The French Antarctic Territories include the remote islands of Crozet and Kerguelen. They were integrated parts of the French Republic, though a research station on Kerguelen (Port-aux-Français) represented the only human presence there. Today, the area is an integral part of the R.T.A. There have not been any disputes over the islands, as they lack economic resources and raw materials. Changing weather patterns have been seen in the region, but the long-term status of the colonies are questionable.