CCAS Seal Reserves

Purpose

The purpose of CCAS Seal Reserves is to protect sites which are seal breeding areas or the sites of scientific research on seals. The killing or capturing of seals in these reserves is prohibited.

List of CCAS Seal Reserves
1. The area around the South Orkney Islands
between 60°20'S and 60°56'S, 44°05'W and 46°25'W. Approximate area: 9090.9 km2.
2. The area of the south-western Ross Sea
south of 76°S and west of 170°E. Approximate area: 205895.8 km2.
3. The area of Edisto Inlet
south and west of a line drawn between Cape Hallett (72°19'S, 170°18'E) and Helm Point (72°11'S, 170°00'E). Approximate area: 230.5 km2