1.   Antarctic nations were urged Monday to take drastic action against poachers who are depleting valuable fishing stocks and killing thousands of sea birds.

2.   But while Antarctic nations on Friday approved an annual limit on fishing in these waters, it has raised debate over whether the limit is too lax.

3.   But while Antarctic nations provisionally approved setting an annual limit on fishing in these waters, the proposed limit has raised debate over whether the limit is too lax.

4.   Contact had been made with other Antarctic nations in case help was needed, he said.