… of visitors to Antarctica prior to 1950. Today tourism is a significant aspect of human activities on the continent. Tens of thousands of people now travel to the icy … of visitors to Antarctica prior to 1950. Today tourism is a significant aspect of human activities on the continent. Tens of thousands of people now travel to the icy …

… biology. last update on 08.03.2016 Research in Antarctica Research is the main human activity in Antarctica. It focuses on current issues in climatology and … of topics, ranging from climate research to marine biology. … Research is the main human activity in Antarctica. It focuses on current issues in climatology and …

… Human presence in the Antarctic The presence of humans poses a threat to the …

… or feeding, which can be life-threatening for their young. The mere presence of a human can cause an animal to feel disturbed, frightened or threatened. This is why … or feeding, which can be life-threatening for their young. The mere presence of a human can cause an animal to feel disturbed, frightened or threatened. This is why …

… specialised plants are threatened when foreign subpolar species are introduced or human activities cause other types of damage. last update on 27.01.2016 What grows … specialised plants are threatened when foreign subpolar species are introduced or human activities cause other types of damage. … There are few favourable conditions …

… and Uruguay) located on an area of about 30 km², in addition to a number of other human activities, exert high pressure on the region. The Fildes Peninsula and … and Uruguay) located on an area of about 30 km², in addition to a number of other human activities, exert high pressure on the region. The Fildes Peninsula and …

… monitoring records whether and how Antarctica is changing as result of human.. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA The Federal Environment Agency evaluates the potential environmental impact of human activities in the Antarctic. These activities include research projects, art …

… Non-native species Human activities introduce non-native animal and plant species into the Antarctic … and Gamasina) from a total of 13 regions which are both exposed and unexposed to humans were collected and compared in the austral summers of 2009/2010 and …

… be protected The Antarctic is a natural ecosystem which is still largely free from human influence and of great scientific and aesthetic value. The Antarctic perpetual … terrestrial (including aquatic), glacial and marine environments as a common human heritage. Easy access to information Even if the Antarctic is a very isolated …

… of use in a variety of products, and their possible spread in the environment or human organism. Methods for testing the impact of chemicals and chemical analysis … of use in a variety of products, and their possible spread in the environment or human organism. Methods for testing the impact of chemicals and chemical analysis …

… Nutrient status pH Interactions within a given biotic community The impact of human activities such as the following: Mechanical input Contamination and … well as some of its beneficial functions); such damage should be avoided as much as humanly possible. We therefore feel that it is urgent to elaborate requirements for …