The Uncertain Future of Marie Byrd Land
- Episode aired Jun 30, 2021
- 24m
Much of Antarctica was claimed by seven countries in the twentieth century. As conflicts over overlapping regions began to develop the countries of the world in a rare exercise of good sense... Read allMuch of Antarctica was claimed by seven countries in the twentieth century. As conflicts over overlapping regions began to develop the countries of the world in a rare exercise of good sense agreed to treat Antarctica as a non-commercial demilitarized continent. Problem solved, a... Read allMuch of Antarctica was claimed by seven countries in the twentieth century. As conflicts over overlapping regions began to develop the countries of the world in a rare exercise of good sense agreed to treat Antarctica as a non-commercial demilitarized continent. Problem solved, almost. There is one unclaimed part of Antarctica called Marie Byrd Land that is experienci... Read all