# Scientific research in Antarctica and surrounding regions > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/scientific-research-in-antarctica-and-surrounding-regions > Updated: 2026-10-30T14:23:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Scientific research efforts are underway in the Antarctic and surrounding regions, focusing on both human social dynamics and wildlife conservation. In Uruguay, the University of the Republic has launched an ethnographic study titled ‘Imágenes en blanco: Etnografía de la vida cotidiana y del trabajo de los equipos uruguayos en la Antártida’. This project aims to examine how scientists, technicians, and military personnel organize work and social life within isolated Antarctic environments. In Argentina and the Antarctic, researchers are conducting studies on penguin populations. In Santa Cruz, a census is being performed to evaluate the impact of waves on Magellanic penguin nesting areas and to study the effects of food availability. Concurrently, the Argentine Antarctic Institute is leading a campaign in the Weddell Sea to track Emperor penguins using satellite transmitters, monitoring how sea ice conditions influence their movement and foraging patterns. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-30: Scientific researchers conduct penguin studies in Argentina and Antarctica Scientists are conducting penguin censuses in Santa Cruz and tracking Emperor penguins in Antarctica via satellite to study the impacts of environmental changes and food availability. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scientific-researchers-conduct-penguin-studies-in-argentina-and-antarctica ### 2026-10-23: Uruguayan researchers launch study on daily life and work in Antarctica Udelar researchers have launched an ethnographic study to investigate the daily lives, work organization, and social coexistence of Uruguayan teams stationed in Antarctica. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uruguayan-researchers-launch-study-on-daily-life-and-work-in-antarctica --- Cite as: Scientific research in Antarctica and surrounding regions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/scientific-research-in-antarctica-and-surrounding-regions