MICROFLORA OF THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENTAL AND MARINE ICE (WITH REGARD TO THE PROBLEM OF USING ICEBERGS AS RESOURCES OF FRESH-WATER)

This paper gives a review of the research into the microflora of Antar ctic continental and marine ice sheets with particular reference to th e potential utilization of icebergs as sources of high-quality fresh w ater. Microbiological research methods applicable to investigating con tinental and marine ice are considered. Data on the qualitative and qu antitative composition of the microflora of polar and oceanic ice are given.