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• McDonald Islands

The official website for Heard Island and McDonald Islands, administered by the Australian Antarctic Division of the Department of the Environment and Heritage.

Discusses the establishment of this marine reserve. Includes location and purpose, conservation values, and management issues.

Describes the restrictions and enforcement of fishing around these islands. Includes a map, species information, climate, and fishing activity in the region.

Details this proposal. Includes maps, conservation reports, and description of reserve boundaries.

Discusses the criteria and justification for nominating these islands for the World Heritage list. They were added to the list on 3 December 1997.

Brief description and three reports: the report of the 21st Session of the Committee, and the 1998/1999 State of Conservation Reports.

Provides general information about the islands. Includes population, wildlife, history, and maps.