the
ground until they hatch. They feed on Krill and small fish that they hunt in the water. The first
semen after swallowing process, parents go hunting and bring food to their young children to
share.

Number tree: Whales.

Whales arrive in the Antarctic region in the summer and hunt all kinds of marine wildlife. The
most famous in this area is the killer whale, an aggressive and very successful hunter. They feed
on seals, seabirds and other smaller species of whales. When they hunt in group, they are
capable of kill animals even bigger than them. Blue seals are the bigger animal of the world,
they also live in Antarctic water. Blue seal They can measure up to 33 meters long and weigh
120 tons, they feed on krill and plankton that they filter through their whiskers. They are very
interesting to observe, because their behaviour seems to adapt a bit to the environment in
which they find themselves.

Number 4: Albatross

This bird is very unusual and can be difficult to see in the nature. It is known for having the
largest winged spanner of birds, they are recognized as the kings of birds. With their wings
extended, their limbs can measure up to three meters wide, this quality allows them to glide in
the water for several hours without having to move their wings. They can also survive in
seawater and only need to go ashore during mating season, reducing the risk of being eaten by
predators and helps them to overcrowding more than other birds’ species.

These birds are unmistakable due to his beautiful white heads and black browns.

How stared everything? – The story of the Antarctic

In the 15th century, the Spirit of Discovery caused more and more parts of the earth to be
discovered at an ever-increasing rate.

First Ferdinand Magellan found himself in Tierra del Fuego, shortly afterwards Francisco de
Hoces He discovers that Tierra del Fuego is an island, although men advanced so far south that
they could observe the meeting between the Atlantic Sea and the Pacific, they had not yet
reached Antarctica.
In 1773 James Cock was the first person to cross the Arctic Circle, he also discovered the
Sandwich Islands and the island of South Georgia, where sealers were accentuated. However,
more than 40 years later, in 1820, the Englishman Edward Bransfield was the first to reach the
Antarctic Peninsula with a sub-bow and crew.

A year later John Davis, a seal hunter was the first person to set foot on the Antarctic continent.
After more expeditions and tons of research, finally Information about the Earth's climate was
obtained wildly in 1892. Fossils from Antarctica have shown that only a few hundred years ago
there must have been a significantly warmer climate in the area. This is followed by the
discovery of entire ships and crews that had been trapped under Antarctic ice for many years,
wating under the surface, before their own bodies were discovered.

In 1902 a geological expedition was carried out with a large group of researchers, but the first
attempt to reach the South Pole failed. 9 years later five Norwegians were the first to reach the
South Pole and put their flags on the ground. A year later the South Pole was relaunched, but
the entire team died on the way back due to starvation and extreme temperatures. In the
following years it was possible to cross Antarctica by plane, which allowed a more accurate
mapping of the continent, the Americans were also creating a military base on the continent,
that same year the protection of Antarctica became more important for all countries in the
world as those new journeys threatened to threaten the natural ecosystem. Polar explorer
Richard Juniors threw all the flags of the ONU countries into the ice to create a symbolic unity.
10 years later and established the Antarctic Treaty.

How close can one get to Antarctica?

Unless you're an excellent and highly qualified scientist, it'll be challenging to venture too close
to Antarctica, but it's not impossible. Some cruises allow tourists to approach the icy desert,
with designated stops where people can disembark and explore. However, these lands
represent less than 2% of Antarctica's total area and don't permit exploration of the entire
continent. Occasionally, planes fly over, but there's a rule under the Antarctic Treaty that no
commercial aircraft can remain in Antarctic airspace for more than 16 minutes. This is primarily
due to safety concerns; the area is so isolated that a rescue unit would take a long time to
reach in case of a tragedy. Additionally, extreme temperatures, rapidly changing wind
conditions, and fluctuating atmospheric pressure pose serious threats to most aircraft, making
it dangerous and difficult to operate over the area.

What happens if you break the rules?

Those entering Antarctica without permission may face fines of up to €8300, and for other
violations of the law on the continent, a rule was incorporated into the Antarctic Treaty. In this
case, individuals are subject to the jurisdiction of their country if it's one of the seven
stakeholders. If the person's country is not on the list, an international decision is made.

How do scientists live?

During the summer months, around 4,000 people live in Antarctica, where it's still cold but at
least the sun provides some light and warmth. There are a total of 80 research stations
operated by 30 different countries. They conduct expeditions, observe wildlife, measure the
surface, and study the effects of global warming. In the cold and dark winter months, there are
about 1,000 researchers at the stations. It can become somewhat boring; going out is not
always possible, especially for long periods, and there aren't many other activities. However, to
give local researchers a sense of civilization, there are some cafes, supermarkets, and even
ATMs in the area.

Do we really know the truth?

There are also conspiracy theories about this isolated place in the southernmost zone of our
natural world. Much like with Area 51 or many other places worldwide, conspiracy theories
about Antarctica abound. Some of these theories claim that certain countries, particularly
Germany, established secret bases in Antarctica during World War II. It is alleged that Germany
used the continent to research extraterrestrial spacecraft, and some claim to have seen
German propulsion UFOs entering a tunnel buried deep in Antarctica. No one has been able to
confirm these theories, but considering how isolated and desolate the continent truly is, it
makes sense that countries might have used it to their advantage and for secret government
projects. Many of these theories assert the existence of a secret underground city or a thriving
society buried in the depths of the ice. We don't really know how these theories originated,
but the likelihood of there being an underground Antarctic base is quite small. Antarctica is a
truly beautiful place, but we must protect the continent at all costs. It's a shame that more
humans aren't allowed to explore it, but it seems these rules have been enacted for our own
good. After all, the continent is extremely dangerous.

What do you think of the Antarctic Treaty and the basic rules for the continent? Let us know in
the comments if you think this is a good or bad thing or if more people should be allowed to
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