Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans of the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Contiguous Atlantic Area Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Nov 24, 1996 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-001242) Title abbreviation ACCOBAMS Title (French) Accord sur la conservation des cétacés de la mer Noire, de la Méditerranée et de la zone Atlantique adjacente Title (Other) Übereinkommen zum Schutz der Kleinwale des Schwarzen Meeres, des Mittelmeeres und der angrenzenden Atlantischen Zonen Place of adoption Monaco Depository Monaco Language Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Russian Entry into force Jun 1, 2001 Subject Wild species & ecosystems, Sea Keyword Wild fauna EIA Migratory species Protection of species Institution Protected area Data collection/reporting Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Marine area Protected animal species Research Fishing gear/fishing method Marine mammals Monitoring Biodiversity Inventory Management/conservation Endangered species Dispute settlement Abstract Objectives: To achieve and maintain a favourable conservation status for cetaceans. Summary of provisions: This Agreement is a legally-binding Agreement within the meaning of Article IV(4) of the Convention for the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), as recommended by the Conference of the Parties at their third meeting (1991). The area to which it applies and the term 'cetaceans' are defined in article I. Parties undertake to adopt co-ordinated measures with a view to eliminating deliberate taking of cetaceans and developing specially protected areas to conserve them (art. II). Exceptions to the prohibition of capture are to be granted only for emergency situations or for the purpose of in situ research. Annex 2 to the Agreement sets the conservation, research, and management measures Parties agree to implement. Measures concerning fisheries are to be applied in all waters under the jurisdiction of Parties, and outside these waters in respect of vessels flying their flag or registered within their territory. In implementing the Agreement, Parties are to apply the precautionary principle. Institutional mechanisms: An Agreement secretariat is established within the Secretariat of the Bonn Convention (art. IV). Its function is, inter alia, to facilitate co-operation between Parties and non-Party Range States. A Scientific Committee is also established (art. VII), as an advisory scientific body to the meeting of the Parties. Full text English French Spanish Website accobams.org www.cms.int Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Albania Oct 1, 2001 Jul 3, 2001 [1] Nov 24, 1996 Algeria Dec 1, 2007 Sep 25, 2007 [2] - Bulgaria Jun 1, 2001 Nov 10, 1999 [1] Sep 16, 1999 Croatia Jun 1, 2001 Jul 10, 2000 [1] Nov 24, 1996 Cyprus May 1, 2006 Feb 14, 2006 [1] Nov 24, 1996 Egypt Jul 1, 2010 Apr 19, 2010 [1] - France Jun 1, 2004 Mar 10, 2004 [3] Nov 24, 1996 Georgia Jun 1, 2001 May 31, 2001 [1] Nov 24, 1996 Greece Jun 1, 2001 Nov 24, 1996 [1] Nov 24, 1996 Italy Sep 1, 2005 Jun 24, 2005 [1] Nov 24, 1996 Lebanon Mar 1, 2005 Dec 13, 2004 [2] - Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Sep 1, 2002 Jun 18, 2002 [1] - Malta Jun 1, 2001 Mar 23, 2001 [1] Mar 23, 2001 Monaco Jun 1, 2001 Apr 30, 1997 [1] Nov 24, 1996 Montenegro Aug 1, 2009 May 18, 2009 [2] - Morocco Jun 1, 2001 Jul 5, 1999 [1] Mar 28, 1997 Portugal Jan 1, 2005 Oct 15, 2004 [2] Nov 24, 1996 Romania Jun 1, 2001 Jul 17, 2000 [1] Sep 28, 1998 Slovenia Dec 1, 2006 Sep 25, 2006 [1] - Spain Jun 1, 2001 Feb 2, 1999 [1] Nov 24, 1996 Syrian Arab Republic Jun 1, 2002 Mar 22, 2002 [2] - Tunisia Apr 1, 2002 Jan 15, 2002 [1] Nov 24, 1996 Ukraine Jan 1, 2004 Oct 23, 2003 [1] - * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in References - Treaties Enabled by Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Treaty | Multilateral | Bonn | Jun 23, 1979 Keyword: Inventory, Endangered species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Birds, Protected animal species, Research, Protection of habitats, Institution, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Dispute settlement, Wild fauna, Protected area, Mammals, Migratory species Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000495) Other references Literature 3 records related to this treaty. View literature