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Based in Cambridge , the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is the United Kingdom 's national Antarctic operator and has an active role in Antarctic affairs. BAS is part of the Natural Environment Research Council and has over 450 staff. It operates five Research Station s, two Royal Research Ship s and five aircraft in and around Antarctica. BAS addresses key global and regional issues. This involves joint research projects with over 40 UK universities and more than 120 national and international collaborations. The Antarctic explorer Sir Vivian Fuchs was Director of BAS from 1958 to 1973 . SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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