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If you live on this planet, you can thank Antarctica. The continent helps stabilize our climate, and its waters provide nutrients for fish around the world. It is also the only continent on Earth that is dedicated to peace and science. But Antarctica is facing an increasing number of threats. With melting ice, warming waters, higher temperatures, and increased fishing, Antarctica and all of the creatures that live there need us more than ever. That’s why leading ocean conservation organizations — including the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition, Antarctica2020, the Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy, UNLESS, Only One, and SeaLegacy — have come together to advocate for action. We’re urging leaders from CCAMLR member countries to establish three large marine sanctuaries in the East Antarctic, the Weddell Sea, and the Antarctic Peninsula. We need your help to protect Antarctica for future generations, so if you haven’t already, check out the petition on our Act page.