Antarctic Protected Area

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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.

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Antarctic Protected Area Wikipedia

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