Convention for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean

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Treaty Code:

M2000/33

Treaty Type:

Multilateral

Common Name:

WCPFC

Responsible Department:

Fisheries

Administering Department:

Treaty Status:

In Force

Treaty Summary:

The objective of this Convention is to ensure, through effective management, the long-term conservation and sustainable use of highly migratory fish stocks in the western and central Pacific Ocean in accordance with the 1982 Convention and the Agreement.

NZ Adherence Status:

In Force

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Signature Date:

05/09/2000

Adherence Date:

19/12/2003

Expired:

No

Date Concluded:

05/09/2000

Place Concluded:

Honolulu

Entry Into Force Date:

19/06/2004

NZ Entry Into Force Date:

19/06/2004

Termination Date:

Withdrawal Date:

Withdrawal Notification Date:

NZ Objections:

No

NZ Reservations:

No

NZ Declarations:

No

NZ Territorial Applications:

Tokelau

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Australia

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Philippines

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Tuvalu

United States of America

Vanuatu

Samoa

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