Many of the scientists and officials who live and work at the South Pole do not like the idea of the outpost being used as an attraction. This is particularly true when they have to deal with diesel bulldozers and cranes working to develop the place. But uninvited visitors will frequently arrive throughout the research season. Attempts to block them from coming are futile. Visit the page on antarctic cruise to get more information.

There are no nations that lay claim to ownership of Antarctica. However, there are 43 nations that have signed treaties to protect and study this mysterious landmass that covers an area as large as that covered by Mexico and the United States together. Even during the eight, pitch black, months of winter, the U.S. has three big stations that are staffed year round. The crew working at The Pole is bound by the understood laws of the Ice, to assist any visitor, wanted or unwanted, who manages to cross the 90 degree south latitude line.