NGO's in Antarctica Flashcards
1
Q
what did they do
A
combine energies and funds to set up the influenctial Antarctic and southern ocean coalition
2
Q
what is the short for the Antarctic and southern ocean coalition
A
ASOC
3
Q
what is an achievment
A
designated marine protection (MPA) and marine reserves
4
Q
what happened in 1991
A
they were granted observers status and expanded its scope
5
Q
what did they start doing in 1991
A
- establishing a network of marine reserves
- southern ocean fisheries
- regulating tourism
- strengthening whale sanctuaries
- mitigating impacts of climate change
