The Nature and importance of the sub-Antarctic

Sub-Antarctic land is a rare resource in world terms. It is appropriate to recognise the sub-Antarctic as a region distinct from the cool temperate zone to its north and the Antarctic zone to its south, a region with its own characteristics, and with significant intrinsic value and scientific import...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Selkirk, P. M.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: 2007
Subjects:
sub-Antarctic
islands
environmental change
anthropogenic change
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C1 - Refereed Journal Article
Antarctic
The Antarctic
Antarc*
Online Access:https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/publications/82b5758b-4ef8-40a9-a72a-69e7342577a5
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Summary:Sub-Antarctic land is a rare resource in world terms. It is appropriate to recognise the sub-Antarctic as a region distinct from the cool temperate zone to its north and the Antarctic zone to its south, a region with its own characteristics, and with significant intrinsic value and scientific importance. Appropriate protection from anthropogenic change and exploitation must be ensured for the sub-Antarctic.

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