Framework Agreement for the Conservation of Living Marine Resources on the High Seas of the South Pacific

Title (Spanish)

Acuerdo marco para la conservación de los recursos vivos marinos en la alta mar del Pacífico Sudeste

Place of adoption

Santiago

Depository

UN United Nations

Language

Spanish

Subject

Fisheries, Sea

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Migratory species International agreement-text Maritime zone High seas

Geographical area

South America, South Atlantic, North-East Pacific, Amazonia, Latin America and the Caribbean, East Pacific, South-Eastern Pacific

Abstract

Objectives: To undertake the conservation of living marine resources in the high seas zones of the Southeast Pacific with special reference to straddling and highly migratory fish populations.

Summary of provisions: (a) The Agreement applies exclusively to the high seas of the Southeast Pacific as specified in its provisions. (art. 3) (b) Conservation standards will first be adopted for particular species to be identified by the State Parties as high priority. In determining such priority, consideration is to be given to the need to preserve the ecological equilibrium that exists between fish stocks of those species and populations of associated or dependent fish species. (art. 4) (c) A set of principles for the implementation of the Agreement is set out. (art. 5) (d) Elements of measures for the conservation of regulated species are listed. (art. 6) (e) States Parties are to adopt relevant measures for vessels flying their national flags to comply with the conservation measures under the Agreement. They are to observe relevant international norms regarding the fishing vessels and fishing equipment, to establish rules of registry and communication, carry out and promote relevant studies and development of appropriate technologies. (art. 7) (f) Provisions are provided for States Parties to undertake follow-up, monitoring, control and enforcement measures. Port States are to adopt appropriate regulatory measures. States Parties are to take measure concerning penalties against infringements of the measures adopted. (arts. 8-10) (g) The Organization for the Conservation of Living Marine Resources in the Southeast Pacific is to be established, which is to include the Commission, the Scientific-Technical Committee and the Secretariat. Until the establishment of such institutional mechanisms, the Assembly of the States Parties is to carry out the functions of the Commission, and the General Secretariat of the South Pacific Permanent Commission is to carry out the functions of the Secretariat. (art. 11)

(Source: UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 2005)

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Website

www.cpps-int.org

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References - Treaties

Amended by

Protocolo modificatorio del Acuerdo marco para la conservación de los recursos vivos marinos en la alta mar del Pacífico Sudeste

Treaty | Multilateral | Lima | Nov 27, 2003

Keyword: Migratory species, Maritime zone, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, High seas, International agreement-text

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-146942)