Russia, Ukraine among countries meeting in Tasmania over future of Antarctic waters

 Delegations from Russia and Ukraine are among those meeting in Tasmania this week to decide the future of Antarctica's pristine waters.

Conservationists say new marine protected areas and rules to prevent overfishing are desperately needed, but Russia could use its veto-like powers to once again block progress on establishing them.

Achieving the required consensus for action among this diverse group of 27, which also includes China, the United States and the European Union, has always been an immense challenge.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-27/russia-may-again-block-antarctic-marine-protections/101585316



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