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Antarctica problem: Many problems that are relevant to the Antarctic as well. Since most of the continent never makes it above freezing at any point of the year, the ice sheets are not melting. On some costal areas where the temperature can make it above freezing, there is evidence for greater ice melt, but this is not rising sea levels (a full glass of ice water does not overflow when the ice melts). The bigger issue might be the growing ozone hole. (Carbon dioxide raises the dead zone) There is also the problem of human contamination. Scientists working at the South Pole do their best to keep a clean environment, but there is still waste generated that cannot be taken away. Also, with a developing need for more natural resources like oil, more people are looking to drill under the ice cap. The Antarctic Treaty and Madrid Protocol protect agains this, but the danger still exists. Krill at risk in a warming, acid ocean

Reason why Protect Antarctica The Antarctic environment is very vulnerable to human impact. Without controls, those who come to visit this wilderness as tourists, scientists or in support roles, may damage the very values that attract them. There is only one Antarctica in whole big world. Antarctica will be very important to humans life.

To protect Antarctica: In attempting to deal with the problems associated with our impact on the Antarctic environment, Australia established a multi-disciplinary research program, the Human Impacts program, to focus specifically on understanding and minimising the effects of our presence in Antarctica. Make a law for tourist.

Antarctica is in some big problems now, so people must save Antarctica. To save Antarctica, everybody must obey the law, to protect Antarctica from DANGER!!! Especially, Antarctica visitors shouldn’t litter, pollute, or disturb animals.

International LAW: Activities in Antarctica and its surrounding seas are governed by a unique agreement between nations: the Antarctic Treaty. Australia was one of 12 original Parties to the Treaty, which entered into force in Treaty obligations- designed for intending visitors to the Antarctic: Antarctica is for peaceful, not for war or under any countries law. guarantees continued freedom to conduct scientific research, as enjoyed during the IGY; promotes international scientific cooperation including the exchange of research plans and personnel, and requires that results of research be made freely available; sets aside the potential for sovereignty disputes between Treaty parties by providing that no activities will enhance or diminish previously asserted positions with respect to territorial claims, provides that no new or enlarged claims can be made, and makes rules relating to jurisdiction; prohibits nuclear explosions and the disposal of radioactive waste; provides for inspection by observers, designated by any party, of ships, stations and equipment in Antarctica to ensure the observance of, and compliance with, the Treaty; requires parties to give advance notice of their expeditions; provides for the parties to meet periodically to discuss measures to further the objectives of the Treaty; and puts in place a dispute settlement procedure and a mechanism by which the Treaty can be modified.