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    A Proposal for a new Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA)

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    Document Number:
    WG-EMM-2019/01
    Author(s):
    P. Penhale
    Submitted By:
    Dr George Watters (United States of America)
    Approved By:
    Dr George Watters (United States of America)
    Abstract

    A proposal for a new Antarctic Specially Protected Area, Rosenthal Islands, Anvers Island, Palmer Archipelago, has been submitted by the United States for consideration at the 2019 Meeting of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting - Committee for Environmental Protection (ATCM XLII - CEP XXII, 1 – 11 July). In order to fulfill the requirements of ATCM Decision 9 (2005), the management plan is submitted for consideration by WG-EMM.