China, Russia Oppose Antarctic Conservation

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China-Russia cooperation blocks Antarctic conservation proposals

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China and Russia accused of collaborating to block key proposals that would establish new marine protected areas and revise the krill fishery management plan in the Southern Ocean .

Members of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) said every proposed measure at this year ’s conference was blocked by China or Russia or both.

Analysts say China 's move to block the rollover of krill measure will affect the sustainability of a crucial food source for penguins, seals and whales.

China ’s increased presence in Antarctica has allowed Beijing to more boldly assert its agenda in some regional bodies such as CCAMLR , said Press .

Goldsworthy said the growing synergy between China and Russia in Antarctica could create potential challenges for the Antarctic Treaty System .

Even if China can’t easily challenge the treaty, Rothwell said that China will find it advantageous to align itself with Russia .

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