Casey Station
Nationality: Australia
Location:
East Antarctica.
It is located at 66°17' S 110°31' E- just outside
the Antarctic Circle - and is the third Australian station
to occupy a site on Vincennes Bay. |
Casey Station
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History: Casey station was established
in February, 1959, when Australia took overall responsibility for
the US Wilkes station, built in 1957 for the IGY and named for Lieutenant
Charles Wilkes, leader of the US Exploring Expedition. Ten years
later when its main building was covered over by snow, Australia replaced
Wilkes with Casey station, 2 mi (3k) to the south and across the bay
on Bailey Peninsula. In 1988 a replacement Casey Station was opened,
following the decommissioning of the old Casey Station.
Science:
Atmospheric Sciences, Biology, Ecosytems, Glaciology, Human Impacts,
Medical
Web Cam:
http://www.aad.gov.au/asset/Webcams/casey/default.asp
Website:
http://www.aad.gov.au/default.asp?casid=405
Wildlife:
Elephant, Crabeater, Ross, Leopard and Weddell Seals, Emperor and
Adelie Penguins, Albatross, Petrels, Fulmars, Skuas, Gulls and Terns
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