The nature and importance of the sub-Antarctic

• Published in: Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
• Main Author: Selkirk, PM
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2007
• Subjects: Royal Society of Tasmania; RST; Van Diemens Land; natural history; science; ecology; taxonomy; botany; zoology; geology; geography; papers & proceedings; Australia; UTAS Library; Antarctic; The Antarctic; Antarc*
• Online Access: https://eprints.utas.edu.au/13329/; https://eprints.utas.edu.au/13329/4/2007_Selkirk_nature_and_importance.pdf

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.