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...
Published in: | Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania |
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Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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2007
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Online Access: | https://eprints.utas.edu.au/13329/ https://eprints.utas.edu.au/13329/4/2007_Selkirk_nature_and_importance.pdf |
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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