Location: Davis is the most southerly Australian Antarctic Station and is situated 2,250 nautical miles south-south-west of Perth, at 68 � 35' South, 77 � 58' East, on the Ingrid Christensen Coast of Princess Elizabeth Land. Davis is a key location in the network of Australian Antarctic research stations and supports the largest population of scientists during the summer season.

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Davis Station

History: Davis station opened in January 1957. Located on the edge of the Vestfold Hills, Davis is named for Captain John King Davis (1884-1967), master of ships used on expeditions led by Shackleton and Mawson. During its first years, Davis accommodated very small wintering parties, in some cases just 4-5 men stayed through the long polar night.

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

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

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

Wildlife:
Elephant Seals, Weddell Seals, Adelie Penguins Emperor Penguins, Snow Petrel, Giant Petrel.

Current Weather

Davis

Antarctic Stations:
Bellinghausen
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Davis
Dumont
Halley
Macquarie
Mawson
McMurdo
Mirnyy
Palmer
Neumayer
Rothera
Sanae
Scott
South Pole
Vostok

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Types of Research:
Aeronomy
Astrophysics
Biology
Climate Change
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Environment
Geology
Glaciology
Greenhouse Effect
Marine Life
Medical Research
Meteorites
Mt. Erebus
Oceanography
Terrestrial Life
Transantarctic Mtns
Weather

Research Links:

NSF
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