An Antarctic Protected Area is an area protected under the
Antarctic Treaty System
russian: link=no, Договор об Антарктике es, link=no, Tratado Antártico
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[Antarctic Protected Areas explained](_blank)
by the Antarctic Treaty System There are three types of Protected Areas under this system:
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Antarctic Specially Protected Area An Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA) is an area on the continent of Antarctica, or on nearby islands, which is protected by scientists and several different international bodies. The protected areas were established in 1961 under the Antarct ...
(ASPA) under the
(1964 onwards) and Annex V to the Environment Protocol (2002)
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Antarctic Specially Managed Area An Antarctic Specially Managed Area (ASMA) is a protected area on the continent of Antarctica, or on its adjacent islands. ASMAs are managed by the governments of Brazil, Poland, Ecuador, Peru, United States, New Zealand, Australia, Norway, Spain, U ...
(ASMA) under Annex V of the Environment Protocol (2002)
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Historic Site or Monument (HSM)
Guidelines for scientists and other visitors have been developed to protect these areas.
References
External links
Official database of Antarctic Protected Areasat the website of the Antarctic Treaty System.
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Protected Areas
Protected areas or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural, ecological or cultural values. There are several kinds of protected areas, which vary by level of protection depending on the ena ...
Antarctica
Antarctica () is Earth's southernmost and least-populated continent. Situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by the Southern Ocean, it contains the geographic South Pole. Antarctica is the fifth-largest contine ...