Agreement on the cooperation in research, conservation and management of marine mammals in the North Atlantic.

The Parties to this Agreement establish an international organization to be known as the North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission (NAMCO). The objective of the Commission shall be to contribute through regional consultation and cooperation to the conservation, rational management and study of marine mammals in the North Atlantic. The Commission shall consist of a Council, Management Committees, a Scientific Committee and a Secretariat. Functions of the Council are outlined in Article 4, whereas functions of Management Committees are outlined in Article 5. These Committees shall purpose measures for the conservation of marine mammals. (10 Articles)