Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)

The Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) is an international agreement aimed at protecting the marine life in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. Established in 1982, it promotes sustainable fishing practices while conserving the ecosystem and biodiversity in the region. CCAMLR sets rules to regulate fishing quotas and methods to prevent overfishing, ensuring that marine species, like krill and fish, can thrive. The agreement is crucial for balancing human activities with environmental protection, helping to maintain the delicate ecological balance of one of the world’s most unique and vulnerable marine environments.