Link
to text of agreement
Status
of agreement
| Basic information |
| Date of adoption | 10 May 1993 |
| Place of adoption | Canberra, Australia |
| Entry into force | 20 May 1994 |
| Authentic text(s) | English, Japanese |
| Summary of provisions |
Objectives
The objective of the Convention is to ensure, through appropriate management, the conservation and optimum utilisation of southern bluefin tuna. [Article 3]
Scope
- Material
Southern bluefin tuna. [Article 1]
- Geographic
The Convention does not define any specific geographical area, although presumably applies wherever Southern bluefin tuna are distributed and fished by the parties.
Organizational mechanism
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna. In 2001, the members of CCSBT agreed to establish an "Extended Commission" to enable the participation of non-State fishing entities (see CCSBT Resolution 2001-4).
| Description of agreement |
Text forthcoming.
| Further information and references |
- Internet sources
- Additional treaty references
1994 ATS 16