Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission established by the 1949 Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica

Title (Spanish)

Convención para el fortalecimiento de la Comisión Interamericana de Atún Tropical establecida por la Convención de 1949 entre los Estados Unidos de América y la República de Costa Rica

Place of adoption

Washington D.C.

Depository

United States of America

Language

English, French, Spanish

Entry into force

Oct 10, 2008

Subject

Sea, Fisheries

Keyword

Ecosystem preservation Endangered species Education Sustainable use Technology transfer Marine resources management Precautionary principle Data collection/reporting Fishery management and conservation Research Protection of species Access-to-information Monitoring Total allowable catch Registration Enforcement/compliance Dispute settlement NGO EIA Institution Marine fisheries Offences/penalties

Abstract

Objectives: To ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of the fish stocks covered by the Convention. Summary of provisions: Part I defines the area to which the Convention applies. Parties agree to apply the precautionary principle in the conservation and use of fish stocks covered by the Convention and ensure that measures established for the high seas and those adopted for areas under national jurisdiction are compatible. Part III deals with the strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, giving priority to tunas and tuna-like species (art. VII). Amongst other functions, the Commission is to promote the application of, inter alia, any relevant provision of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries adopted by the Food and Agricultural Organisation. Part IV concerns the rights and obligations of the Members of the Commission, Part VI deals with co-operation with other organisations and assistance to developing countries, and Part VIII concerns non-members, which are to be encouraged by the Commission and its Members to become members. Institutional mechanisms: The Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission is maintained. A Committee for the Review of Implementation of Measures Adopted by the Commission is established (art. X), as well as a Scientific Advisory Committee (art. XI). Their functions are set out in Annexes 3 and 4 of the Convention.

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Website

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* [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature

References - Treaties

Cites

Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks

Treaty | Multilateral | New York | Aug 4, 1995

Keyword: Bycatch, Biodiversity, Artisanal fishing, Policy/planning

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001237)

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay | Dec 10, 1982

Keyword: Alien species, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Management/conservation, Deep sea bed, Islands, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Risk assessment/management, Fishing licence fee, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Future generations, Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Size, Contract/agreement, Access right, Education, Data collection/reporting, Research, EIA, International organization, Long-range air pollution, Marine mammals, Mining, Business/industry/corporations, High seas, Sovereignty, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Migratory species, Vessel ownership, Court/tribunal, Marine resources management, Jurisdictional competence, Fishing licence, Harbour, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Fishing gear/fishing method, Navigation, Registration, Continental shelf, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Exploration, Seasons, International relations/cooperation, Technology transfer, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sustainable use

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)