Geog: Extreme Environments - Antarctica (Case Study)

Extreme Environment - Antarctica

Environmental Impacts

• Trample on plants - moss, lichen - which grow slowly in cold climates, bottom of food chain
• Animals distracted by humans, such as penguins, seals
• May abandon their young and eggs as a result
• Accidentally introduce non-native species/diseases 
• Ship and planes - accidents, oil spills

Benefits

• On-board lectures raise awareness on sensitive issue
• Promotes understanding

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