The Latitudinal Gradient Project (LGP) is a framework for interdisciplinary and international work towards the common goals of understanding the complex marine, terrestrial, and freshwater ecosystems that exist along the Antarctic latitudinal gradient, and determining the effects of environmental change on Antarctic ecosystems.  Development of the LGP framework was prompted by Antarctic scientists who identified the need for co-ordinated research along the latitudinal gradient.  The LGP is currently working towards study of five sites along the Victoria Land coast.  The information gained will increase our understanding of polar ecosystems and help create a predictive knowledge of the effects of environmental change on these ecosystems. The LGP’s success is dependent on the interdisciplinary aspects of the project and the interaction of researchers at each site.  Researchers are welcome to join LGP and contribute to extension of the LGP to other regions of the Antarctic continent.  Further information is available at www.lgp.aq.