Learn about the challenges faced by Douglas Mawson while conducting the Australasian Antarctic Expedition

Learn about the challenges faced by Douglas Mawson while conducting the Australasian Antarctic Expedition

An overview of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911–14), led by Douglas Mawson.
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    Creating a marine protected area in Antarctica's Ross Sea.
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    Scientists searching for new species of sea life in the Southern Ocean.
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