The IGY was a success, with scientists from sixty-seven countries involved around the world. Twelve countries worked in the Antarctic (Australia, Argentina, Belgium, Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, the UK, US, and USSR), and fifty-four stations were in operation. Scientific data was shared between the different nations and programs, and before it had finished moves were being made to continue international scientific cooperation in Antarctica. In 1958 the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research was set up to coordinate scientific programmes in Antarctica. Still in existence today, this body initiates, develops and coordinates international scientific research in the Antarctic region, as well as advising on scientific and conservation issues affecting Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.