Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC )

Address: 1630 Connecticut Ave., NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20009 USA
Contact Name: Clark, Beth
Phone: (202) 234-2480
Fax: (202) 387-4823
Email: info@asoc.org
URL: http://www.asoc.org

Founded: 1978
Members: 244
Membership dues: organization, $30 annual.
Staff: 3
Languages: English, Spanish. MULTINATIONAL.
Computer Services: ECONET. * Greenlink.

Description: Works to preserve Antarctica by monitoring all activities to ensure minimal environmental impact, and consulting with key users of Antarctica, including scientists, tourists, and governments. Conducts legal and policy research and analysis; produces educational materials; focuses international and scientific community on globally significant research. The Antarctica Project is secretariat to Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition, composed of 244 conservation groups in 44 nations.

Publications: ECO, quarterly. Newsletter. Includes information on current political topics concerning the Antarctic Treaty System. PRICE: $30.00/year. CIRCULATION: 1,000. * Annual Reports, annual. ALTERNATE FORMATS: online.