Between 1961 and 1965, he surveyed more Antarctic territory than any other explorer.
Why does a small country located on the other side of the Earth have an Antarctic territory seven times its size?
Only ships carrying 100 or fewer passengers are allowed to disembark on to Antarctic territory.
The British Antarctic Territories are also home to six species of seals.
It also includes the Antarctic territory claimed by Chile.
In 1962, the islands became part of the newly established British Antarctic Territory.
After sustaining minor damage the vessel headed back into Antarctic territory to seek help with repairs, and fuel.
Other treaty members, including the United States, do not recognize these claims and have claimed no Antarctic territory.
This exclusive economic zone does not include the Australian Antarctic Territory.
He was Commissioner of the British Antarctic Territory from 1995 to 1997.
