Polar Regions- Antarctic- Heard and McDonald Islands

7 pages found in Heard and McDonald Islands:

Heard and MacDonald Islands Fishery

Describes the restrictions and enforcement of fishing around these islands. Includes a map, species information, climate, and fishing activity in the region.
http://www.afma.gov.au/fisheries/antarctic/himi/

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

The official website for Heard Island and McDonald Islands, administered by the Australian Antarctic Division of the Department of the Environment and Heritage.
http://www.heardisland.aq/

Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve

Discusses the establishment of this marine reserve. Includes location and purpose, conservation values, and management issues.
http://www.aad.gov.au/default.asp?casid=6571

Proposed Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve

Details this proposal. Includes maps, conservation reports, and description of reserve boundaries.
http://www.environment.gov.au/coasts/mpa/heard/

Protection and Management: World Heritage

Discusses the criteria and justification for nominating these islands for the World Heritage list. They were added to the list on 3 December 1997.
http://www.heardisland.aq/protection/worldheritage/

UNESCO: Heard and McDonald Islands

Brief description and three reports: the report of the 21st Session of the Committee, and the 1998/1999 State of Conservation Reports.
http://whc.unesco.org/sites/577.htm

World Heritage Heard Islands

Provides general information about the islands. Includes population, wildlife, history, and maps.
http://www.aad.gov.au/default.asp?casid=1371