Signed on 20 May 1980 in Canberra, Australia, entered into force 7 April
1981.
rewrite The Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources
came into force in 1982, as part of the Antarctic Treaty System. It was established
mainly in response to concerns that an increase in krill catches in the Southern
Ocean could have a serious effect on populations of krill and other marine
life; particularly on birds, seals and fish which mainly depend on krill for
food. The aim of the Convention is to conserve marine life. This does not
exclude harvesting as long as such harvesting is carried out in a rational
manner. The Convention defines a Commission and a Scientific Committee to
work together to manage marine living resources in the Southern Ocean. The
resources specifically exclude seals and whales, as these are covered by other
conventions. However, there is full cooperation with the operating bodies
of these other conventions.
Visit the website of the Commission for
the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.
