Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the North Pacific Ocean Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Feb 24, 2012 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-160059) Place of adoption Tokyo Depository Japan Language English Entry into force Jul 19, 2015 Subject Wild species & ecosystems, Sea, Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Institution Fishing vessel Sustainable use Ecosystem preservation Geographical area North Pacific Basin North Pacific Abstract The objective of this Convention is, through the application of the precautionary approach and an ecosystem approach to fisheries management, to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of fishery resources and, in so doing, to safeguard the marine ecosystems in which these resources occur. Full text English Website www.npfc.int Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Simple signature Canada Jul 19, 2015 Mar 27, 2013 China Jul 19, 2015 Mar 8, 2013 Japan Jul 19, 2015 Jul 30, 2012 Korea, Republic of Jul 19, 2015 Mar 22, 2013 Russian Federation Jul 19, 2015 - United States of America Feb 18, 2017 May 3, 2012 Vanuatu Jun 11, 2017 - reset zoom out zoom in