Protections for the Heard and McDonald islands, one of Australia’s wildest and most remote areas, don’t go far enough
- Adviser, Antarctica and Marine Systems, Science & Policy, University of Tasmania
A new report has found the marine reserve covering the Heard and McDonald islands must urgently be expanded.
The first comprehensive assessment of trends in Southern Ocean ecosystems reveals an urgent need to address climate change. The summary for policymakers can guide decision-makers.
Macquarie Island isn’t just a windswept rock halfway to Antarctica. It’s a globally unique home to dozens of bird and marine mammal species, hence the government’s plans to give it greater protection.
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