ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 17: Adelie penguins are seen on Horseshoe Island during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, in Antarctica on February 17, 2024. The team of 24-members returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 11: Adelie penguins are seen on Horseshoe Island during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, in Antarctica on February 11, 2024. The team of 24-members returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 19: An aerial view of seals lying on the icebergs in Gaul Bay on Horseshoe Island during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, in Antarctica on February 19, 2024. The team of 24-members returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 19: Weddell seal is seen during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, in Antarctica on February 19, 2024. The team of 24-members returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 18: Crabeater seal is seen during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, in Antarctica on February 18, 2024. The team of 24-members returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 13: Brown fur seal is seen during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, in Antarctica on February 13, 2024. The team of 24-members returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 19: An aerial view of seals lying on the icebergs in Gaul Bay on Horseshoe Island during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, in Antarctica on February 19, 2024. The team of 24-members returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 17: Weddell seal is seen during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, in Antarctica on February 17, 2024. The team of 24-members returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 19: Shoesmith glacier is seen on the Horseshoe Island during 36-day 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute with the team of 24 people in Antarctica on February 19, 2024. Turkish research team have returned to Turkiye after the observations of glaciers and icebergs during the expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 20: Gaul Bay and icebergs are seen at Horseshoe Island during 36-day 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute with the team of 24 people in Antarctica on February 20, 2024. Turkish research team have returned to Turkiye after the observations of glaciers and icebergs during the expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 19: An aerial view of a lake near Shoesmith glacier on the Horseshoe Island during 36-day 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute with the team of 24 people in Antarctica on February 19, 2024. Turkish research team have returned to Turkiye after the observations of glaciers and icebergs during the expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 19: An aerial view of a sea ice forms in Gaul Bay at Horseshoe Island during 36-day 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute with the team of 24 people in Antarctica on February 19, 2024. Turkish research team have returned to Turkiye after the observations of glaciers and icebergs during the expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 19: Gaul Bay and icebergs are seen at Horseshoe Island during 36-day 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute with the team of 24 people in Antarctica on February 19, 2024. Turkish research team have returned to Turkiye after the observations of glaciers and icebergs during the expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 12: Icebergs and glaciers are seen during 36-day 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute with the team of 24 people in Antarctica on February 12, 2024. Turkish research team have returned to Turkiye after the observations of glaciers and icebergs during the expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 10: Icebergs and glaciers are seen during 36-day 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute with the team of 24 people in Antarctica on February 10, 2024. Turkish research team have returned to Turkiye after the observations of glaciers and icebergs during the expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 19: Gaul Bay and icebergs are seen on the Horseshoe Island during 36-day 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute with the team of 24 people in Antarctica on February 19, 2024. Turkish research team have returned to Turkiye after the observations of glaciers and icebergs during the expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 28: Turkish science team pose for a photo after completing their scientific research during 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBİTAK MAM Polar Research Institute in Antarctica, which is described as the coldest and driest continent of the planet on February 28, 2024. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 19: A view from a research conducting on effects of climate change during 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBİTAK MAM Polar Research Institute in Antarctica, which is described as the coldest and driest continent of the planet on February 19, 2024. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 10: Expedition Deputy Leader Dr. Atilla Yilmaz (R) conducts a research on effects of climate change during 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBİTAK MAM Polar Research Institute in Antarctica, which is described as the coldest and driest continent of the planet on February 10, 2024. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 17: Expedition participant engineer Zafer Sahingoz conducts a research on effects of climate change during 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBİTAK MAM Polar Research Institute in Antarctica, which is described as the coldest and driest continent of the planet on February 17, 2024. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 15: Prof. Dr. Fahri Karabulut (R) and Oleg Vassilev (L) conduct a research on effects of climate change during 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBİTAK MAM Polar Research Institute in Antarctica, which is described as the coldest and driest continent of the planet on February 15, 2024. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 10: Expedition participant Antonio Fernandez conducts a research on effects of climate change during 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBİTAK MAM Polar Research Institute in Antarctica, which is described as the coldest and driest continent of the planet on February 10, 2024. