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General framework for the establishment of CCAMLR Marine Protected Areas (Conservation Measure 91-04 of 2011).

Pays/Territoire
Type du document
Règlement
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Pêche, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes
Mot clé
Pêche maritime Gestion et conservation des pêches Poissons marins Organisation internationale Zone de pêche protégée Préservation de l'écosystème Aire protégée Aire marine Zones marines protégées Politique/planification Protection de l'habitat
Résumé

This Measure of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), adopted in accordance with Article IX of the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, concerns the criteria and procedure for the establishment of Antarctic Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) with the aim of conserving marine biodiversity in the Convention Area. MPAs shall be established by the Commission on advice of the Scientific Committee on the basis of the best available scientific evidence, and shall contribute, taking full consideration of Article II of the CCAMLR Convention where conservation includes rational use, to the achievement of the following objectives: (i) the protection of representative examples of marine ecosystems, biodiversity and habitats at an appropriate scale to maintain their viability and integrity in the long term; (ii) the protection of key ecosystem processes, habitats and species, including populations and life-history stages; (iii) the establishment of scientific reference areas for monitoring natural variability and long-term change or for monitoring the effects of harvesting and other human activities on Antarctic marine living resources and on the ecosystems of which they form part; (iv) the protection of areas vulnerable to impact by human activities, including unique, rare or highly biodiverse habitats and features; (v) the protection of features critical to the function of local ecosystems; (vi) the protection of areas to maintain resilience or the ability to adapt to the effects of climate change. Accordingly conservation measures, a Management Plans and a research and monitoring plan for an MPA shall be adopted. Conservation measures shall apply to fishing vessels (defined) of Contracting Parties.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
www.ccamlr.org