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  • Article from 28.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Protected Areas in Antarctica

    Areas of special importance for Antarctica can be designated as Specially Protected Areas.

    … may include marine areas in the territory governed by the Antarctic Treaty, other additional marine protected areas may be designated or declared ASPAs. The latter is … may include marine areas in the territory governed by the Antarctic Treaty, other additional marine protected areas may be designated or declared ASPAs. The latter is …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty

    The Antarctic is protected by stringent environmental protection regulations.

    … Antarctic Treaty, also named the Madrid Protocol after where it was signed, is – in addition to the Antarctic Treaty itself – an equally important element of the … Antarctic Treaty, also named the Madrid Protocol after where it was signed, is – in addition to the Antarctic Treaty itself – an equally important element of the …

  • Article from 22.01.2014 | Last changed: 22.01.2014

    Waste oil

    Three barrels of waste oil

    … Base oil is the basic component of mineral oil used to make lubricants (base oil + additives = lubricants, such as engine, gear, hydraulic, machine oils and … Waste oils for which regeneration is not appropriate due to high concentrations of additives or harmful substances may be recovered for energy purposes as a … point! Improper disposal of waste oil is a danger to the environment! Any addition of other substances, such as solvents, brake fluid or coolants, is …

  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Tourists in Antarctica

    Tourists on the mountain

    … the Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic . See the Site Guidelines for Visitors for additional information. Tourism as topic at the annual Antarctic Treaty Consultative … the Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic . See the Site Guidelines for Visitors for additional information. … The Working Group on Tourism discusses the possible …

  • 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.

    … months only. There are about 1,000 people in winter and some 4,000 in summer. In addition, there are tens of thousands of tourists in the Antarctic summer, most of … months only. There are about 1,000 people in winter and some 4,000 in summer. In addition, there are tens of thousands of tourists in the Antarctic summer, most of …

  • 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.

    … of Africa, in New Zealand and Australia, as well as on the Galapagos Islands. In addition to penguins, there are about 26 species of sea birds in the Antarctic, … the sei whale; the humpback whale; and the Antarctic minke and common whales, in addition to seven toothed whales such as the killer whale, the sperm whale or … of Africa, in New Zealand and Australia, as well as on the Galapagos Islands. In addition to penguins, there are about 26 species of sea birds in the Antarctic, …

  • 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.

    … Predominantly flowerless organisms Non-flowering plants like mosses and algae and additionally lichen and fungi comprise most of the vegetation in the Antarctic,of … Predominantly flowerless organisms Non-flowering plants like mosses and algae and additionally lichen and fungi comprise most of the vegetation in the Antarctic,of …

  • 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.

    … Brazil, Chile, China, Russia, and Uruguay) located on an area of about 30 km², in addition to a number of other human activities, exert high pressure on the region. … second report indicates that construction activities on King George Island are an additional pressure on the Antarctic environment. Construction as well as flight and … second report indicates that construction activities on King George Island are an additional pressure on the Antarctic environment. Construction as well as flight and …

  • 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.

    … A broad range of tasks UBA is more than just a national competent authority. In addition to enforcement of AUG, it executes other tasks related to the Antarctic and … A broad range of tasks UBA is more than just a national competent authority. In addition to enforcement of AUG, it executes other tasks related to the Antarctic and …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 09.12.2020

    Underwater noise

    … in the Antarctic or construction of offshore installations such as wind farms. In addition, only few ships are equipped for travel in the oceans near the Antarctic … fishing vessels in the waters around the Antarctic during the 2012/2013 season. In addition, there are yachts and a few illegal fishing boats, most of which make … in the Antarctic or construction of offshore installations such as wind farms. In addition, only few ships are equipped for travel in the oceans near the Antarctic …

  • Article from 17.02.2016 | Last changed: 20.10.2016

    Harmful substance properties

    … of the chemicals either in the product itself or the emissions of the product. In addition to the broad-based methods applied in life cycle assessment of products and … of the chemicals either in the product itself or the emissions of the product. In addition to the broad-based methods applied in life cycle assessment of products and …