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  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Fauna of the Antarctic

    The Adélie penguin is one of five penguin species which breed in the Antarctic.

    … than in the Arctic. The total world population of the Antarctic crabeater seal, for example, is estimated to be between eleven and twelve million. This vast population … decimated their populations. While some species have bounced back rather well (for example the crabeater seal, which now have populations of several million … than in the Arctic. The total world population of the Antarctic crabeater seal, for example, is estimated to be between eleven and twelve million. This vast population …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 27.01.2016

    The geography of the Antarctic

    Enormous ice shelves float on the ocean, connected to a glacier onshore.

    … (2,538 m below sea level). There are active volcanic regions in Antarctica, for example Deception Island (a caldera flooded by the sea) or the volcano Mount Erebus … (2,538 m below sea level). There are active volcanic regions in Antarctica, for example Deception Island (a caldera flooded by the sea) or the volcano Mount Erebus …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Monitoring projects in the Antarctic

    Regular environmental monitoring records whether and how Antarctica is changing as result of human influence

    … to threatened or endangered species and their populations. This task requires a good knowledge base about the species concerned and their requirements of the … in the future. More detailed information is available on the pages below, for example: Whale monitoring in the Antarctic Environmental monitoring on King George …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    The German Environment Agency and the Antarctic

    Protecting the Antarctic is one of the tasks of the Federal Environment Agency.

    … and the further development of environmental protection in the Antarctic, for example as the national contact point (CEP Contact Point) for the international … and the further development of environmental protection in the Antarctic, for example as the national contact point (CEP Contact Point) for the international …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 09.12.2020

    Underwater noise

    … during the short period of the Antarctic summer and in specific regions, for example the Antarctic Peninsula which is visited frequently by tourists and … on the intensity, length and context of sonication. Extreme sound events, for example underwater detonations, can result in massive injuries and even death of … as louder and at greater distances in the ocean. The sound blasts from airguns, for example, can be heard at distances of more than 1,000 kilometres across an entire …

  • Article from 16.12.2016 | Last changed: 13.01.2022

    Protocol on Water and Health

    a women is drinking a glass of water

    … from water-related diseases. Thematic areas in which targets can be set include for example improving drinking-water supply and sanitation, water resources management, … policy action to improve small-scale water supply and sanitation systems. Tools and good practices from the pan-European Region with recommendations for improving the …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 30.07.2019

    Drinking water

    … countless persons could be infected; and so it is necessary to reduce this risk to practically zero. In some cases we could potentially be exposed to the substances in … countless persons could be infected; and so it is necessary to reduce this risk to practically zero. In some cases we could potentially be exposed to the substances in …

  • Article from 17.02.2016 | Last changed: 20.10.2016

    Harmful substance properties

    … issue of which chemicals should not be contained in or emitted from products, for example: The replacement of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) in accordance … issue of which chemicals should not be contained in or emitted from products, for example: The replacement of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) in accordance …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … it comes to nutrient cycling, pollutant breakdown and soil formation. The following examples illustrate the essential role played by these organisms in the humus and … (Barth et al. 2000). They also help scientists to determine whether the tenets of good farming practice are being adhered to in terms of conserving or promoting biological …

  • Article from 10.03.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil compaction

    Photo of a tyre track on an arable.

    … Act lays down general soil compaction prevention requirements, which are based on good agricultural practices. The extent of soil-mechanism degradation can be determined using …

  • Article from 23.08.2013 | Last changed: 17.03.2014

    AEGL - Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Organization

    … its „Chemical Accidents Programme“ began to support AEGL values as well and, for example, dealt with it in two sessions (27th and 29th Joint Meeting of the Chemicals … benchmark dose modelling and categorical regression) there is a need for a very good data base. … The AEGL development process … Initiated by the German „Federal …

  • Article from 29.11.2022 | Last changed: 29.11.2022

    Helpful hints on gaining recognition

    … which give evidence of its non-profit nature and advancement of the public good in material, spiritual, or ethical terms; In the case of umbrella … which give evidence of its non-profit nature and advancement of the public good in material, spiritual, or ethical terms; In the case of umbrella …