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Why were dogs banned in Antarctica under Annex II to the Environmental Protocol Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora and what happened to the removed dogs?
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Dogs in Antarctica were always working animals, but they were otherwise untrained. There were occasions when the dogs would become loose, when they would chase the native animals that visited the continent to breed. This was natural behaviour for the dogs.
It was discovered that the dogs could transmit diseases to the breeding marine animals. Based on their ability to transmit disease, and their natural instincts, dogs were banned from Antarctica.
Dogs exported from Antarctica found homes with people who wanted to keep them as pets, or they were otherwise employed as working dogs in areas where working animals support transport.
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What continent produces the least oil?
Antarctica produces the least oil globally. Oil production in Antarctica is prohibited by the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty.
Why is there no mining in antarctica despite evidence of mineral resources on the continent?
Mining is prohibited in Antarctica by the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty. This protocol aims to preserve the unique environment of Antarctica and minimize the impact of human activities on its delicate ecosystem. The member countries have agreed to prioritize conservation over resource exploitation in Antarctica.
What kind of dogs live in Antarctica?
None. The 1991 Madrid Protocol called for the removal of the husky dogs from Antarctica by 1994. The protocol was the result of an initiative led by the then Prime Minister of Australia, Bob Hawke, who opposed mining in Antarctica and sought stronger protection for the continent's environment. The 1991 the Madrid Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic banned all introduced species (except people) from the Antarctic.
What is the main purpose of the Madrid Protocol?
In 1959 officials of 12 countries signed an international agreement called the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (also known as the Antarctic-Environmental Protocol and the Madrid Protocol). This treaty provides that the continent be used mainly for research and other peaceful purposes.
What has the author C J Bastmeijer written?
C. J. Bastmeijer has written: 'The Antarctic environmental protocol and its domestic legal implementation' -- subject(s): Antarctic Treaty system, Environmental law, Environmental law, International, Environmental protection, International Environmental law
Why have huskies stopped going to antarctica?
They were removed because there were fears that the seal population would shrink because the scientist's were killing the seals to feed to the huskies.When that was a rather bad idea because there is 30 million seals of just one species and the population of them are increasing and huskies were needed to pull sleighs.
Why have husky dogs been banned from Antarctica?
The 1991 Madrid Protocol, among other requirements, called for the removal of the husky dogs from Antarctica by 1994. In 1991 the Madrid Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic banned all introduced species (except people) from the Antarctic to protect the native wildlife from introduced diseases.
When did mining in Antarctica begin?
There has never been any mining in Antarctica. The Madrid Protocol, which bans mining in Antarctica, is part of the Antarctic Treaty; it was signed in 1991 by the parties that signed the Antarctic Treaty. It is due for review in 2041.
What purpose does the Antarctic-Environmental Protocol serve?
It keeps the continent clean and unspoiledand it prohibits the drilling or mining of any minerals
What purpose does the Antarctic Environmental Protocol serve?
Also known as the Madrid Protocol, this protocol serves with specific language to preserve the Antarctic region for peaceful and scientific purposes. Specifically, Article Seven reads: "Any activity relating to mineral resources, other than scientific research, shall be prohibited."
Which article number deals with the protection of native flora and fauna?
In the Antarctic Treaty, there is no per se mention of native flora and fauna. However, according to the Treaty Web site: "The Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora is a set of measures agreed on the third "Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting" in Brussels 1964 as recommendation number VIII."An interpretation of the Measures, again from the Web site reads:"Protection of the Antarctic environment has been a central theme in the cooperation among Antarctic Treaty Parties. In 1964, the ATCM adopted Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora. These Measures laid the basis for a regulatory system of general rules and specific regulations that provided extra protection in Specially Protected Areas. Subsequently the ATCM adopted a number of measures on various issues to widen, complement and strengthen the protection of the Antarctic environment."A new stage was reached with the adoption of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty in Madrid in 1991. Through the Environment Protocol the Contracting Parties 'commit themselves to the comprehensive protection of the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems and … designate Antarctica as a natural reserve, devoted to peace and science'. The Protocol prohibits all activities relating to Antarctic mineral resources, except for scientific research."
What is 'Mineral Regime' of Antarctica and why is there a proposal to consider Antarctica as 'World Park'?
In 1983, the various countries that claim parts of Antarctica began negotiations to set up a Mineral Development Regime, so that any mining would be carefully controlled. Environmental groups, led by Greenpeace, launched a campaign to stop this. In 1988, the Convention on the Regulation of Antarctic Mineral Resources (CRAMRA) was adopted, and the countries concerned had one year to ratify it. However Australia and then France announced they would not agree, so the convention lapsed. They suggested instead a Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the 'Madrid Protocol') and this was agreed to by all the member countries. This started in 1998 and it bans all mining activities in Antarctica until 2048. It also calls the continent a 'natural reserve devoted to peace and science'.
