The Ross Sea Marine Protected Area — the world's largest MPA (~1.55 million km²) — established by CCAMLR in 2017 continues in force. Prohibits most commercial fishing in designated zones for 35 years from establishment. Complementary MPA proposals (East Antarctic, Weddell Sea) remain blocked by consensus requirements at CCAMLR.
Commercial fishing (none of direct mover impact); broader environmental-governance context.
Primary: Antarctic Treaty System Secretariat ↗
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