Advocating microbial diversity conservation in Antarctica

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dc.contributor.authorZucconi, Laura
dc.contributor.authorFierro-Vásquez, Natalia
dc.contributor.authorAntunes, André
dc.contributor.authorGonçalves Bendia, Amanda
dc.contributor.authorLavín, Paris
dc.contributor.authorGonzález-Aravena, Marcelo
dc.contributor.authorKumar Sani, Rajesh
dc.contributor.authorBanerjee, Aparna
dc.date.accessioned2026-10-21T19:05:37Z
dc.date.available2026-10-21T19:05:37Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractAntarctica, a seemingly barren and icy wilderness, is home to a diverse array of microbial life that playsa critical role in sustaining its ecosystems. These resilient microorganisms drive nutrient cycling andcarbon sequestration, but their function in global processes remains unclear. This pristineenvironment faces mounting threats from human activities, climate change, and increasing tourism.Contaminants, non-native species, and microplastics are increasingly reaching even the most remoteregions, disrupting delicate microbial communities existing for millions of years. Antarcticmicroorganisms are not only ecologically significant but also valuable for biotechnologicaladvancements, making their conservation imperative. Climate change exacerbates these threats,altering microbial habitats and promoting shifts in community structure. Tourism growth, thoughbeneficial for education and economic reasons, poses significant challenges through biological andchemical contamination. Despite efforts under the Antarctic Treaty System to protect the region, thereis a critical need for enhanced measures specifically targeting microbial conservation. This articleunderscores the importance of conserving Antarctic microbial diversity. It highlights the intricatemicrobial ecosystems and the urgency of implementing strategies such as stringent biosecuritymeasures, sustainable tourism practices, and comprehensive monitoring programs. Additionally,fostering international collaboration and research initiatives is vital for understanding and designingstrategies to mitigate the impacts of environmental changes on microbial life. By prioritizing microbialconservation in policy frameworks and strengthening global cooperation, we can safeguard theseunique ecosystems and ensure their resilience for future generations
dc.description.sponsorshipthe Italian National Program for Antarctic Researches(PNRA) for funding research activities in Antarctica (grant numberPNRA_0000005); the Science and TechnologyDevelopment Fund, Macau SAR, China (File no. 0002/2024/SKL); Macau University of Science and Technology Faculty Research Grant(Project Grant No. FRG-22-079-LPS); Instituto Antártico Chileno (INACH) grant no. RT_24-21, Chile.
dc.identifier.doi10.1038/s44185-025-00076-8
dc.identifier.issn2731-4243
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorioabierto.uantof.cl/handle/uantof/792
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer Nature
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.sourcenpj Biodiversity
dc.subjectsin información
dc.subjecttampoco los sugeridos por la editorial
dc.titleAdvocating microbial diversity conservation in Antarctica
dc.typeArticle
oaire.citation.volume4
oaire.citationIssue1
organization.identifier.rorhttps://ror.org/04eyc6d95
organization.legalNameUniversidad de Antofagasta
uantof.curation.reviewed2026-11-05
uantof.curation.reviewedByDiego León
uantof.identificator.centerCentro de Investigación en Inmunología y Biotecnología Biomédica deAntofagasta, (CIIBBA
uantof.identificator.departmentDepartamento de Biotecnología
uantof.identificator.facultyFacultad de Ciencias del Mar y Recursos Biológicos
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