Antarctic terrestrial ecosystems |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Supply Chain Management, Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada;2. Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL, Canada;3. St. John’s College, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada;1. Marine Ecology Research Centre, School of Environment, Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia;2. Human Impacts and Remediation, Antarctic Conservation and Management Program, Australian Antarctic Division, Kingston, TAS 7050, Australia;3. Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia |
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| Abstract: | The Maritime and Continental Antarctic terrestrial ecosystems are considered in the context of environmental impacts-habitat destruction, alien introductions, and pollution. Their ability to recover from perturbation is discussed in the light of present scientific knowledge, and the methods used to control impacts are reviewed. It is concluded that techniques of waste disposal are still inadequate, adequate training in environmental and conservation principles for Antarctic personnel in many countries is lacking, and scientific investigations may be a much more serious threat than tourism to the integrity of these ecosystems. Some priorities crucial to future management are suggested. |
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