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Antarctic krill fishery set to close this week, as precautionary management measures take effect. Aker QRILL Company is concluding its 2026 Antarctic krill fishing season this week, with vessels ceasing fishing […]
Southern Ocean protection takes a step backwards as CCAMLR fails to put conservation first The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) 43rd annual meeting has closed. […]
Two countries ignore scale of biodiversity crisis by thwarting progress needed to protect Antarctica’s ocean. The international body responsible for safeguarding Antarctica’s waters finished its annual meeting with a mixed […]
Urgent call for governments to adopt Antarctic wildlife protection measures. NGOs call on governments attending the 41st annual meeting of the Commission for Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) […]
MPAS in Antarctica should include young emperor penguins, scientists say. Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and European research institutions are calling for better protections for juvenile emperor […]
New report by NGO criticises krill fishing. Investigation flags need for immediate action, according to a new report by Changing Markets Foundation. A new investigative report by the Changing Markets […]
Superheroes of the Southern Ocean, vital in fight against climate change. WWF is shining a light on these vital species on the first ever World Krill Day on August 11 […]
Continued high-level support for Southern Ocean protection at One Ocean Summit. The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition welcomed the announcements from President Macron at the One Ocean Summit that will help […]
Krill meal improves health and performance of salmonids according to new review article from Aker BioMarine. In a recently released review article from Aker BioMarine, researchers conclude that Antarctic krill […]
Antarctic Krill Fishery rated as one of the world’s most sustainable fisheries. Aker BioMarine’s Antarctic krill fishery was awarded an A-rating from the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) in the 2021 […]
Another missed opportunity to protect Antarctica. The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) – the body responsible for Antarctic marine conservation – concluded its 40th annual […]
ANTARCTIC meeting chance to thaw opposition to Southern Ocean protection. The 40th annual meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and its 26 members […]
Madrid protocol anniversary. On the 4th October, ministers, leading scientists and experts from around the world are meeting at the Archeological Museum of Madrid to commemorate the 30th anniversary of […]
EU leads efforts to designate new large-scale Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica. On 29 September, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, hosted a ministerial meeting to build further support […]
President Macron accepts petition urging protection of Antarctica’s waters. During a boat trip organized on the first day of the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille, Antarctica2020 members Pascal Lamy […]
Pamela Anderson joins the fight to protect Antarctica’s waters. The campaign focused on increasing the protection of Antarctica’s waters received a huge boost with the announcement that actor and activist […]
G20 commits to protecting the Antarctic. Historic shift by superpowers to allay biodiversity and climate crises. The Group of 20 (G20) environment leaders have committed to protecting Antarctica’s Southern Ocean […]
Antarctic nears tipping points, leading scientists warn of global impacts. As governments convene for the annual Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM), an Expert Working Group of leading Antarctic scientists warns […]
World leaders commit to ambitious Antarctic protection. The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) welcomed the announcement of a new joint strategy to achieve the designation of three new large […]
New Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica. EU takes lead in international effort to establish new Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica. Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius hosted a […]
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