Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources

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Projects: Protecting Antarctica's Southern Ocean
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources

CCAMLR is responsible for protecting marine life in the Southern Ocean. It was established by international convention in 1982 and has 25 members, including the European Union. An additional 11 countries have signed the convention.

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