Summary of What Do You Eat in Antarctica? | Antarctic Extremes

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This video discusses the food options available to scientists living in Antarctica. They discuss how food is not just about calories, and discusses the importance of food in terms of morale and making friends. The video also discusses how the past was different in terms of the climate in Antarctica, and how this might have implications for the future of our climate.

• 00:00:00 Arlo and Caitlin explore the food options available to them in Antarctica, where there is little to no food to be found. They catch a bird eating the placenta of a newborn seal, and later order a pizza to break their fast. They learn that the food stored in the hut of Robert Falcon Scott is still edible, and that expiration dates are mostly ignored down in Antarctica.
• 00:05:00 In Antarctica, the food situation is different than in the United States. The kitchen at McMurdo has shelves and shelves of food that scientists can use to make a meal when they're out in the field. They also have teas and Gatorade to keep them hydrated.
• 00:10:00 This video discusses the different food options available to scientists living in Antarctica. They discuss how food is not just about calories, and discusses the importance of food in terms of morale and making friends. The video also discusses how the past was different in terms of the climate in Antarctica, and how this might have implications for the future of our climate.