Ross Sea region marine protected area (Conservation Measure 91-05 of 2016). Pays/Territoire Type du document Règlement Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Pêche, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Pêche maritime Gestion et conservation des pêches Poissons marins Organisation internationale Autorisation de pêche Crustacés Zone de pêche protégée Zones marines protégées Animaux aquatiques Autorisation/permis Préservation de l'écosystème Aire marine Aire protégée Protection de l’environnement Protection de l'habitat Protection des espèces Résumé This Measure of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), adopted in accordance with Articles IX.1(f) and 2(g) of the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, which provide that conservation measures, formulated on the basis of the best scientific evidence available, designates as the Ross Sea region marine protected area (the MPA) pursuant to Conservation Measure 91-04. The MPA is designated to contribute to specific objectives, in line with Article II of the CAMLR Convention including protection of habitats and biodiversity. With certain exceptions, fishing activities are prohibited within the MPA (i.e. fishing for Dissostichus spp. and krill and for scientific purposes with restrictions). The management measures and administrative arrangements for achieving the specific objectives of the MPA are specified in the MPA Management Plan (Annex 91-05/B). Members participating in the CCAMLR System of Inspection are encouraged to carry out surveillance and inspection activities within the MPA to verify compliance with this conservation measure and other applicable conservation measures. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.ccamlr.org