Put in of LGP camp at Cape Hallett

THE LATITUDINAL GRADIENT PROJECT (LGP)

Latitudinal Gradient Project (LGP) was operational in Antarctica from 2002 until 2011, bringing together diverse science groups in a collaborative manner to accumulate baseline ecological data along the Victoria Land Coastline.   Although this project has now officially ended, results coming from LGP continue to be published and contribute to the SCAR programme Evolution and Biodiversity in Antarctica (EBA). 

The LGP was based on the concept that if we place our work related to ecosystems research within a single broad theoretical base (key issue) we can maximise the transfer of information and ideas, utilise large environmental datasets, utilise joint logistic facilities and strengthen collaborations between partners in the Ross Sea region.