Casey Station

Nationality: Australia

History: Casey station was established in February, 1959, when Australia took overall responsibility for the US Wilkes station, built in 1957 for the IGY andnamed 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 thesouth across the bay.

Science:
Atmospheric Sciences, Biology, Geosciences, Human Impacts, Medical

Web Cam:
www.aad.gov.au/stations/casey/video.asp

Website:
www.aad.gov.au/stations/casey/default.asp

Wildlife:
Elephant Seals, Fur Seals, Royal Penguins, King Penguins, Gentoo Penguins, Rockhopper Penguins, Albatross, Misc. Flight Birds