The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources is part of the Antarctic Treaty System.

note - abbreviated as Antarctic-Marine Living Resources

opened for signature - May 5, 1980

entered into force - April 7, 1982

objective - to safeguard the environment and protect the integrity of the ecosystem of the seas surrounding Antarctica, and to conserve Antarctic marine living resources

parties - (31) Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, EU, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu

Source: CIA World Factbook, 2003 edition

External Link: Full text of document (http://www.oceanlaw.net/texts/ccamlr.htm)