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Dean Ahern Antarctican Allrounder (129)

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To operate at the earth's extremities you need a special skillset. Dean has been a professional chef, mining machine operator and martial arts instructor. Dr Karl discovers how this produces rock solid members of our Antarctic support team. Dr Karl traveled south to Casey research station as part of the Australian Antarctic Program. @AusAntarctic

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