Abstract:

Antarctic specially managed areas (ASMAs) play an important role of the system of Antarctic environment protection, which covers over 50,000 square kilometers. According to the text released by the Antarctic Treaty Secretariat (ATS), we briefly introduce the current status , preparation of management plans and proposed procedures of the ASMAs.Up to Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting XXXII, there are seven ASMAs designated and sixteen proponents , mainly include Australia and USA. China is one of the proponents of Antarctic specially managed area in Larsemann Hills, East Antarctica. In addition, The paper proposes the problems with solutions and analysis the development of ASMAs.

Key words: Human Activity.