… regulations. At the end of the project, HBM4EU published 168 publications - and more are still in preparation. The role of Human Biomonitoring in the assessment and … a sustainable programme. The HBM4EU consortium identified priority substance groups that were in the focus of the activities. During the project existing HBM data for … project”, in which policy questions are taken into account right from the start, when planning the research activities. By linking science, national regulatory and …

… rot in the forest? Bio-based and biodegradable plastics raise many questions that we would like to answer in this FAQ. last update on 04.02.2020 Frequently asked … that the highest possible quality of mechanical recycling takes place, regardless of the raw material source. According to the current state of practice … nature conservation or the use of biomass for energy. The situation is different when residues, for example from agriculture, are used for the production of …

… Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA The sight of Antarctica’s ice masses is impressive enough when seen from aboard a ship. But the true scale of the ice cover remains hidden to … was in 1956 on a Chilean airline carrying 66 passengers. A total of 44 flights with more than 11,000 passengers took place between 1977 and 1980. Overflight tourism …

… to the Antarctic are an option for those with a taste for something a bit more adventurous, hands-on and in a more personal atmosphere. Journeys on commercial … on a yacht to the Antarctic Treaty area, you should make sure ahead of your journey that the required authorisations have been granted. German citizens wishing to … on a yacht to the Antarctic Treaty area, you should make sure ahead of your journey that the required authorisations have been granted. German citizens wishing to …

… Travellers can choose one of three vessel categories. Most expedition journeys are done on ships with up to 200 passengers, followed by medium-size cruise ships with 200-500 passengers, and a few "cruise only" ships which carry more than 500 passengers. The latter are not permitted to land in any territory covered by the Antarctic Treaty; that is they only "cruise" through. As a result of the Antarctic Heavy fuel oil ban …

… to habitats through destructive fishing methods are straining marine ecosystems. More and more fish species around the world are threatened by overfishing. Current fishing …

… or temporally and spatially defined routes for ships are some of the measures that can be taken to ease the problem. Noise pollution can also be avoided or … propellers is crucial for reducing noise, as poorly maintained propellers are loud. More information (in German only) can be found at maritime shipping and underwater … or temporally and spatially defined routes for ships are some of the measures that can be taken to ease the problem. Noise pollution can also be avoided or …

… such as plasticisers or flame retardants, into the oceans or the organism that absorbs them. The associated effects on human health are inconclusive. Seafood … contaminates fish catches and jeopardises navigational safety at sea, for example when ship propellers become entangled in net debris. How does litter end up in the … sources such as shipping, fishing or the offshore industry. Litter that is carelessly left on beaches also often ends up in the sea. Waste from cities, for …

… Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on 13.08.2025 The problem: Pharmaceuticals when entering the environment can have a significant impact and can harm plants and … are removed in the treatment process and some are released into water systems that carry them to the ocean. In Germany, more than 400 different pharmaceutical …