This Handbook, last updated by the United States in 2002, reproduces material with respect to the Antarctic Treaty system, including the Antarctic Treaty itself, the Protocol on Environment Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals, the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources and measures [recommendations] in furtherance of the principles and objectives of the Treaty. Updated information on the Antarctic Treaty system is available on the websites of the Antarctic Treaty Secretariat or the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter I -- Foreword to the Ninth Edition
Chapter II -- The Antarctic Treaty System: Introduction
Chapter III -- Operation of the Antarctic Treaty System
Chapter IV -- Inspections Under Arcticle VII of the Treaty
Chapter V -- Exchanges of Information, Including Data Management
Chapter VI -- Scientific Cooperation
Chapter VII -- Logistical and Operational Issues
Chapter VIII -- Tourism and Other Non-governmental Activities
Chapter IX -- Conservation of Antarctic Seals: CCAS
Chapter X -- Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources: CCAMLR
Chapter XI -- Regulation of Antarctic Mineral Resource Activities: CRAMRA
Chapter XII -- Protection of the Antarctic Environment
Protection of the Antarctic Environment II
Protection of the Antarctic Environment III
Antarctic Specially Protected Areas
Antarctic Specially Protected Areas II
Antarctic Specially Protected Areas III
Antarctic Specially Protected Areas IV