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Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in North-East Atlantic Fisheries

Document type
Multilateral
Field of application
Regional/restricted
Date
Nov 18, 1980
Source
IUCN (ID: TRE-000848)
Title (French)

Convention sur la future coopération multilatérale dans les pêches de l'Atlantique du Nord-est

Title (Other)

Übereinkommen über die künftige multilaterale Zusammenarbeit auf dem Gebiet der Fischerei im Nordostatlantik

Place of adoption
London
Depository
United Kingdom
Language
French, English
Entry into force
Mar 17, 1982
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
International organization Research Total allowable catch Stock enhancement/repopulation Prohibited fishing area Seasons Data collection/reporting Fishery management and conservation Monitoring Fishing gear/fishing method Size Marine fisheries Sustainable use Marine fishes Fishing area
Geographical area
North Atlantic
Abstract

Objectives: To promote the conservation and optimum utilization of the fishery resources of the North-East Atlantic area within a framework appropriate to the regime of extended coastal State jurisdiction over fisheries, and accordingly to encourage international cooperation and consultation with respect to these resources. Summary of provisions: (a) The Convention to apply to all fishery resources within the Convention area defined in article 1, with exception of sea mammals and sedentary species. (b) The parties to establish and maintain a North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission, the Commission may set up such committees and other subsidiary bodies as it considers desirable for the exercise of its duties and funding (art. 3); (c) The Commission shall perform its functions in the interests of the conservation and optimum utilization of the fisheries resources of the Convention area, and shall take into account the best scientific evidence available to it. It shall also provide a forum for consultation and the exchange of information on the state of fisheries resources in the convention areas and on management policies (art. 4); (d) The Commission shall make recommendations concerning fisheries conducted beyond the areas under the fisheries jurisdiction of the contracting parties (art. 5). it may make recommendations and give advice concerning fisheries conducted within an area under the fisheries jurisdiction of a contracting party if the contracting party in question so requests (art. 6); (e) The Commission may be a qualified majority make recommendations concerning measures to control relating fisheries (art. 8). (Source: UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 2005)

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Portugal -
Russian Federation -
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