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 17: Engineer Zafer Sahingoz conducts a research on effects of climate change during 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBİTAK MAM Polar Research Institute in Antarctica, which is described as the coldest and driest continent of the planet on February 17, 2024. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 18: Environmental Officer Supt. Eng. Aybike Gul Karaoglu conducts a research on effects of climate change during 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBİTAK MAM Polar Research Institute in Antarctica, which is described as the coldest and driest continent of the planet on February 18, 2024. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 11: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huseyin Ayhan Yavasoglu conducts a research on effects of climate change during 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBİTAK MAM Polar Research Institute in Antarctica, which is described as the coldest and driest continent of the planet on February 11, 2024. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 23: Prof. Dr. Ertugrul Agirbas conducts a research on effects of climate change during 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized by TUBİTAK MAM Polar Research Institute in Antarctica, which is described as the coldest and driest continent of the planet on February 23, 2024. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 27: A view of the plane coming to get the team at Teniente Marsh Airport at King George Island, Antarctica on February 27, 2024. With the first flight planned from Antarctica's King George Island, the team planned to reach Turkiye via four flights, transferring from Punta Arenas in Chile, then Santiago, and San Paulo in Brazil before finally flying to Turkiye. The team reached King George Island after a stormy sea voyage, but had to wait on their ship Betanzos for a month since the flights could not be made due to weather opposition. During the waiting period, the expedition team spent time working on their projects, reading books and chatting with each other. The 24-member team of 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 27: Members of the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, Prof. Dr. Ersan Basar (C), Dr. Atilla Yilmaz (L) and Captain Dogac Baybars Isiler (R) are seen during the time when the team had to live in the Chilean-flagged ship 'Betanzos' for a month near King George Island, Antarctica on February 27, 2024. With the first flight planned from Antarctica's King George Island, the team planned to reach Turkiye via four flights, transferring from Punta Arenas in Chile, then Santiago, and San Paulo in Brazil before finally flying to Turkiye. The team reached King George Island after a stormy sea voyage, but had to wait on their ship Betanzos for a month since the flights could not be made due to weather opposition. During the waiting period, the expedition team spent time working on their projects, reading books and chatting with each other. The 24-member team of 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 27: Leader of the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, Prof. Dr. Ersan Basar looks out of the ship's window during the time when the team had to live in the Chilean-flagged ship 'Betanzos' for a month near King George Island, Antarctica on February 27, 2024. With the first flight planned from Antarctica's King George Island, the team planned to reach Turkiye via four flights, transferring from Punta Arenas in Chile, then Santiago, and San Paulo in Brazil before finally flying to Turkiye. The team reached King George Island after a stormy sea voyage, but had to wait on their ship Betanzos for a month since the flights could not be made due to weather opposition. During the waiting period, the expedition team spent time working on their projects, reading books and chatting with each other. The 24-member team of 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 27: A view of the ocean near King George Island during Turkiye's 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, in Antarctica on February 27, 2024. With the first flight planned from Antarctica's King George Island, the team planned to reach Turkiye via four flights, transferring from Punta Arenas in Chile, then Santiago, and San Paulo in Brazil before finally flying to Turkiye. The team reached King George Island after a stormy sea voyage, but had to wait on their ship Betanzos for a month since the flights could not be made due to weather opposition. During the waiting period, the expedition team spent time working on their projects, reading books and chatting with each other. The 24-member team of 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 27: Members of the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, Prof. Dr. Ersan Basar (C), Dr. Atilla Yilmaz (R) and Captain Dogac Baybars Isiler (L) are seen during the time when the team had to live in the Chilean-flagged ship 'Betanzos' for a month near King George Island, Antarctica on February 27, 2024. With the first flight planned from Antarctica's King George Island, the team planned to reach Turkiye via four flights, transferring from Punta Arenas in Chile, then Santiago, and San Paulo in Brazil before finally flying to Turkiye. The team reached King George Island after a stormy sea voyage, but had to wait on their ship Betanzos for a month since the flights could not be made due to weather opposition. During the waiting period, the expedition team spent time working on their projects, reading books and chatting with each other. The 24-member team of 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 27: Member of the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bengusu Mirasoglu rests in her cabin during the time when the team had to live in the Chilean-flagged ship 'Betanzos' for a month near King George Island, Antarctica on February 27, 2024. With the first flight planned from Antarctica's King George Island, the team planned to reach Turkiye via four flights, transferring from Punta Arenas in Chile, then Santiago, and San Paulo in Brazil before finally flying to Turkiye. The team reached King George Island after a stormy sea voyage, but had to wait on their ship Betanzos for a month since the flights could not be made due to weather opposition. During the waiting period, the expedition team spent time working on their projects, reading books and chatting with each other. The 24-member team of 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 27: Environmental Officer MSc. Engineer Aybike Gul Karaoglu is seen in her cabin during the time when the team had to live in the Chilean-flagged ship 'Betanzos' for a month near King George Island, Antarctica on February 27, 2024. With the first flight