What are the threats to Antarctica?

• Threats to Antarctica:

  • Pollution
  • Tourism
  • Climate change
  • Exploration and Exploitation
  • Invasive species
  • Over-fishing
• How is pollution a threat to Antarctica?

  The ozone layer above Antarctica will get better by 2040. Some bad chemicals for far away is in the ice and animals. Abandoned equipment can hurt the landscape and animals.
• How is tourism a threat to Antarctica?

  Ships and planes can bring pollution, like oil spills. People can also hurt the plants and animals in the area.
• How is climate change a threat to Antarctica?

  Climate change is warming the sea and melting ice. Some ice is breaking and as a result of ocean getting more acidic, snails in the ocean are disappearing.
• How is exploration and exploitation a threat to Antarctica?

  As the need grows and technology improves, this will become a bigger problem.
• How is invasive species a threat to Antarctica?

  Rats are a big threat as they can eat and damage plants, which harms the animals living there. They can also spread diseases.
• How is over-fishing a threat to Antarctica?

  Fishing for krill is a big problem because they are an important food for many animals in Antarctica.