Location
Key Information
TYPE
Fisheries Management Area
DESIGNATION
High Seas Management Area
LOCATED IN
USA, EU, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Namibia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay
High Seas / International
AREA
| 557 km2 | MARINE AREA |
| 557 km2 | TOTAL AREA i |
MANAGED BY
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources
LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)
Marine life removal is prohibited (or entry is prohibited)
DATA SOURCE(S)
Boundary: UN Food and Agriculture Organization (Unmodified)
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Last updated on 22 November 2021.
Purpose
To protect benthic communities including VMEs and potential VMEs in areas beyond national jurisdiction
Species of Concern: Multiple
Regulations Summary
Restrictions
These areas will remain closed for any fishery until reviewed by the Scientific Committee and management actions are determined by the Commission
Allowed
Scientific research shall be allowed in Risk Areas as agreed by the Scientific Committee.
Governing Regulations
Gear and Activity Restrictions i
Fishing Gear
Activities
PROHIBITED