Article 15(1) Article 15(1)

Decisions about Antarctic mineral resource activities shall take into account the need to respect other established uses of Antarctica, including:

1. (a)

   the operation of stations and their associated installations, support facilities and equipment in Antarctica;

2. (b)

   scientific investigation in Antarctica and cooperation therein;

3. (c)

   the conservation, including rational use, of Antarctic marine living resources;

4. (d)

   tourism;

5. (e)

   the preservation of historic monuments; and

6. (f)

   navigation and aviation,

that are consistent with the Antarctic Treaty system.