China and Russia keep commission blocked from Antarctica safeguards
Deadlock stymied a third East Antarctica protection plan. Only twice before has the panel created marine protected areas.
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) is an international commission established to conserve Antarctic marine life. It operates under a unique ecosystem-based management approach that permits sustainable harvesting while taking careful account of the effects of fishing on other components of the ecosystem.
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