What an Antarctic Marine Living Resource permit covers
New Zealanders who want to take marine life from the Convention Area in the Southern Ocean must get an Antarctic Marine Living Resource (AMLR) permit. The area is regulated by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).
Map of the Convention Area – CCAMLR
Do you want to fish in the southern ocean in 2025–26?
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites interested parties to submit their expression of interest (EOI) to fish in CCAMLR waters in 2025–26.
All expressions of interest must be sent by email to arrive no later than 5pm on 7 March 2025.
Email amlr@mpi.govt.nz
Follow the steps for the activity you want to do
The process for applying for an AMLR permit depends on whether you want to do:
- commercial fishing or research fishing
- research.