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) Full text English Website www.lovdata.no Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Simple signature Faeroe Islands (Denmark) Jul 8, 1992 Apr 9, 1992 Greenland (Denmark) Jul 8, 1992 Apr 9, 1992 Iceland Jul 8, 1992 Apr 9, 1992 Norway Jul 8, 1992 Apr 9, 1992 reset zoom out zoom in