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La Jolla Agreement for the Reduction of Dolphin Mortality in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

Document type
Multilateral
Field of application
Date
Apr 21, 1992
Source
IUCN (ID: TRE-154445)
Language
English
Entry into force
Apr 21, 1992
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fishes International organization Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method International agreement-text Mammals Allocation/quota Research
Geographical area
South America, Central America, Mediterranean, North-East Pacific, Melanesia, North Atlantic, Europe, Amazonia, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Pacific, Arctic, South Pacific, East Pacific, South-Eastern Pacific, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe, European Union Countries, Oceania, North America
Abstract

This Agreement requires participating governments to carry out specified actions in the framework of a multilateral program to reduce dolphin mortality in the eastern Pacific Ocean and defines responsibilities and functions of the Review Panel established in accordance with the Resolution approved at the Special Meeting of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) of 1992. Participating governments shall report on purse-seine vessels of a carrying capacity greater than 400 short tons under its jurisdiction for purposes of the setting of Dolphin Mortality Limits (“DML’s”) for such vessels by the Review Panel. DML's shall be assigned and used in accordance with rules set out in this Agreement. Measures shall be taken with respect to management of individual stocks of dolphins in accordance with Appendix III to this Agreement. The Agreement also concerns the establishment and functions of an Scientific Advisory Board of the IATTC.

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www.paclii.org

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