Who Works at Casey Station, Antarctica?

Casey Station (66°17′S 110°31′E) is one of Australia's three permanent Antarctic research stations, operated by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD).

Staffing

• Summer (Oct–Mar): ~16–20 personnel.
• Winter (Apr–Sep): ~11–14 personnel (winter-overs).

Roles & Expertise

• Scientists: Glaciologists, oceanographers, atmospheric physicists, biologists (penguins, seals, microbes), geologists.
• Engineers & Technicians: Diesel mechanics, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, IT/comms, heavy plant operators.
• Support: Station leader (manager), doctor, chef, field training officer, stores/personnel.

Research Focus

• Law Dome ice cores (climate history).
• Southern Ocean carbon uptake.
• Adélie penguin population monitoring.
• Space weather/ionosphere.
• Bedrock geology (Gondwana links).

Logistics Hub

Casey supports traverse operations to inland sites (e.g., Million Year Ice Core project) and provides backup for Davis and Mawson stations. Staff are AAD employees or contractors; nationalities vary but mostly Australian.