Antarctica NGOs and governmrnt organisations Flashcards
1
Q
Who put a weight limit on the amount of catch?
A
CCLMAR
2
Q
What do greenpeace do?
A
- work with ASOC
- Interfere with the illegal whaling
- go inbetween boats so they can’t use their spears to hunt whales
- killing a greenpeace protestor is a crime
3
Q
What does the Antarctic Treaty System do?
A
-conservation of plants and animals
-protects environment
-14 articles
-prevents military use
management of protected areas
4
Q
What does the Madrid Protocol 1991 do?
A
Antarctica becomes a nature reserve for peace and science
5
Q
What is ASOC?
A
- Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
- preserves Antarctica and Southern Ocean
6
Q
What are the IWC?
A
International Whaling Commission
