| Authority Name | Madrid Protocol 1991 |
|---|---|
| Authority Name (Expanded) | The 1991 Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty |
| Authority URL | http://www.aad.gov.au/environment/protocol/protocoltxt.asp |
| Date Signed | 4-Oct-1991 |
| Date Ratified | 14-Jan-1998 |
| Current | Yes |
| Category | Convention Measures |
| Purpose/Comments | The Parties commit themselves to the comprehensive protection of the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems and hereby designate Antarctica as a natural reserve, devoted to peace and science. |
List of 6 species sorted by family. (View same list sorted by Kingdom)
See full details on a species by clicking on the Scientific Name.
| Family | Scientific Name | Authority | Common Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otariidae | Arctocephalus australis | Zimmerman, 1783 | South American Fur Seal | Not set |
| Otariidae | Arctocephalus forsteri | (Lesson,1828) | New Zealand Fur Seal | Not set |
| Otariidae | Arctocephalus gazella | (Peters,1875) | Antarctic Fur Seal | Not set |
| Otariidae | Arctocephalus tropicalis | (Gray,1872) | Subantarctic Fur Seal | Not set |
| Phocidae | Mirounga leonina | (Linnaeus,1758) | Southern Elephant Seal | Not set |
| Phocidae | Ommatophoca rossii | Gray,1844 | Ross Seal | Not set |