Antarctic Protected Area

An Antarctic Protected Area is an area protected under the Antarctic Treaty System. There are three types of Protected Areas under this system: Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA) under the Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora (1964 onwards) and Annex V to the Environment Protocol (2002) Antarctic Specially Managed Area (ASMA) under Annex V of the Environment Protocol (2002) Historic Site or Monument (HSM) Guidelines for scientists and other visitors have been developed to protect these areas. References ^ a b Antarctic Protected Areas explained by the Antarctic Treaty System External links Official database of Antarctic Protected Areas at the website of the Antarctic Treaty System.