AREAS OF RESTRICTED ACCESS
In accordance with the proposed Antarctic Specially Managed Areas (ASMA) for the Palmer Area, it is requested that these islands should not be visited during the critical seabird breeding season from October 1 through March 1 except in connection with scientific activities, survival cache replacement or emergencies. Litchfield Island is an Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA) under the provisions of the Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora and is always off limits. Personnel may not go closer than 10 meters to shore without a permit.