… region every year, mainly by ship but increasingly by plane. last update on 11.03.2016 Possibilities and limits of Antarctic travel The first touristic journeys to … responsible behaviour on site apply to all landing places likewise. Since 2005 the Parties to the Antarctic Treaty have also been developing specific visitor … responsible behaviour on site apply to all landing places likewise. Since 2005 the Parties to the Antarctic Treaty have also been developing specific visitor …

… of topics, ranging from climate research to marine biology. last update on 08.03.2016 Research in Antarctica Research is the main human activity in Antarctica. It … The German Environment Agency authorised the Neumayer Station III in October 2005, following a comprehensive environmental impact assessment by an international … The German Environment Agency authorised the Neumayer Station III in October 2005, following a comprehensive environmental impact assessment by an international …

… kinds of animals have adapted to the harsh living conditions. last update on 27.01.2016 Krill as the basis for the food chain The number of higher animal species …

… introduced or human activities cause other types of damage. last update on 27.01.2016 What grows in the perpetual ice? There are few favourable conditions in the …

… Antarctic Peninsula, more rapidly than the rest of the world. last update on 27.01.2016 The very low temperatures in the Antarctic are largely due to a low level of …

… and Antarctica drifted south and slowly began to freeze over. last update on 27.01.2016 The continent Antarctica was a part of the supercontinent Pangaea, which broke …

… the exact surface area is also in a state of constant change. last update on 27.01.2016 The Antarctic Treaty defines the entire area south of 60° latitude South as …

… some promising experience with possible monitoring methods. last update on 27.01.2016 Penguin stocks facing change Global climate change has also become evident in …

… monitoring will help to detect and solve problems. last update on 27.01.2016 The Fildes Peninsula Region – nature under threat, stuck between logistics and …

… of the possible effects of these various activities. last update on 27.01.2016 It is the responsibility of the Federal Environment Agency to evaluate the …

… by the introduction and spread of non-native species. last update on 27.01.2016 Why are non-native species a threat to ecosystems? Many so-called 'alien …