The Antarctic Treaty
The Antarctic Treaty applies to the entire region south of 60° South Latitude. It effectively stops nations from making territorial claims or from exploiting Antarctic resources.
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Antarctic Governance a Symbol of International Cooperation
Antarctica doesn't have a government. Instead, it is governed by international agreement. As such, Antarctic governance is an example of international cooperation at a very rare scale.
Melting Ice, Rising Seas
The impact melting ice caps can have on sea level rise, includes geostatic rebound and ocean currents, with specific reference to the New Zealand coastline.
Killer Whales, Seals and Penguins; Antarctica's Top Predators Focus of Intensive Research
Regina Eisert of Gateway Antarctica at Canterbury University is leading a team on ice studying the impact of future change on top predators, including climate change and human exploitation of marine resources, and how best to negate the effects of human activities.