Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Nov 14, 2009 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-160003) Place of adoption Auckland Depository New Zealand Language English Entry into force Aug 24, 2012 Subject Sea, Wild species & ecosystems, Fisheries, Livestock Keyword Ecosystem preservation Fishery management and conservation Fishing vessel Institution Sustainable use Geographical area South 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.sprfmo.int Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Withdrawal Australia Aug 24, 2012 Mar 23, 2012 [1] Dec 16, 2010 - Belize Aug 24, 2012 May 10, 2011 [2] - May 1, 2016 Chile Aug 24, 2012 Jul 25, 2012 [1] Feb 23, 2010 - China Jul 6, 2013 Jun 6, 2013 [3] Aug 19, 2010 - Colombia - - Mar 16, 2010 - Cook Islands (New Zealand) Aug 24, 2012 Feb 9, 2011 [1] Feb 3, 2010 - Cuba Aug 24, 2012 Mar 9, 2011 [1] Jan 27, 2011 - Ecuador Jun 10, 2015 May 11, 2015 [2] - - European Union Aug 24, 2012 Oct 18, 2011 [3] Jul 26, 2011 - Faeroe Islands (Denmark) Aug 24, 2012 Jul 21, 2010 [3] Jul 21, 2010 - Korea, Republic of Aug 24, 2012 Apr 17, 2012 [1] Jan 17, 2011 - New Zealand Aug 24, 2012 Jun 1, 2011 [1] Feb 1, 2010 - Peru Jan 21, 2016 Dec 22, 2015 [1] Apr 20, 2010 - Russian Federation Aug 24, 2012 Jun 1, 2011 [3] Jan 25, 2011 - United States of America - - Jan 31, 2011 - Vanuatu Dec 4, 2013 Nov 4, 2013 [2] - - * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in