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Conservationists say new marine rules to prevent overfishing in Antarctica's pristine waters are desperately needed, but that Russia could once again block progress.
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Delegations from a coalition of powerful nations will meet in Australia this week to impose new protected areas in Antarctica to prevent overfishing. But some worry that the Russian delegation may use its veto power to halt further progress.
Delegations from Russia and Ukraine are among those meeting in Australia 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 that Russia could use its veto-like powers to once again block progress. Achieving the required consensus for action among…