UK enhancing protection for Antarctica and the oceans

Yesterday the UK government announced three measures to increase environmental protection for Antarctica and the world’s oceans.

● The publication of a draft Antarctic bill “to enhance the protection of this unique and unspoilt wilderness”.

● A consultation that would see the British Indian Ocean Territory become one of the world’s largest Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).

● The announcement that The South Orkneys MPA would be created in May 2010.

Extract of Ocean mapping in the Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World

Further details from FCO News 10 Nov 09.