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Protection of the values of Antarctic Specially Managed and Protected Areas (Conservation Measure 91-02 of 2012).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area Ecosystem preservation Marine area Marine protected areas Protected area
Abstract

This Measure of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), adopted in accordance with Article IX of the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, concerns protection of the Antarctic marine environment and of Antarctic marine living resources, including through Marine Protected Areas. It requires each Contracting Party to ensure that their fishing vessels licensed in accordance with Conservation Measure 10-02 are aware of the location and relevant management plan of all designated Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPAs) or an Antarctic Specially Managed Areas (ASMAs) including marine areas listed in Annex 91-02/A.

Full text
English
Website
www.ccamlr.org