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Terrestrial non-native species in Antarctica: introduction, impact and management response
11 Aug 2023
Non-native species introductions and establishment are having substantial and likely irreversible environmental impacts on Antarctic ecosystems and biodiversity...
Marine
The recovery of Antarctica’s giants – baleen whales
2 Feb 2023
Present day baleen whales populations are returning to a Southern Ocean environment that is facing systemic level changes over the next century. ...
Terrestrial
Non-native microbial introductions: what risk to Antarctic ecosystems?
13 Mar 2018
The introduction of non-native microorganisms into Antarctica and the distribution of microorganisms within Antarctica is an area of management concern....
Terrestrial
The impacts of trampling and ground disturbances on Antarctic soils
13 Mar 2018
How does pedestrian traffic impact Antarctic soils and how can it be managed?...
Human Activities
Micropollutants in Antarctic waters
2 Apr 2018
What is the current state of knowledge on the presence and impacts of micropollutants in aquatic environments? ...
Human Activities
Microplastics in the Southern Ocean
16 May 2018
Microplastics are a global concern. What are the estimated concentrations, potential sources and routes of transmission in the Southern Ocean?...
Human Activities
Clean-up of past waste disposal sites and abandoned work sites in Antarctica
3 Apr 2014
What are the challenges involved in the remediation of historic waste disposal and abandoned work sites in Antarctica? ...
Terrestrial
Environmental Remediation
11 Feb 2018
The main barriers facing environmental remediation efforts are discussed with examples of remediation projects that have taken place in Antarctica to date....
Human Activities
Human disturbance to Antarctic wildlife
3 Apr 2014
Stress responses to human activities in Antarctic mammals and birds are discussed and available research and existing guidelines highlighted. ...
Human Activities
Persistent Organic Pollutants in Antarctica
19 Aug 2019
This Information Summary looks at available data on and the implications of POPs in Antarctica and highlights key future research questions. ...
Marine
Sources, dispersal and impacts of wastewater in Antarctica
28 Sep 2016
Advanced treatment methodologies represent the best possible solution to mitigate the environmental risks associated with discharges in Antarctica. ...
Terrestrial
Status of known non-native species introductions and impacts
21 Aug 2015
What non-native species have been found in Antarctica to date? This paper reviews available knowledge on possible pathways, impacts and management approaches....