| Framework Agreement for the Conservation of Living Marine Resources on the High Seas of the South Pacific |
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Link
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Status
of agreement
| Basic information |
| Date of adoption | 14 August 2000 |
| Place of adoption | Santiago, Chile |
| Entry into force |
Not yet in force |
| Authentic text(s) | English, Spanish |
| Summary of provisions |
Objectives
The stated objective of the Agreement is the conservation of living marine resources in the high seas zones of the Southeast Pacific, with special reference to straddling and highly migratory fish populations.
Scope
- Material
The agreement applies to high seas stocks, in particular straddling and highly migratory fish stocks. Particular species are to be identified as being of "high-priority" at the first Meeting of the Parties.
- Geographic
High seas areas of the Southeast Pacific (encompassed by the outer limits of the coastal States’ national jurisdiction zones and a line traced along the complete length of the 120 west meridian of longitude, from the 5 north parallel of latitude to the 60 south parallel of latitude).
Organizational mechanism
The Agreement provides for the establishment of a Commission, a Scientific-Technical Committee and a Secretariat.
| Description of agreement |
Text forthcoming.
| Further information and references |
- Internet sources