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Encyclopedia > Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals

The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals is part of the Antarctic Treaty System.


note - abbreviated as Antarctic Seals


opened for signature - June 1, 1972


entered into force - March 11, 1978


objective - 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 Antarctica


parties - (16) Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Poland, Russia, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States


countries that have signed, but not yet ratified - New Zealand


Source: CIA World Factbook, 2003 edition


External links

  • Full text of document (http://www.oceanlaw.net/texts/seals.htm)

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CONVENTION FOR THE CONSERVATION OF ANTARCTIC SEALS (2368 words)
Summary of the "Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals" is available from the UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment.
Article 10 SIGNATURE This Convention shall be open for signature at London from 1 June to 31 December 1972 by States participating in the Conference on the Conservation of Antarctic Seals held at London from 3 to 11 February 1972.
Sealing Zones Each of the sealing zones listed in this paragraph shall be closed in numerical sequence to all sealing operations for the seal species listed in paragraph 1 of this Annex for the period 1 September to the last day of February inclusive.
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