She is conducting a month-long scientific project into glaciers around Port Lockroy, a former whaling station which is now a British research center.
CNN: Antarctica: On thin ice
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The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust rely on sales of Antarctic stamps and gifts from the Port Lockroy shop to fund up to half of their heritage work each summer.
BBC: Antarctic work trip for Kathleen and Joe Leavy
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Joe will be joined on Detaille Island by fellow Neath carpenter Mike Powell, while Kath's boss at Port Lockroy has been learning her trade at the post office in Abergavenny.
BBC: Antarctic work trip for Kathleen and Joe Leavy