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Mapping Antarctica’s hidden ice-free lands: a blueprint for conservation
UNSW researchers unveil a new map and classification system that will help protect the unique plants and animals of Earth’s most remote and fragile continent.
Senior author, Professor David Keith, says this typology and map represent a transformative leap forward in our understanding of Antarctic ecosystems. “By integrating biophysical and biological data, we’ve created a robust framework to guide conservation efforts under the Antarctic Treaty System.” “Beyond conservation, the study provides a foundation for future ecological research, enabling comparisons across regions and insights into ecosystem responses to environmental change,” says Dr Tóth.
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