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:snowflake:ATS :snowflake: (CCAS (Rules (Special permits can be issued for…
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CCAS
Info
:alarm_clock:Est. 1972
UK government is the depository (we are in charge)
Applies below 60° latitude
6 Protected Species
Can't be captured at all
Ross Seal
Southern Fur Seals
Southern elephant seal
Leopard seal
12,000 per year
Weddell seal
5000 per year but forbidden to capture any Weddel Seal under a year old in summer
Crabeater seal
175,000 can be captured in one year
Importance
Seals are important to keep the ecosystem in balance and maintain the food web
Fur Seals are a top predator
Earless Seal is a keystone species
Rules
No seals can be caught between 1 March and 31 August
Special permits can be issued for:
Starving people or dogs
Science
Specimens for education or museums
Information about steps taken to comply and data gathered must be reported to SCAR and other ratified nations
Agreements must have a two thirds majority
Anyone can withdraw after June 30th
All countries are responsible for ensuring that their ships conform to the standards set by SCAR
Success?
All are categorised as 'Least Concern'
