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CCAMLR Fails to Protect Southern Ocean
Saturday, 3 November 2018, 11:35 am | Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
Hobart, Australia, Friday 2 November 2018 (23:36) — The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) has again failed to take action to protect the Southern Ocean, with no progress made on the critical issues of marine ... More >>
Antarctic Treaty Parties Reaffirm Commitment to Mining Ban
Thursday, 2 June 2016, 2:03 pm | Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
Santiago, Chile (1 June 2016) – The 29 countries party to the Antarctic Treaty unanimously agreed today to a resolution at the 39th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) stating their “firm commitment to retain and continue to implement…as ... More >>
"Green Label" for Ross Sea Toothfish Condemned
Sunday, 29 November 2009, 2:33 pm | Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
Washington, DC - November 27, 2009. Scientists and environmental groups this week criticized the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for its proposed certification of Ross Sea Antarctic toothfish. More >>
Antarctic Treaty Govts. Fail on Climate Change
Sunday, 19 April 2009, 8:39 pm | Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
April 17, 2009 - Baltimore, Maryland. The latest climate change findings from scientists were a key topic of discussions at the 50th anniversary meeting of the Antarctic Treaty. Scientific results from the International Polar Year (IPY) about the severe ... More >>
“No” to LOHAFEX’s Large-Scale Ocean Fertilization
Thursday, 29 January 2009, 1:00 pm | Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
A large-scale ocean fertilisation experiment led by a German-Indian joint venture[1] has been approved by the German Research Ministry and is starting to take place in the Southern Ocean, despite protests from environmental groups and opposition from ... More >>