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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.

… is located on a continental plate called the Antarctic Plate. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA When one considers the mile-thick ice shields which cover the Antarctic … of rock formation hint at the eventful history of Antarctica. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA Icebergs and rugged cliffs jut out of the water around the Antarctic Peninsula Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA A real-life black and white picture: icy surfaces alternate with loose rock …

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The geography of the Antarctic

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

… ice shelves float on the ocean, connected to a glacier onshore. Source: M. Müller/UBA Maps of the Antarctic cannot even come close to reflecting the geographic diversity …

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Satellite-based penguin monitoring

The retreat of the Antarctic sea ice is also a threat to chinstrap penguins

… the Antarctic sea ice is also a threat to chinstrap penguins Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA Climate changes along the Antarctic Peninsula are affecting penguin populations … among penguin colonies have mainly been based on counting and ground-based mapping or selective aerial photos taken from aeroplanes and helicopters. Such … is a plausible method for representative monitoring of penguin populations. The UBA is campaigning at political level and in cooperation with science (through the …

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Environmental monitoring on King George Island

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

… level have resulted in a number of talks and workshops in recent years. UBA and Chile have been acting as head and coordinator of the International Working … George Island, Antarctica) includes the following tasks: Survey of numbers and mapping of current prevalence and distribution of breeding and resting birds, …

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Monitoring projects in the Antarctic

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

… whether and how Antarctica is changing as result of human.. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA The Federal Environment Agency evaluates the potential environmental impact of … precision. Such comprehensive monitoring is not possible in the Antarctic. However, UBA is supporting a number of monitoring projects to expand the database on the … Related contents Anwendungslabor für Künstliche Intelligenz und Big Data am UBA Antragsformulare in der Übersicht Umweltprobenbank des Bundes Erhaltung der …

Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

Antarctica

… penguins thrive especially well along the Antarctic Peninsula. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA Related contents Indikator: Globale Lufttemperatur Antragsformulare in der …

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Non-native species

… yet gained a foothold there. But danger also lurks in much smaller creatures. The UBA took this potential risk as the starting point to commission a research project … yet gained a foothold there. But danger also lurks in much smaller creatures. The UBA took this potential risk as the starting point to commission a research project …

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The German Environment Agency and the Antarctic

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

… is one of the tasks of the German Environment Agency. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA It is difficult at first glance to see the connection between a German … and thus assumes responsibility for the Antarctic. The German Environment Agency (UBA) helps to meet these responsibilities. last update on 23.07.2013 UBA as competent authority The German Act implementing the Protocol of Environmental …

Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 09.12.2020

Underwater noise

… prey or a dangerous predator either too late or not at all (acoustic masking). Map of human impact on marine ecosystems, global shipping routes Source: Grolltech / … a Sound Protection Concept for harbour porpoises in Germany which incorporates the UBA recommendation to apply twin criteria in noise protection: pile driving … yet any comparable protection guideline values for whales in the Southern Ocean. UBA is working to ensure that an international sound protection concept is developed …

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.

… The eternal ice is fascinating not only to researchers Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA Roald Amundsen said, “We must not cease to remember with gratitude and … this special ecosystem are compiled under “Antarctic Treaty System”. The role that UBA plays in this context is described under “The German Environment Agency and the … this special ecosystem are compiled under “Antarctic Treaty System”. The role that UBA plays in this context is described under “The German Environment Agency and the …

Article from 16.12.2016 | Last changed: 13.01.2022

Protocol on Water and Health

… cooperate in the implementation of the Protocol. Germany is, particularly through UBA, involved in the Protocol bodies, and supports those states that still have … time as part of this activity under the lead of the WHO Collaborating Centre at UBA, and published in the document Status of small-scale water supplies in the WHO … Small-scale Water Supplies in the pan-European Region which was developed under UBA authorship. The document aims at raising awareness of decision-makers regarding …

Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 30.07.2019

Drinking water

… drinking water quality is monitored by state and local public health officials. The UBA’s role The UBA’s mission in terms of drinking water is to continuously update and optimize the …