Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South East Atlantic Ocean (SEAFO)

Title (French)

Convention sur la conservation et la gestion des ressources halieutiques de l'Atlantique Sud-Est (SEAFO)

Title (Spanish)

Convenio sobre la conservación y gestión de los recursos de la pesca en el Océano Atlántico suroriental (SEAFO)

Place of adoption

Windhoek

Depository

FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN

Language

English, Portuguese

Entry into force

Apr 13, 2003

Subject

Fisheries, Sea

Keyword

Environmental planning Marine mammals Ecosystem preservation Marine area Turtles Biosphere reserves Collecting/harvesting Management/conservation International agreement-text Fishing authorization Maritime zone Biodiversity Marine fishes Aquatic animals Stock enhancement/repopulation International organization Zoning Access right

Geographical area

Southern Africa, Arctic, Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, South Atlantic, Mediterranean, Central Africa, European Union Countries, South America

Abstract

Objectives: To ensure the long term conservation and sustainable use of the fishery resources in the South East Atlantic Ocean. Summary of provisions: When implementing the Convention, Parties undertake to, inter alia, adopt measures based on the best scientific evidence available, apply the precautionary principle, take due account of the impact of fishing operations on ecologically related species, and protect biodiversity in the marine environment (art. 3). Article 6 deals with the functions of the established Commission, which include adopting conservation and management measures and determining total allowable catches and/or total levels of fishing effort. Parties further agree to, inter alia, implement promptly the Convention and any conservation, management and other measures which may be agreed by the Commission, take all appropriate steps to ensure their effectiveness, and transmit to the Commission an annual statement on their efforts to implement such measures (art. 13). Other provisions provide for, inter alia, duties of the flag State and port State, and co-operation with the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). Conservation, management and control measures adopted by the Commission are to become binding on the Parties in the manner set out in article 23. Institutional mechanisms: The South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO) is established and maintained (art. 5). It comprises a Commission, a Secretariat (art. 11), a Scientific Committee, and a Compliance Committee.

Link to abstract

TRE001384.rtf

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Website

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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)

Agreement to Promote Compliance with International Conservation and Management Measures by Fishing Vessels on the High Seas

Treaty | Multilateral | Rome | Nov 29, 1993

Keyword: Registration, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Marking/identification, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, International relations/cooperation, High seas, Fishing vessel, Standards, Data collection/reporting, Management/conservation

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001183)