### Question
Can you define what Specially Protected Species means?


### Answer
**Specially Protected Species** is defined as the following in *16 U.S.C. § 2402*:

> any native species designated as a Specially Protected Species pursuant to Annex II to the Protocol

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 2402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-ANTARCTIC CONSERVATION**

