An Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA) is an area on the continent of
Antarctica
Antarctica () is Earth's southernmost and least-populated continent. Situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by the Southern Ocean (also known as the Antarctic Ocean), it contains the geographic South Pole. ...
, or on nearby islands, which is protected by scientists and several different international bodies. The protected areas were established in 1961 under the
Antarctic Treaty System
The Antarctic Treaty and related agreements, collectively known as the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS), regulate international relations with respect to Antarctica, Earth's only continent without a native human population. It was the first arms ...
, which governs all the land and water south of 60 latitude and protects against human development. A permit is required for entry into any ASPA site.
The ASPA sites are protected by the governments of Australia, New Zealand, United States, United Kingdom, Chile, France, Argentina, Poland, Russia, Norway, Japan, India, Italy, and Republic of Korea. There are currently 72 sites.
List of ASPA sites
See also
*
Antarctic Specially Managed Area An Antarctic Specially Managed Area (ASMA) is a protected area on the continent of Antarctica
Antarctica () is Earth's southernmost and least-populated continent. Situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by t ...
References
External links
Official List of ASPA sitesats.aq: The Official Guide to the Preparation of Management Plans for Antarctic Specially Protected Areas
* ttps://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/30604.pdf US State Department - Proposed Re-numbering of Antarctic Specially Protected Areas
{{Antarctica , expanded
Antarctica agreements
1961 in Antarctica