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Information: The Heard and MacDonald Islands are renowned as the only Subantarctic islands not to have suffered from the introduction of alien species. Heard Island also has Australia's highst peak and only active volcano. This page was last updated on August 24th, 2008
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/himi/
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
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
U.S. Trade with Heard and McDonald Islands
International Trade Statistics: Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau. http://landview.census.gov/foreign-trade/sitc1/2001/c6029.html
Inscription on the World Heritage List
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.antdiv.gov.au/environment/areaprotection/worldheritage/hiworld.asp
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
Additional
Information: The Heard and MacDonald Islands are renowned as the only Subantarctic islands not to have suffered from the introduction of alien species. Heard Island also has Australia's highst peak and only active volcano.
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