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unusual facts about Antarctic Treaty System


Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals

The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals is part of the Antarctic Treaty System.


Ardery Island

Ardery Island, along with nearby Odbert Island, is protected under the Antarctic Treaty System as Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA) No.103 because they support several breeding species of petrel and provide examples of their habitat, notably that of Antarctic Petrels and Southern Fulmars.

Odbert Island

Odbert Island, along with nearby Ardery Island, is protected under the Antarctic Treaty System as Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA) No.103 because they support several breeding species of petrel and provide examples of their habitat, notably that of Antarctic Petrels and Southern Fulmars.


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