UN Oceans
- umbrella organization
*In UN, no treaty, law, etc can be passed until at least 30 countries ratify it
UN Treaty against whaling exists
We will propose a new treaty as opposed to creating a supplementary treaty under the Law of the Sea, as a supplementary treaty already exists, and ours would be more specific in terms of recommendations
- We shall call for a convention in which our treaty may be debated
- Our suggestions will not threaten sovereignty of individual nations
- Perhaps 'expand' aspects of Magnuson-Stevens Act on a global scale
Magnuson-Stevens Act
- Americans allowed 'first right' to fishing within American waters
- Foreign fishing vessels must allow Americans to oversee their actions
- Secretary of State to publish a list of countries employing illegal fishing methods (ex. use of environmentally harmful fishing nets- 2.5 km drift nets)
- Secretary of State to issue a report of all marine resources within US territory to be published every two years
- US does not trade with nations violating international fishing regulations
- Secretary of State will continue to identify countries that violate international regulations
- Any entity allowed to fish in US waters must promote fishing safety, fishery conservation and management as well as comply with a list of regulations outlined by the relevant council and the Secretary of State
- Opinions of fishermen to be taken into account
- All fishing vessels within US waters must be registered
Attendance List
Alex T. Vai
Vrajesh Modi
Adam Bockelie
Brian Ross
Alex M. Jordan
Alex S. Piotrowski
Todd Mooring
Tracey Hayse
Sean Wahl
Eva Cheung
Somani Patnaik