Convention for the Conservation of Salmon in the North Atlantic Ocean Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Mar 2, 1982 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-000732) Title abbreviation NASCO Title (French) Convention relative à la conservation du saumon dans l'Atlantique Nord Title (Other) Konvention über die Lachserhaltung im Nordatlantik Place of adoption Reykjavik Depository European Union Language English, French Entry into force Oct 1, 1983 Subject Fisheries Geographical area North Atlantic Abstract Objectives: To promote the conservation, restoration, enhancement and rational management of salmon stock in the North Atlantic Ocean through international cooperation, as well as the acquisition, analysis and dissemination of appropriate scientific information. Summary of provisions: (a) The Convention to apply to specific salmon stocks, the views of any party with regard to its jurisdiction over fisheries or the law of the sea not to be affected (art. I); (b) The fishing of salmon to be prohibited in certain areas, with some exceptions (art.2). The North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization to be established with legal personality, its components and objectives defined in article 3; (c) Regulatory measures proposed to be notified by the Secretary, they shall be binding unless an objection is lodged or they are denounced. Emergency regulatory measures shall also be proposed and may be objected to (art. 13) (d) All parties to ensure that the provisions of the Convention as well as the regulatory measures binding on them are made effective, including the imposition of adequate penalties for violations, and to produce an annual statement of action taken in that regard (art. 14); (e) All parties to provide information on statistical, scientific, legal and regulatory measures and programmes relating to the conservation, restoration and enhancement of salmon stocks (art. 15). Annual reports regarding the adoption or repeal of related laws, regulation and programmes, as well as any new commitments regarding new measures, or information regarding new factors relevant to the abundance of salmon stocks, to be prepared. (Source: UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 2005) Full text English Website www.consilium.europa.eu Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Withdrawal Canada Oct 1, 1983 Sep 30, 1983 [1] Mar 18, 1982 - European Union Jan 1, 1995 Jan 1, 1995 [4] - - Faeroe Islands (Denmark) Oct 1, 1983 Jan 31, 1983 [1] Aug 13, 1982 - Finland May 18, 1984 May 18, 1984 [3] Mar 18, 1982 Dec 31, 1995 Greenland (Denmark) Apr 17, 1985 Feb 25, 1985 [2] - - Iceland Oct 1, 1983 Jun 21, 1982 [1] Mar 2, 1982 Dec 31, 2009 Norway Oct 1, 1983 May 20, 1983 [1] Mar 2, 1982 - Russian Federation Sep 11, 1986 Jan 20, 1992 [4] - - Sweden May 17, 1984 May 17, 1984 [3] Aug 30, 1982 Jan 1, 1995 United States of America Oct 1, 1983 Nov 16, 1982 [1] Mar 2, 1982 - * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in Other references Literature 2 records related to this treaty. View literature