ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The 1977-78 Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition members would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to:

The University Grants Committee for financial assistance in the purchase of equipment and supplies.

The University Council for grants to expedition students.

Antarctic Division, DSIR, personnel for their continuous logistic and clerical assistance.

The US National Science Foundation for providing generous air support from the unpreturbable US Navy VXE-6 Squadron.

A special thanks to:

- Bob Straight, John Lythgoe and the Scott Base Winter and Summer Support Staff.

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- Dr Chris Burgess, Acting-Director, Antarctic Research Centre, VUW., for his burden carrying during the absence of Dr Barrett and the expedition leader.

- Poma Palmer, Nigel Nalder, Walter Fowlie, Jos Lang, Max Wendon, Colin Monteath and fellow NZARP scientific and field personnel.