Monitoring the Impact of Scott Base in Antarctica: A Recent Evaluation of Wastewater, Water and Soil Quality at Pram Point, Ross Island.

• Main Author: Williams, Thomas Mervyn
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: University of Canterbury. Gateway Antarctica, Chemistry and Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management 2012
• Subjects: Scott Base; Antarctica; wastewater; water quality; soil quality; environmental management; Antarctic; The Antarctic; Ross Island; New Zealand; Pram Point; Antarc*; Sea ice
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.26021/7398; https://ir.canterbury.ac.nz/handle/10092/9333

Antarctica is widely perceived as the most untouched continent on Earth. However, increasing anthropogenic presence in Antarctica is creating continual pressure on the pristine environment. To protect the Antarctic environment, monitoring and reporting procedures must be a priority for Nations wishi...