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. Texto completo Inglés Español Página web treaties.fco.gov.uk País/Territorio/Participante Vista ampliada Mostrar el mapa Países Entrada en vigor Ratification * Fecha de firma simple Alemania Oct 30, 1987 Sep 30, 1987 [2] - Argentina Mar 11, 1978 Mar 7, 1978 [1] Jun 9, 1972 Australia Jul 31, 1987 Jul 1, 1987 [1] Oct 5, 1972 Brasil Mar 13, 1991 Feb 11, 1991 [2] - Bélgica Mar 11, 1978 Feb 9, 1978 [1] Jun 9, 1972 Canadá Nov 3, 1990 Oct 4, 1990 [2] - Chile Mar 9, 1980 Feb 7, 1980 [1] Dic 29, 1972 Estados Unidos de América Mar 11, 1978 Ene 19, 1977 [1] Jun 28, 1972 Federación de Russia Mar 11, 1978 Feb 8, 1978 [1] Jun 9, 1972 Francia Mar 11, 1978 Feb 19, 1975 [3] Dic 19, 1972 Italia Apr 2, 1992 Apr 2, 1992 [2] - Japón Sep 27, 1980 Ago 28, 1980 [1] Dic 28, 1972 Noruega Mar 11, 1978 Dic 10, 1973 [1] Jun 9, 1972 Nueva Zelandia - - Jun 9, 1972 Pakistán Apr 24, 2013 Mar 25, 2013 [2] - Polonia Sep 14, 1980 Ago 15, 1980 [2] - Reino Unido Mar 11, 1978 Sep 10, 1974 [1] Jun 9, 1972 Sudáfrica Mar 11, 1978 Ago 15, 1972 [1] Jun 9, 1972 * [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 reset zoom out zoom in Otras referencias Doctrina 8 documentos relacionada con este tratado Ver la literatura