planned from Antarctica's King George Island, the team planned to reach Turkiye via four flights, transferring from Punta Arenas in Chile, then Santiago, and San Paulo in Brazil before finally flying to Turkiye. The team reached King George Island after a stormy sea voyage, but had to wait on their ship Betanzos for a month since the flights could not be made due to weather opposition. During the waiting period, the expedition team spent time working on their projects, reading books and chatting with each other. The 24-member team of 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 27: Leader of the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, Prof. Dr. Ersan Basar looks out of the ship's window during the time when the team had to live in the Chilean-flagged ship 'Betanzos' for a month near King George Island, Antarctica on February 27, 2024. With the first flight planned from Antarctica's King George Island, the team planned to reach Turkiye via four flights, transferring from Punta Arenas in Chile, then Santiago, and San Paulo in Brazil before finally flying to Turkiye. The team reached King George Island after a stormy sea voyage, but had to wait on their ship Betanzos for a month since the flights could not be made due to weather opposition. During the waiting period, the expedition team spent time working on their projects, reading books and chatting with each other. The 24-member team of 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 27: Environmental Officer MSc. Engineer Aybike Gul Karaoglu is seen in her cabin during the time when the team had to live in the Chilean-flagged ship 'Betanzos' for a month near King George Island, Antarctica on February 27, 2024. With the first flight planned from Antarctica's King George Island, the team planned to reach Turkiye via four flights, transferring from Punta Arenas in Chile, then Santiago, and San Paulo in Brazil before finally flying to Turkiye. The team reached King George Island after a stormy sea voyage, but had to wait on their ship Betanzos for a month since the flights could not be made due to weather opposition. During the waiting period, the expedition team spent time working on their projects, reading books and chatting with each other. The 24-member team of 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 17: Expedition participants 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition Deputy Leader Dr. Atilla Yilmaz (L) and Prof. Dr. Nuket Sivri (R) work on the samples they took as part of their projects in a laboratory environment on the Horseshoe Island where Turkiye's scientific research camp is located during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition in Antarctica on February 17, 2024. The 24-member 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition team, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 10: The scientists use boats for their work in the marine area at the Horseshoe Island where Turkiye's scientific research camp is located during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition in Antarctica on February 10, 2024. The 24-member 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition team, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 17: A view from the lab at the Horseshoe Island where Turkiye's scientific research camp is located during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition in Antarctica on February 17, 2024. The 24-member 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition team, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 10: A view from the Horseshoe Island where Turkiye's scientific research camp is located during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition in Antarctica on February 10, 2024. The 24-member 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition team, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 17: A view from the lab at the Horseshoe Island where Turkiye's scientific research camp is located during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition in Antarctica on February 17, 2024. The 24-member 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition team, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 16: Expedition participant Dr. Denizhan Vardar works on Horseshoe Island, where Turkiye's scientific research camp is located during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition in Antarctica on February 16, 2024. The 24-member 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition team, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 10: The scientists use boats for their work in the marine area at the Horseshoe Island where Turkiye's scientific research camp is located during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition in Antarctica on February 10, 2024. The 24-member 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition team, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 19: Expedition participants 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition Environmental Officer Master Eng. Aybike Gul Karaoglu (R) and 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition Medical Staff Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bengusu Mirasoglu (L) go to Gaul Bay on Horseshoe Island to work in the field, where Turkiye's scientific research camp is located during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition in Antarctica on February 19, 2024. The 24-member 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition team, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 10: The scientists use boats for their work in the marine area at the Horseshoe Island where Turkiye's scientific research camp is located during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition in Antarctica on February 10, 2024. The 24-member 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition team, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 20: The Turkish Science team poses for a group photo on the Horseshoe Island during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition in Antarctica on February 20, 2024. The 24-member 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition team, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )

ANTARCTICA - FEBRUARY 20: The Turkish Science team poses for a group photo on the Horseshoe Island during the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition in Antarctica on February 20, 2024. The 24-member 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition team, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute, returned to Turkiye after completing all scientific activities following the 36-day expedition. ( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )