| Authority Name | CCAS 1972 |
|---|---|
| Authority Name (Expanded) | Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals |
| Authority URL | http://www.aad.gov.au/information/treaty/sealstxt.asp |
| Date Signed | 1-Jun-1972 |
| Date Ratified | 11-Mar-1978 |
| Current | Yes |
| Category | Convention Measures |
| Purpose/Comments | The Convention applies to the seas south of 60deg. South Latitude, in respect of which the Contracting Parties affirm the provisions of Article IV of the Antarctic Treaty. Allows for species protection, area protection and open/closed seasons. |
List of 7 species sorted by family. (View same list sorted by Kingdom)
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| Family | Scientific Name | Authority | Common Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otariidae | Arctocephalus gazella | (Peters,1875) | Antarctic Fur Seal | Not set |
| Otariidae | Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus | (Schreber,1775) | Australian Fur Seal | Not set |
| Phocidae | Hydrurga leptonyx | (Blainville,1820) | Leopard Seal | Specially Protected |
| Phocidae | Leptonychotes weddellii | (Lesson,1826) | Weddell Seal | Specially Protected |
| Phocidae | Lobodon carcinophaga | (Hombron and Jacquinot,1842) | Crabeater Seal | Specially Protected |
| Phocidae | Mirounga leonina | (Linnaeus,1758) | Southern Elephant Seal | Specially Protected |
| Phocidae | Ommatophoca rossii | Gray,1844 | Ross Seal | Specially Protected |