Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals | | note | | abbreviated as Antarctic Seals | | opened for signature | | 1 June 1972 | | entered into force | | 11 March 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, UK, US | | countries that have signed, but not yet ratified | | (1) NZ | | official site or link | | http://www.oceanlaw.net/ | Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals |
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