The Antarctic provides a suite of scenarios useful for
investigating the range of climate change effects on terrestrial
and limnetic biota. The international SCAR programme RiSCC
(Regional Sensitivity to Climate Change in Antarctic Terrestrial
and Limnetic Ecosystems) is investigating these scenarios with the
goals of (1) understanding the likely response of Antarctic biota
to changing climates, and (2) contributing to the development of
broadly applicable theory concerning interactions between climate
change, indigenous and introduced species, and ecosystem
functioning. The programme draws upon both new and existing data.
The purpose of the book is to provide, based on the most up to
date knowledge, a synthesis of the likely effects of climate change
on Antarctic terrestrial and limnetic ecosystems and, thereby, to
contribute to their management and conservation, based on the
information.
"The book is described as "a milestone as it has collected the
most actual facts about the Antarctic region and allows us to look
at the phenomenon from physical and biological perspectives. It is
a 'must' for all who are concerned about our environment." SCAR
newsletter: Issue 10, April 2007
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