Cold calls are hard work, the strike rate, calling on people out of the blue (even when based on some research), is low.

Antarctica was remote, little of value […] was at stake, and few states had the capacity to get to Antarctica or otherwise challenge the claimants. […] Fast-forward to the present, and the picture looks somewhat different.

It was very nice meeting you, Samantha. ― Likewise, Mr Thompson.

Away! Be gone! And don't let me see you round here again!