Protocol II to the Convention for the Prohibition of Fishing with Long Driftnets in the South Pacific Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Oct 20, 1990 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-001133) Title (French) Protocole II à la Convention pour l'interdiction de la pêche au filet maillant dérivant de grande dimension dans le Pacifique Sud Title (Other) Protokoll II über das Abkommen über das Verbot der Fischerei mit Treibnetzen im Südpazifik Place of adoption Nouméa Depository New Zealand Language English, French Entry into force Oct 5, 1993 Subject Fisheries Keyword Bycatch Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Mesh Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Basin South Pacific Abstract Objectives: To implement the Convention for the Prohibition of Fishing with Long Driftnets in the South Pacific (1989). Summary of provisions: Parties to the Protocol undertake not to assist or encourage the use of driftnets within the Convention area, and to take measures to restrict driftnet fishing activities (art. 3). They may adopt other and/or stricter measures than those provided in the Protocol if they so wish. The South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency is to be conveyed expeditious information on the measures adopted by Parties to implement this Protocol (art. 4). Full text English Website www.treaties.mfat.govt.nz Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Canada Aug 28, 1998 Aug 28, 1998 [1] Sep 24, 1991 Chile Oct 5, 1993 Oct 5, 1993 [1] Nov 1, 1991 * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in References - Treaties Enabled by Convention for the Prohibition of Fishing with Long Driftnets in the South Pacific Treaty | Multilateral | Wellington | Nov 24, 1989 Keyword: Bycatch, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Mesh, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001043)