| Authority Name | IWC 1946 |
|---|---|
| Authority Name (Expanded) | International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling 1946 |
| Authority URL | http://www.iwcoffice.org/Convention.htm View the schedule at http://www.iwcoffice.org/Schedule.htm |
| Date Signed | 2-Dec-1946 |
| Date Ratified | |
| Current | Yes |
| Category | Convention Measures |
| Purpose/Comments | These measures, among other things, provide for the complete protection of certain species; designate specified areas as whale sanctuaries (including Southern Ocean Sanctuary); set limits on the numbers and size of whales which may be taken; prescribe open and closed seasons and areas for whaling; and prohibit the capture of suckling calves and female whales accompanied by calves. |
There are no species on the 'IWC 1946' list.
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