Antarctic Centre for Exploration

The Antarctic Centre for Exploration (ACE) in the Queen Maud Land region of East Antarctica is the vision of EWR CEO, Tony Martin. Motivated by a genuine passion for the Antarctic continent and a desire to further our understanding of the interior regions, ACE aims to bring together a wide range of expertise and act as a focus for local exploration in all its forms; from scientific and geographical, to artistic and psychological.

Still in its infancy, ACE will operate for the first time during the coming 2011-12 Antarctic season. Its maiden project is to enable two British students to undertake field work in Antarctica. Both students will be carrying out scientific research but in very different disciplines. In future years ACE will widen its remit to include a variety of projects and concentrate on greater public involvement.

Ultimately ACE seeks to demonstrate that it is possible to enable more people to experience the wonders of the South while simultaneously working to ensure Antarctica’s future as a pristine wilderness.