State of the Environment

2006

Issue: Environment - The ice and land

This is an issue under the Australian Antarctic Territory theme of the Data Reporting System.

Why we need to know about this issue

Understanding the ice and land aspects of Antarctica is important in that it provides a habitat for many species and also has global climatic and sea level influences. Changes in the ice and land aspects of Antarctica can also act as an early warning system for the rest of the world.

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