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Agreement on the cooperation in research, conservation and management of marine mammals in the North Atlantic

Document type
Multilateral
Field of application
Regional/restricted
Date
Apr 9, 1992
Source
IUCN (ID: TRE-001968)
Place of adoption
Nuuk
Depository
Norway
Language
English
Entry into force
Jul 8, 1992
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Research Management/conservation International organization International agreement-text Marine mammals
Abstract

The Parties to this Agreement establish an international organisation to be known as the North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission (NAMCO). The objective of the Commission rational management and study of marine mammals in the North Atlantic. The Commission shall consist of a Council, Management Committees, a Scientific Committee and a Secretariat. Functions of the Council are outlined in Article 4, whereas functions of Management Committees are outlined in Article 5. These Committees shall purpose measures for the conservation of marine mammals. (10 Articles)

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Faeroe Islands (Denmark)
Greenland (Denmark)
Iceland
Norway