International trade · 29/01/2007

CCAMLR Adopts New Conservation Measures for Antarctic Marine Living Resources

The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) has adopted new conservation and management measures for fishing in the CCAMLR Convention Area, pending countries' approval, in accordance with Article IX of the Convention, which restrict overall catches of certain species, fishing in certain areas, and implementation obligations, and promote compliance with CCAMLR measures by non-Contracting Party vessels.