The United States Antarctic Program (USAP) is a research initiative managed by the National Science Foundation (NSF). It supports scientific research in Antarctica and the surrounding Southern Ocean, focusing on areas such as climate change, biology, and glaciology. The program operates several research stations, including McMurdo Station and Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, facilitating year-round and seasonal research activities. USAP also emphasizes international collaboration, working with other countries' Antarctic programs to share data and resources. The program plays a crucial role in understanding global environmental changes and their impacts, contributing valuable insights to the scientific community and policymakers.