- The CCAMLR was established by international convention in 1982 with the objective of conserving Antarctic marine life.
- It is part of the Antarctic Treaty System.
- It was signed by 14 states and has been ratified by 35 states (including India) and the European Community
- Headquarters: Tasmania, Australia.
- Goal: Preserve marine life and environmental integrity in and near Antarctica
- The CCAMLR was established in response to increasing commercial interest in Antarctic krill resources, a keystone component of the Antarctic ecosystem and over-exploitation of several other marine resources in the Southern Ocean