[Southern Ocean] Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living
Security Theme
IUU Fishing
Keywords
regional fisheries management organizations, rfmo, rfmos, fisheries management, fisheries
Description
CCAMLR was established by international convention in 1982 with the objective of conserving Antarctic marine life. This was in response to increasing commercial interest in Antarctic krill , a keystone component of the Antarctic ecosystem. The United States participates as a member of this organization.
[Southern Ocean] Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living
CCAMLR was established by international convention in 1982 with the objective of conserving Antarctic marine life. This was in response to increasing commercial interest in Antarctic krill , a keystone component of the Antarctic ecosystem. The United States participates as a member of this organization.