Marine Protected Areas

The CCAMLR MPA Information Repository (CMIR) supports the submission, hosting, analysis and reporting of Marine Protected Area (MPA) project data in line with the requirements of the Scientific Committee and the reporting obligations of Members and the Secretariat contained in relevant conservation measures and Research and Monitoring Plans (RMPs).

Marine Protected Areas

    MPA Name Status Significant Dates
    Domain 1 Marine Protected Area (D1MPA) Proposed
    East Antarctic Marine Protected Area (EAMPA) Proposed
    Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area (RSr MPA) Established Oct-2017 - Adopted
    Oct-2022 - Review
    South Orkney Islands Southern Shelf Marine Protected Area (SOISS MPA) Established Oct-2009 - Adopted
    Oct-2014 - Review
    Weddell Sea Marine Protected Area (WSMPA) Proposed