History, exploration, settlement and past use of the sub-Antarctic

Abstract

Human impacts on the sub-Antarctic islands stem from sealing and whaling, alien species of plants and animals resulting from humanincursions (both temporary and permanent), shipwrecks, settlements and weather stations arising from the Second World War, collectingby scientific expeditions, scientific stations and tourism. Many of these factors remain as important issues for the health and maintenanceof the sub-Antarctic.