De la colonie française aux TAAF, les enjeux des déchets de la chasse aux éléphants de mer dans les îles australes françaises (années 1890 - années 1950)

Key Points

• Marine waste accumulation from elephant seal hunting presents ecological concerns in French islands.
• Data from 1890 to 1950 indicate increasing environmental degradation due to inadequate waste management practices.
• Historical ecology assessments reveal significant impacts on local ecosystems related to seal hunting.
• Addressing waste issues may support future conservation efforts and ecological restoration in the region.