Type
Regional Treaty, Agreement or Convention (other)
Themes
environment and biodiversity
Year in force
1978Regional relevance
Southern Ocean (Antarctic Ocean)
Summary
The 1972 CCAS is part of the Antarctic Treaty System, aiming to protect Antarctic Seals and only allowing their capture or killing in specific circumstances.
Secretariat
Antarctic Treaty Secretariat
Address: Maipú 757 Piso 4, C1006ACI - Buenos Aires
Phone: + 54 11 4320 4250
Email: ats@ats.aq
Website: https://www.ats.aq/
Subsidiary to
The Antarctic Treaty
Year in force : 1961
Website: https://www.ecolex.org/details/treaty/the-antarctic-treaty-tre-000457