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  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 27.01.2016

    Antarctic Treaty

    … expire. The signatory states undertake to ensure the protection of the Antarctic environment and to use the area south of 60° South latitude for peaceful purposes. … effects of underwater noise Assessment of communication masking in Antarctic marine mammals by underwater sound from airguns How to behave? Visitor Guidelines …

  • Article from 24.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Antarctic Treaty System

    … cooperation among states with widely varying priorities in terms of research and environmental protection for 50 years despite an as yet unresolved, and therefore … of Antarctic Seals 1980: CCAMLR – Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources 1988: CRAMRA – Convention on the Regulation of Antarctic …

  • Article from 23.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

    Individual tourism in Antarctica

    A little aircraft

    … The misconduct of a few individuals can not only lead to great damage to the environment, it can actually endanger human lives. A few activities undertaken by … effects of underwater noise Assessment of communication masking in Antarctic marine mammals by underwater sound from airguns How to behave? Visitor Guidelines …

  • Article from 22.01.2014 | Last changed: 22.01.2014

    Waste oil

    Three barrels of waste oil

    … waste and consist partially or entirely of mineral oil, synthetic or biogenic oil. Environmentally sound management of waste oil is regulated by the Waste Oil …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Travellers to the Antarctic

    Visitors to the Antarctic must comply with certain rules to avoid causing harm to the environment.

    … to the Antarctic must comply with certain rules to avoid causing harm to the environment. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA The reasons for travelling to the Antarctic … pages to help you plan your journey to the Antarctic in accordance with the high environmental standards in effect and to apply for your permit with us. last update … effects of underwater noise Assessment of communication masking in Antarctic marine mammals by underwater sound from airguns How to behave? Visitor Guidelines …

  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Tourists in Antarctica

    Tourists on the mountain

    … Tour Operators (IAATO) was founded in 1991 to promote and ensure safe and environmentally sound tourism in Antarctica. Now the IAATO has more than 100 members …

  • Article from 08.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Research and logistics in the perpetual ice

    The german Research Station Neumayer 3

    … Their research covers a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from climate research to marine biology. last update on 08.03.2016 Research in Antarctica Research is the … heated area has nearly doubled, it consumes less than half the energy. The German Environment Agency authorised the Neumayer Station III in October 2005, following a …

  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Discovery, exploration and conservation of Antarctica

    … attempted to establish regulations on mineral resource activities in Antarctica. Environmental groups such as Greenpeace and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) have … effects of underwater noise Assessment of communication masking in Antarctic marine mammals by underwater sound from airguns How to behave? Visitor Guidelines …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Human presence in the Antarctic

    The presence of humans poses a threat to the ecosystem.

    … with complicated logistics and expansive precautionary and security measures. Environmental problems in the Antarctic are caused by human activities. Both tourism … effects of underwater noise Assessment of communication masking in Antarctic marine mammals by underwater sound from airguns How to behave? Visitor Guidelines …

  • 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.

    … Next Previous Only very few mammals – but very large ones The two groups of marine mammals – seals and whales – are the only mammals present in the Antarctic. … observe animals at a safe distance so as not to displace them from their natural environment. Read more about the rules of conduct and behaviour and details on the …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Flora of the Antarctic

    Lichens such as these beard lichen make up the majority of Antarctica's vegetation.

    … at temperatures below -10°C. The most favourable locations for lichen are in the marine West Antarctic with its adequate humidity. Highly adapted and highly … effects of underwater noise Assessment of communication masking in Antarctic marine mammals by underwater sound from airguns Effects of ground-level ozone on …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Geology of the Antarctic

    The Antarctic continent is located on a continental plate called the Antarctic Plate.

    … effects of underwater noise Assessment of communication masking in Antarctic marine mammals by underwater sound from airguns How to behave? Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic Environmentally friendly air conditioning for trains – Field data measurement and …