acutorostrata from Appendix I to Appendix II

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• Language: English
• Subjects: Norway; minke whale; North Atlantic; Northeast Atlantic
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Norway proposes to transfer the Northeast Atlantic stock and the North Atlantic Central stock of minke whale B aenoptera acutorostrata1 from Appendix I to Appendix II, since Appendix I species according to Article II, paragraph 1 should only be species threatened with extinction which are or may be affected by trade. This proposal is presented in accordance with Resolution Conf. 9.24 with particular emphasis on the following: · The biological criteria (cf. Annex 1, Res. Conf. 9.24) for Appendix I species are not met for these stocks. · The precautionary measures (cf. Annex 4 paragraph B2b, Res. Conf. 9.24) are fulfilled through national measures and establishment of a trade control system based on DNA analysis techniques. Scientific research shows that the Northeast Atlantic and North Atlantic Central stocks of minke whales are in a healthy state and in no way threatened with extinction. The Northeast Atlantic stock was most recently estimated by the Scientific