I agree but teams are there permanently. I have the same idea than yours Kato and, as a result, they are on their own. However, that might evolved in an intersting situation. Here are some elements for France.
The region is led by a council of 7 members (appointed for 5 years) and led by a general commissioner to the army.
In Terre Adélie (Antarctic itself), there are 27 people all scientists and highly skilled technicians.
Crozet Islands: 35 people.
Kerguelen Islands: 80 people.
Amsterdam Island: 30 people.
No women are found among the permanent members and these figures double in the summer period (including women this time).
9 french fishing ships are authorized to opperate in the region: Kuerguelen-de-tremarec, Antarctic I, Austral, Albius, Croix-du-sud I, Ile Bourbon, Cap-Kersaint, Cap Horn I and Azmina.
3 Military ships are patrolling the area: Albatros, Floréal et Nivôse.
2 supply ships are opperating there: Marion-Dufresne II and Astrolabe.
1 research ship is also patrolling the area: La Curieuse.
I agree that they might be mostly on their own but I personnally met some of these personnel and I hardly imagine them leaving the area. In addition, there are some good reason to maintain them in place: supply post for shipping, large fishing reserve, algae production and a major sattelite communication center.
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