China, Russia again block CCAMLR Ross Sea and east Antarctica conservation proposals
SEAFOODNEWS.COM -SCOM] - October 31, 2014 -
China and Russia have once again blocked international efforts to protect key areas in the Ross Sea and east Antarctica at this year's meeting of The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).
24 nations and the EU comprise CCAMLR membership. The proposed designations would have ensured the long-term protection of many species, including penguins, seals and whales. A joint US-NZ proposal to designate a Ross Sea MPA of 1.32 million km2 (with 1.25 million km2 area proposed as “no take”) was also under consideration. Australia, France and the EU once again proposed an MPA to protect 1.2 million km2 of East Antarctic waters. Their proposal would allow for exploratory and research activities within the MPA if they are consistent with the maintenance of the MPA’s objectives.
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