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Website disclaimer The CCAMLR Secretariat endeavours to maintain the currency and accuracy of the information presented on this site for general information purposes only. It makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, in relation to the completeness, accuracy,
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COLTO–CCAMLR Tagging Workshop The COLTO–CCAMLR Tagging Workshop took place from 14 to 17 March 2023 and included a hands-on practical demonstration on tagging procedures on Patagonian toothfish. Pictured are Steve Parker (Secretariat) and Victor Ngcongo (South Africa) in their personal protection
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History
The Southern Ocean The Southern Ocean surrounds Antarctica and represents approximately 15 percent of the world’s ocean area. It extends from the coast of the continent northwards to the Antarctic Polar Front, a physically and biologically distinct frontal zone where the cold water of the Southern
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Convention Area
The Convention Area is described in the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (74.48 KB) as consisting of all waters bounded by the Antarctic Continent to the south, and to the north by a line starting at 50°S 50°W; thence due east to 30°E longitude; thence due north
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Commission
The Commission, established under Article VII of the CAMLR Convention, gives effect to the Convention’s objectives and principles set out in Article II. The Commission includes a Scientific Committee established by the CAMLR Convention. The Commission and the Scientific Committee can establish
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Acceding to the Convention
To accede to the Convention a State must meet the conditions set out in Article XXIX, paragraph 1, of the CAMLR Convention. Namely that the State is: …interested in research or harvesting activities in relation to the marine living resources to which this Convention applies A note verbale to the
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Becoming a Member
Applications for membership are limited to Contracting Parties that have acceded to the CAMLR Convention and are:...engaged in research or harvesting activities in relation to the marine living resources to which the Convention applies The Contracting Party must then notify the Depositary in the
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