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flag Ukrainian scientist arrested in Crimea on treason charges for advocating krill fishing limits in Antarctica, sparking international outcry.

flag Ukraine’s marine biologist Leonid Pshenichnov was arrested in Russian-occupied Crimea on treason charges linked to his scientific advocacy for krill fishing limits in Antarctica. flag The arrest, occurring as he prepared for a key CCAMLR meeting, drew condemnation from Ukraine, the UK, and Australia, who called the charges politically motivated and baseless. flag Pshenichnov, a respected Antarctic conservation expert, is accused of undermining Russia’s economic interests by supporting efforts to protect krill, a vital species in the Southern Ocean. flag The case highlights growing tensions over environmental diplomacy, as Russia and China have blocked marine protected area proposals despite scientific warnings of unsustainable fishing and ecosystem threats.

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