Greenpeace in Antarctica

Question 1

Greenpeace are a NGO, what does this stand for?

Answer 1

Non-Governmental Organisation

Question 2

What are they campaigning for?

Answer 2

To protect natural environments from development

Question 3

Name 2 threats to the Antarctic.

Answer 3

1) Melting sea ice due to global warming
2) Fishing has increased in Antarctica waters

Question 4

Name 2 achievements Greenpeace have successfully campaigned for in Antarctica.

Answer 4

1) World Park Antarctica (protecting from mining)
2) The Ross Sea Marine Protected Area

Question 5

What are they currently campaigning for?

Answer 5

A new ocean Sanctuary in the Weddell Sea

Question 6

What are the impacts of less sea ice?

Answer 6

1) penguins have to swim further for food, making it hard to raise their young
2) krill depend on it for shelter and feeding, affecting the whole ecosystem