Uruguayan Antarctic Institute [SEP] continent
Uruguayan Antarctic Institute
The Uruguayan Antarctic Institute () is Uruguay's governmental agency to fund, organize, control and promote research on Antarctica according with the Antarctic Treaty System. It was founded by scientists, and is now managed by Uruguay's Ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs and Education. 
History.
Uruguay has been associated with Antarctic activities since 1776, when the country first issued licenses for fishing in the southern seas. In 1916, it was involved in the attempt of rescue of Sir Ernest Shackleton and the barquentine
Antarkos I
In December 1984 Antarkos I, the first Uruguayan Antarctic expedition, arrived in King George Island in order to establish a permanent base on the Antarctic Continent.
It was a scientific and logistic exercise supported by the Uruguayan Antarctic Institute and was led by Lt. Col Omar Porciúncula who was in charge to organize all the foundational works for the future Artigas Base. 
External links.
- Uruguayan Antarctic Institute
- Antarkos 23, the 2007 Artigas Base Crew