Pacific Salmon Fisheries - Agreement Between the United States of America and Canada of 1989

Place of adoption

Washington

Language

English

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Diadromous fish Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Migratory species International agreement-text Total allowable catch

Geographical area

East Pacific, North America

Abstract

This Agreement amends the Treaty concluded between the Parties of January 28, 1985, as amended. Annex IV to the Treaty is amended on the basis of recommendations made by the Pacific Salmon Commission in accordance with article XIII, paragraph 3 of the Treaty. The Annex specifies in Chapters 1 to 6 management and conservation measures for specific areas including transboundary rivers or in respect of salmon species. Total allowable catches of the Parties are fixed on the basis of estimations of joint technical committees or a percentage of total allowable catch earlier fixed or are indicated in the amended Annex.

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References - Treaties

Amends

Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Canada concerning Pacific Salmon

Treaty | Bilateral | Ottawa | Jan 28, 1985

Keyword: Policy/planning, Diadromous fish, Data collection/reporting, International organization, Fishery management and conservation, International agreement-text, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Total allowable catch, Protected fish species, Inland waters, Dispute settlement, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-152394)

Amended by

Pacific Salmon Fisheries - Agreement Between the United States of America and Canada of 1991

Treaty | Bilateral | Washington | Aug 12, 1991

Keyword: Diadromous fish, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Migratory species, International agreement-text, Total allowable catch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-152049)