ASOC - Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
ASOC’s mission is to protect the vulnerable ecosystems of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean by providing a unified voice for Antarctic conservation.
Protecting Antarctica - Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
ASOC advocates strongly for a representative network of MPAs in the Southern Ocean, starting with existing proposals in East Antarctica, the Weddell Sea, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Learn more about our ongoing campaign for Antarctic Marine Protected Areas.
About - Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
About ASOC Explore our work. Who we are. Meet our international team of staff, campaigners, coalition members, and supporters. Discover more What we do. We work at the highest levels of Antarctic governance to protect Antarctica for all of humanity. discover more ...
Current Campaigns - Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
ASOC campaigners work within and across Antarctic governance systems to protect Antarctic ecosystems. By identifying existing and emerging threats, we advocate for the best possible protection for Antarctica.
Our Story - Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) was founded in 1978, with 25 founding members united in their support for Antarctic protection. Read an interview with James Barnes about the founding of ASOC.
What We Do - Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
ASOC advocates for science-based policies to support a resilient, vibrant Antarctica into the future. ASOC is the only organization working full-time on Antarctic and Southern Ocean conservation, and is a respected, collective force for keeping these important regions intact for generations to come.
Why ASOC? - Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
Why ASOC? Antarctica is governed by over 50 nations, which come together each year to make decisions about the future of Antarctica. Since 1991, ASOC has represented the Antarctic conservation community at these meetings, to advocate for stronger Antarctic protections at the highest levels of Antarctic governance.
Our team - Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
ASOC’s goal of establishing three marine protected areas in Antarctica by 2023 is aligned with Blue Nature Alliance’s dedication to efficient, large-scale ocean protection. The Blue Nature Alliance also supports ASOC’s campaign efforts to increase awareness on the importance of establishing marine reserves amidst a rapidly changing climate.
ASOC is concerned at the number of incidents of maritime misadventure involving Antarctic shipping, in Antarctic and nearby waters, since the last ATCM. These incidents include: the sinking of the Chilean tourism vessel DAP Mares off Punta Arenas, Chile, in September 2006; the grounding of the Norwegian cruise vessel
Introducing CCAMLR - Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) participates in CCAMLR as an observer. Although we do not cast votes, we participate in the decision-making process and represent the position of the environmental community.