What transport is used in Antarctica?
Airplanes, various kinds of tractors and snowmobiles have replaced dog sleds for Antarctic travel. In fact, the Antarctic Treaty bans dog sleds because of the fear that the disease dog distemper was spreading to seals. Airplanes are the main way of traveling to Antarctica, although almost all tourists and some scientists arrive on ships. Ships are also used to haul fuel and other bulky supplies to Antarctica. A USATODAY.com story on Airplanes, snowmobiles replace sledges has more on how people get around in Antarctica today.
