Decree to prohibit hunting for Ross-seals (No. 1 of 1968). Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1968 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Hunting/capture Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force immediately. Abstract This Decree prohibits the hunting for the seal species "Ross" (ommathophoca rossi) in all land areas and on the solid icecap of the Antarctic south of the 60° S. In the marine areas south of the 60° S it shall be prohibited to hunt or to kill seal which dwell in sea water. (3 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act relative to the hunting of seals. Legislation | Norway | 1951 (1993) Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX