Antarctic - The Journal of the New Zealand Antarctic Society
Antarctic is the flagship publication of the Society. Antarctic, is unique in that it is the only non-biased magazine in the world that covers current international activities in Antarctica. The first issue was printed in 1956 . It is currently published in the A4 format, with several pages in full colour.
The first issue appeared in the B4 format, in 1997 the publication began using colour as well as the A4 format, which continues today.
Antarctic is published four times per year
Articles cover a full range of international Antarctic and Sub Antarctic matters, including:
News from National Antarctic programmes
Summary of Antarctic Treaty Meetings
Restoration of historic sites
Results from international science projects
Private expeditions
Whaling, and fishing news
Antarctic tourism
Historical commentary and essays
Book reviews
Tributes to those who have passed away
All volumes are indexed and a combined index from volume one is in preparation.
We sell back issues of the journal (see back issues). Original copies of issues in volume 1 and 2 are extremely scarce, and quality photocopies are sold in their place. Good stocks are available of most other volumes. Currently the Society publishes four issues a year.
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Articles for inclusion my be submitted to The Editor
