National pride, scientific curiosity, and various advancements in shipbuilding fueled the golden age of polar exploration much like the spread of commerce fueled the original golden age of exploration.

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Courage and advancements in nutrition also motivated explorers to sail in search of the Earth's poles. In 1909, Robert E. Peary and Matthew Hensen of the United States reached the North Pole. Two years later, Norway's Roald Amundsen led a team to the South Pole. Information can be found in the section Contemporary Oceanography Makes Use of Modern Technology.

National Pride, Scientific Curiosity, and Various Advancements in Shipbuilding Fueled