The French Southern and Antarctic Territories (TAAF) is an overseas region of France located in the southern parts of the Indian and Antarctic Oceans. This region includes many islands, atolls and nature reserves, as well as the French Antarctic zone.
The French Southern and Antarctic Territories play an important role in scientific exploration of Antarctica and the oceans. It houses research stations and laboratories where research is carried out in the fields of climate, marine biology, geology and other disciplines.
The region is also rich in biological diversity, and most of its territories are recognized as nature reserves, which allows for the preservation of unique ecosystems and species of plants and animals.
Due to its remote location, the French Southern and Antarctic territories are accessible only to a limited number of researchers and staff working at scientific stations.
