Antarctic protection talks fail for 10th year amid krill fishing dispute
Governments leave Hobart without new marine reserves or revised fishing rules as pressure grows to expand harvesting.
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources
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.
Enjoy our Free+ stories and our weekly newsletter
Start your free accessAlready have an account? Log in
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.