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UK Polar Data Centre (UK-PDC)

Focal point for Arctic and Antarctic environmental data management in the UK and NERC environmental data centre.

BAS Archives Service

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BAS Mapping and GIS Information Centre (MAGIC)

Providing BAS staff and collaborators with access to all forms of geographic data and analysis techniques.

BAS Image Collection

Thousands of stunning photographs and video footage covering BAS science and operations, polar wildlife and scenes of the polar regions.