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Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals

Tipo de documento
Multilateral
Campo de aplicación
Regional/restringido
Fecha
Jun 1, 1972
Fuente
IUCN (ID: TRE-000042)
Título (Francés)

Convention pour la protection des phoques de l'Antarctique

Título (Otro)

Übereinkommen zur Erhaltung der Antarktischen Robben

Lugar de adopción
London
Depositario
Reino Unido
Idioma
Inglés, Francés, Ruso, Español
Entrada en vigor
Mar 11, 1978
Materia
Especies silvestres y ecosistemas, Mar
Palabra clave
Armas de caza/métodos de caza Caza/captura Manejo de recursos marinos Mamíferos marinos Monitoreo Volumen admisible de captura Especies animales protegidas Biodiversidad Zona protegida Recopilación de datos/informes Autorización/permiso de caza Temporadas
Área geográphica
Antártida
Resumen

Objectives: To promote and achieve the protection, scientific study and rational use of Antarctic seals, and to maintain a satisfactory balance within the ecological system of the Antarctic. Summary of provisions: (a) Applies to seas south of latitude 60° south, to five species of seals and to all southern fur seals (art. 1); (b) Annex contains specific measures adopted by the parties. Parties may also take measures relating to permissible catch, protected and unprotected species, open and closed areas and seasons, designated areas where seals are not to be disturbed, types of gear, etc. (art. 3); (c) Parties to exchange information among themselves and through the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research of ICSU. (Source: UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 2005)

Comentario

This Convention relates to all species of seal in the sea south of 60° South. The Convention contains a prohibition on the killing or taking of seals otherwise than in accordance with the Convention, which confers absolute protection on some species. The Convention, in respect of those species which may be taken for the purposes of conservation, scientific study and rational and humane use of seal resources, imposes limits on the permissible catch, provides for close seasons, prescribes killing zones, seeks to promote research into appropriate methods of taking, provides for the setting of size limits for seals which may be taken, provides for the imposition of limits to the sealing effort which may be deployed, etc. The Convention also provides for States Parties to maintain catch data and other statistical and biological records and for the review and assessment of scientific information. Provision is also made for an inspection regime to ensure compliance. The Parties must exchange scientific information with one another and with the Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research. Information must also be given on national legislation passed in pursuance of the Convention. SCAR is required to assess the information it receives and to make recommendation for further scientific work. Notwithstanding the protection accorded by the Convention, provision is made for the taking of limited numbers of seals under a special permit system in order to provide 'indispensable food' for men or dogs, for scientific research or other educational or similar purposes. In the event of renewal of commercial sealing, provisions govern the control of such operations and the securing of proper scientific advice.

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treaties.fco.gov.uk

País/Territorio/Participante

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Países Entrada en vigor Ratification * Fecha de firma simple
Alemania -
Argentina
Australia
Brasil -
Bélgica
Canadá -
Chile
Estados Unidos de América
Federación de Russia
Francia
Italia -
Japón
Noruega
Nueva Zelandia - -
Pakistán -
Polonia -
Reino Unido
Sudáfrica

* [1] Fecha de ratificación [2] Fecha de ascención aprobación [3] Fecha de aceptación [4] Fecha de sucesión [5] Consentimiento en obligarse [6] Fecha de firma definitiva

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