### Question
Can you define what prospecting means?


### Answer
**Prospecting** is defined as the following in *16 U.S.C. § 2462*:

> any activity, including logistic support, the purpose of which is the identification of mineral resource potential for possible exploration and development

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 2462*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44B-ANTARCTIC MINERAL RESOURCES PROTECTION**

