Improving the use of biological data in Antarctic management

摘要: The Antarctic Treaty System requires that the effects of potential human disturbance be evaluated, such as through development and evaluation Initial Comprehensive Environmental Evaluations (IEEs CEEs), implementation Management Plans for Specially Protected Areas (ASPAs) Managed (ASMAs). effectiveness these management processes hinges on quality transparency data presented, particularly because independent validation is often difficult or impossible due to financial logistical challenges working in Antarctic. In a review documents their treatment wildlife survey data, we find basic elements best practices are not followed; biological uncited out-of-date rarely include estimates uncertainty would allow any subsequent changes distribution abundance rigorously assessed. We propose set use standards improve evaluations facilitate improved assessment both immediate long-term impacts activities