Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living ResourcesA. OverviewAntarctica is surrounded by an unbroken and dynamic body of water known as the Southern Ocean, which constitutes about 10% of the world's total ocean surface. For about 200 years, Antarctica's resources have been unsystematically harvested. In many cases the intense level of exploitation resulted in the severe ...

This computer image from October 1987 shows the thinning ozone layer over Antarctica. Photo by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association In 1987, the countries of the world adopted the Montreal Protocol, which has since phased out 99 per cent of ozone-depleting substances and helped arrest the ozone layer’s decline.

About Seagrasses are marine flowering plants that are found in shallow waters in many parts of the world, from the tropics to the Arctic Circle. They exist in 159 countries across six continents, covering over 300,000 km², making them among the most widespread coastal habitats on Earth. Seagrasses form extensive underwater meadows, creating complex, highly productive and biologically rich ...

The Conger ice shelf, which cleaved away from the eastern side of Antarctica in March, is the latest victim of rising temperatures at the Earth’s poles. Experts say as the polar regions warm, more ice is likely to melt, potentially pushing up sea levels and inundating coastal communities.

But in 1985, a hole was confirmed in the ozone layer over Antarctica. The world’s natural sun shield, which protects humans, plants, animals and ecosystems from excessive ultraviolet radiation, had been breached.

The Montreal Protocol The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is the landmark multilateral environmental agreement that regulates the production and consumption of nearly 100 man-made chemicals referred to as ozone depleting substances (ODS). When released into the atmosphere, those chemicals damage the stratospheric ozone layer, Earth’s protective shield that ...

Here’s a closer look at some of the most popular misconceptions around the climate crisis.

Human activities have had a major effect on the balance of the Antarctic marine ecosystem, this can be seen by damage of large agae such as kelp that is caused by increased UV penetration

Ecosystem management Ecosystem management focuses on sustaining and restoring ecosystem health while balancing ecological, economic and social needs. By recognizing the interconnectedness of natural systems and human activities, the integrity and resilience of ecosystems can persevere in the face of challenges like climate change, habitat degradation and over-exploitation. This approach is ...

Ecosystem management is a holistic approach focused on sustaining and restoring ecosystem health while balancing ecological, economic, and social needs. Recognizing the interconnectedness of natural systems and human activities preserves the integrity and resilience of ecosystems in the face of challenges like climate change, habitat degradation, and over-exploitation. This approach is ...