• Source: 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, United Kingdom, Chile, India, Russia, and Romania. The purpose of the ASMA sites are "to assist in the planning and coordination of activities within a specified area, avoid possible conflicts, improve cooperation between Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties (ATCPs) and minimise environmental impacts. ASMAs may include areas where activities pose risks of mutual interference or cumulative environmental impacts, as well as sites or monuments of recognised historical value." Unlike the Antarctic Specially Protected Areas, ASMAs do not require a permit to enter.




List of ASMAs






See also


Antarctic Specially Protected Area




External links


Official List of ASMA sites




References

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• Antarctic Specially Managed Area
• Antarctic Specially Protected Area
• Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty
• McMurdo Dry Valleys
• Admiralty Bay (South Shetland Islands)
• Protected areas of Australia
• Antarctic Protected Area
• Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora
• Larsemann Hills
• Deception Island