… month, January; otherwise, the annual average temperature of - 55°C is far colder. However, the Antarctic is also affected by global climate change: it is warming … distance inland because the effects of the ocean do not cool down the coasts considerably. The average winter temperatures of -20 to -30°C along the coasts are well … The glaciation of the Antarctic began about 15 million years ago. It is colder than in the Arctic, and the extent of the ice cover depends heavily on seasonal …

… plate called the Antarctic Plate. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA When one considers the mile-thick ice shields which cover the Antarctic continent today, it is … m), is on the edge of the mountain range. These facts and findings are based on modern measuring techniques, including radar and satellite exploration and seismic testing, which make it possible to 'take a look' under the ice. Different types of rock formation hint at the eventful history of …

… There are active volcanic regions in Antarctica, for example Deception Island (a caldera flooded by the sea) or the volcano Mount Erebus (3,794 m) on Ross Island. … M. Müller/UBA Associated content Links ANDRILL: Querschnitt durch die Eisschichten der Antarktis Antarctic Sea Ice Extent Animation 2002-2008 Related contents Antragsformulare in der Übersicht Erhaltung der lebenden Meeresschätze der Antarktis Schutzgebiete unter …

… can only be tracked on a large-scale with the help of remote sensing. The Federal Environment Agency is campaigning for a system of international penguin … number of parties to the Antarctic Treaty. Related contents Antragsformulare in der Übersicht Erhaltung der lebenden Meeresschätze der Antarktis Schutzgebiete unter der CAMLR-Konvention …

… solve problems. last update on 27.01.2016 The Fildes Peninsula Region – nature under threat, stuck between logistics and research King George Island is the largest … logistical and tourism activities on the Fildes Peninsula, which has had considerable environmental impact until recently, was the reason for the many years of … is to designate the region as an Antarctic Specially Managed Area (ASMA) in order to better coordinate local activities and make them more environmentally …

… and how Antarctica is changing as result of human.. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA The Federal Environment Agency evaluates the potential environmental impact of human … various activities. last update on 27.01.2016 It is the responsibility of the Federal Environment Agency to evaluate the potential environmental impact of … Anwendungslabor für Künstliche Intelligenz und Big Data am UBA Antragsformulare in der Übersicht Umweltprobenbank des Bundes Erhaltung der lebenden Meeresschätze der …

… fascinated by this vast ice landscape ever since its discovery. Source: Dorling Kindersley RF / Thinkstock "Imagine a country as large as Australia and Europe together, sunnier than California but colder than the icebox of a refrigerator, dryer than Arabia and higher than … evokes, but there is far more to the place referred to as the 'Earth's last wilderness'. The vast area around the South Pole is a region full of extremes and one …

… of an introduction of non-native plant species. Concrete recommendations can be derived from the study results for the improved protection of Antarctic ecosystems … contents Indikator: Artenvielfalt und Landschaftsqualität Pflanzenschutzmittel in der Landwirtschaft Stickstoff CASRI’s Co-design Methodology: The Funnelling Approach … monitoring on Fildes Peninsula (Maxwell Bay, Antarctic) Detrimental effects of underwater noise Tackling the climate and biodiversity crises in Europe through Urban …

… AUG, it executes other tasks related to the Antarctic and its protection in a broader sense. These tasks include information of the public through press releases, … with other authorities and institutions, which are listed in the right column under 'Links'. Who uses the work and services of the German Environment Agency? …

… on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, the signatory states undertook to protect and preserve the Antarctic’s original biotic communities and its … in the region and on how the Antarctic was discovered and explored can be found under “Human presence in the Antarctic”. Details about the legal framework for protection of this special ecosystem are compiled under “Antarctic Treaty System”. The role that UBA plays in this context is described …

… organism protection. Further research on surface (epigeal) organisms is needed in order to better describe their interactions with subsurface (endogeal) organisms. For example, spiders are the main invertebrate predators in farm areas. However, too little is known … values apply to all types of soil and all conservation objectives. In order to adequately protect natural soil functions, it is essential that soil …