Heard and McDonald Islands Antarctic Polar Regions
Heard and McDonald Islands Antarctic Polar Regions
The Heard and MacDonald Islands are renowned as the only Subantarctic islands not to have suffered from the introduction of alien species. Heard Island also has Australia's highst peak and only active volcano.
Top: Regional: Polar Regions: Antarctic: Heard and McDonald Islands
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Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve - Discusses the establishment of this marine reserve. Includes location and purpose, conservation values, and management issues.
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UNESCO: Heard and McDonald Islands - Brief description and three reports: the report of the 21st Session of the Committee, and the 1998/1999 State of Conservation Reports.
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Heard and MacDonald Islands Fishery - Describes the restrictions and enforcement of fishing around these islands. Includes a map, species information, climate, and fishing activity in the region.
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Heard Island and McDonald Islands - The official website for Heard Island and McDonald Islands, administered by the Australian Antarctic Division of the Department of the Environment and Heritage.
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World Heritage Heard Islands - Provides general information about the islands. Includes population, wildlife, history, and maps.
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Protection and Management: World Heritage - Discusses the criteria and justification for nominating these islands for the World Heritage list. They were added to the list on 3 December 1997.
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Proposed Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve - Details this proposal. Includes maps, conservation reports, and description of reserve boundaries.
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