Protocol amending the Convention between the United States of America and Canada for the Preservation of the Halibut Fishery of the Northern Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea, 1979

A Protocol to provide for the preservation of halibut in the Northern Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea. Article 1 prohibits the fishing of halibut, except as expressly provided in paragraphs 2 and 5 of the same article. Nationals and fishing vessels of, and fishing vessels licenced by the United States of America or Canada may fish for halibut in Convention waters only, in accordance with this Convention and as provided by the International Pacific Halibut Commission's Regulations. Sport fishing for halibut and other species by nationals and vessels of each Party may be conducted in Convention waters subject to licence and permit requirements and conditions. The Parties agree to continue the International Fisheries Commission established for the preservation of halibut in 1923.