Portugal in Antarctic History

Abstract Approximately five centuries of the involvement of Portugal in Antarctic regions is described. Discoveries, the sealing and whaling industries, and modern developments are discussed.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Polar Record
Main Author:	Headland, Robert Keith
Format:	Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge University Press (CUP) 2023
Subjects:	General Earth and Planetary Sciences Ecology Geography, Planning and Development Antarctic Antarc* Polar Record
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247422000353 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247422000353

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Summary:	Abstract Approximately five centuries of the involvement of Portugal in Antarctic regions is described. Discoveries, the sealing and whaling industries, and modern developments are discussed.