When we think of Antarctic exploration, the narrative is overwhelmingly white.
of mainland Antarctica was attributed to a Russian expedition in 1820, while the first landing on the mainland is attributed to an American explorer in 1821.
But investigations by New Zealander researchers suggest the indigenous people of mainland New Zealand – Māori – have a significantly longer history with Earth's southernmost continent. The research team, led by conservation biologist Priscilla Wehi from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, looked at oral histories as well as– meaning research, reports, technical documents, and other material published by organizations outside common academic or commercial publishing channels.
"We found connection to Antarctica and its waters have been occurring since the earliest traditional voyaging, and later through participation in European-led voyaging and exploration, contemporary scientific research, fishing, and more for centuries,"The researchers first highlight an early 7th century southern voyage by a Polynesian chief Hui Te Rangiora and his crew.
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