Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
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The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) is a global coalition of environmental non-governmental organizations with more than 150 members in 40 countries worldwide. ASOC has worked since 1978 to ensure that the Antarctic Continent, its surrounding islands and the great Southern Ocean survive as the world's last unspoiled wilderness, a global commons for the heritage of future generations. ASOC is supported entirely through donations from individual supporters around the world, dues from its members and grants from foundations. The Secretariat of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC), which includes 150 organizations in 40 countries, is based in Washington, D.C. The ASOC Council includes member groups that have paid dues or provided significant in-kind services to the ASOC campaign team.
Founded | 1978 |
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Type | Non-governmental organization |
Focus | Advocacy on species protection, Marine Protected Area and regulation of commercial activities in Antarctica and Southern Ocean |
Location | |
Method | Advocacy, Lobbying, Political campaign, Research (Scientific, Economic, Social), Speaking Engagements |
Key people | James Barnes, Executive Director & Co-Founder Claire Christian, Director of the Secretariat |
Website | www.asoc.org |