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  • 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.

    … is why the Antarctic provides unique opportunities for scientific study of intact natural conditions which are vital in comparative, reference, background and other … is why the Antarctic provides unique opportunities for scientific study of intact natural conditions which are vital in comparative, reference, background and other …

  • 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.

    … in tourism in the Antarctic is a new source of threat to native animals and their natural habitat. Approaching people can raise the stress levels of animal mothers … one should 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 … in tourism in the Antarctic is a new source of threat to native animals and their natural habitat. Approaching people can raise the stress levels of animal mothers …

  • 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.

    … even the slightest interference can lead to lasting and irreversible damage to nature. Another grave problem is the introduction of non-native species by man. … even the slightest interference can lead to lasting and irreversible damage to nature. Another grave problem is the introduction of non-native species by man. …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Environmental monitoring on King George Island

    The Fildes Region is subject to high pressure of use. Environmental monitoring helps to show its effects.

    … detect and 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 … and incentive mechanisms for environmental, climate protection and resource conservation along global supply chains - Recommendations for selected incentive …

  • 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

    … Observing changes in the environment is an important prerequisite for protection of nature and the environment. This observation, or environmental monitoring, is a … means of systematically recording whether and how the environment is changing, both naturally and due to human activity, at regular intervals. In a best-case scenario, …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Non-native species

    Ship in the Antarctic

    … species a threat to ecosystems? Many so-called 'alien species' are invasive by nature, which means the competition or predation they bring along has the potential … and the Introduction of Non-Native Species in the Antarctic" to the Museum of Natural History  Görlitz. The objective of the study was firstly to study the impact …

  • 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.

    … information of the public through press releases, publications, guidelines and seminars, national and international reporting activities , and drafting … content Links Umweltschutzprotokoll-Ausführungsgesetz (AUG) Federal Agency for Nature Conservation Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie Bundesanstalt für …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 09.12.2020

    Underwater noise

    … and result in short-term or even permanent loss of certain hearing abilities. The natural patterns of behaviour of marine mammals may be altered if the animal is … in the Antarctic, for example, to 1%. The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Building (BMUB) developed a sound protection concept for the North …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 18.03.2021

    Antarctic

    An appealing light blue iceberg floats in the nearly black water. The sky is gray and drab.

    … last update on 29.02.2016 Why the Antarctic must be protected The Antarctic is a natural ecosystem which is still largely free from human influence and of great … and so has our responsibility for this fragile ecosystem. … The Antarctic is a natural ecosystem which is still largely free from human influence and of great …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 30.07.2019

    Drinking water

    … average of two liters of water daily. last update on 23.07.2013 Drinking water is a natural product. 70 percent of it is obtained from groundwater and well water, 13 … normally drink an average of two liters of water daily. … Drinking water is a natural product. 70 percent of it is obtained from groundwater and well water, 13 …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … one such goal being to reduce substance inputs. But the fact of the matter is that nature and species conservation, as well as the envisaged contribution to extensivation made by land …

  • Article from 10.08.2020 | Last changed: 11.08.2020

    Environmental Specimen Bank

    photo of a women working in the Environmental specimen bank

    … borne under the aegis of the German Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety and coordinated by the German …