Environmental monitoring and management proposals for the Fildes Region, King George Island, Antarctica

• Published in: Polar Research
• Main Authors: Christina Braun, Osama Mustafa, Anja Nordt, Simone Pfeiffer, Hans-Ulrich Peter
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Norwegian Polar Institute 2012
• Subjects: human impact; Antarctic; Fildes Region; environmental management; Antarctic Specially Managed Area; protected area; Environmental sciences; GE1-350; Oceanography; GC1-1581; The Antarctic; Antarctic Peninsula; King George Island; Fildes; Ardley; Ardley Island; Antarc*; Antarctica; Polar Research
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.3402/polar.v31i0.18206; https://doaj.org/article/d2feb39a2f924782ab1e2d949b873c50

The Antarctic terrestrial environment is under increasing pressure from human activities. The Fildes Region is characterized by high biodiversity, but is also a major logistic centre for the northern Antarctic Peninsula. Different interests, from scientific research, nature conservation, protection...