Basic Texts

Handbook of Basic Texts, 2013 (Convention, Headquarters Agreement, Rules of Procedure, Financial Rules)

Fishing for Salmon in International Waters

Resolution on Fishing for Salmon on the High Seas, CNL(92)54
Protocol Open for Signature by States Not Parties to the Convention for the Conservation of Salmon in the North Atlantic Ocean, CNL(92)53
Adoption of a Protocol for States Not Party to the Convention for the Conservation of Salmon in the North Atlantic Ocean, CNL(92)52
Resolution on Fishing for Salmon in International Waters, CNL(90)49

Precautionary Approach

Strategic Approach for NASCO’s ‘Next Steps’, CNL(05)49
Action Plan for Application of the Precautionary Approach, CNL(99)48
Agreement on Adoption of a Precautionary Approach, CNL(98)46

Management of Salmon Fisheries

Regulatory Measures – West Greenland fishery
Regulatory Measures / Decisions – Faroese fishery
Guidelines on Catch and Release, 2018 (English)
Guidelines on Catch and Release (French)
NASCO Guidelines for the Management of Salmon Fisheries, CNL(09)43 (English)
NASCO Guidelines for the Management of Salmon Fisheries, CNL(09)43 (French)
Decision Structure For Management of North Atlantic Salmon Fisheries, 2002
Resolution by the Parties to the Convention for the Conservation of Salmon in the North Atlantic Ocean Concerning Scientific Research Fishing, CNL(96)60
Minimum Standard for Catch Statistics, CNL(93)51

Habitat Protection and Restoration

NASCO Guidelines for the Protection, Restoration and Improvement of Atlantic Salmon Habitat, CNL(26)56 (English)
NASCO Guidelines for the Protection, Restoration and Enhancement of Atlantic Salmon Habitat, CNL(10)51 (English)
NASCO Guidelines for the Protection, Restoration and Enhancement of Atlantic Salmon Habitat, CNL(10)51 (French)
NASCO Plan of Action for the Application of the Precautionary Approach to the Protection and Restoration of Atlantic Salmon Habitat, CNL(01)51

Aquaculture, Introductions and Transfers and Transgenics

Gyrodactylus salaris Action Plan, NEA(26)16
Best Practice Guidance for the Development of Gyrodactylus salaris Contingency Plans, NEA(26)15
Revised ‘Road Map’ to Enhance Information Exchange and Co-operation 0n Monitoring, Research and Measures to Prevent the Spread of G. Salaris and Eradicate it if Introduced, NEA(23)14
Explanations of Terms Used in the Guidance on Best Management Practices to Address Impacts of Sea Lice and Escaped Farmed Salmon on Wild Salmon Stocks, SLG(10)9
Guidance on Best Management Practices to address impacts of sea lice and escaped farmed salmon on wild salmon stocks, SLG(09)5 (Adopted in June 2009 and Revised in June 2010)
Resolution by the Parties to the Convention for the Conservation of Salmon in the North Atlantic Ocean to Minimise Impacts from Aquaculture, Introductions and Transfers, and Transgenics on the Wild Salmon Stocks – The Williamsburg Resolution, CNL(06)48 (Adopted at the Twentieth Annual Meeting of NASCO in June 2003 and amended at the Twenty-First Annual Meeting of NASCO in June 2004 and at the Twenty-Third Annual Meeting of NASCO in June 2006)
Memorandum of Understanding between Canada and USA, NAC(05)7
NAC Protocols for the Introduction and Transfer of Salmonids, NAC(92)24

Socio-Economics

Guidelines for Incorporating Social and Economic Factors in Decisions under the Precautionary Approach, CNL(04)57

Stock Rebuilding Programmes

Guidelines on the Use of Stock Rebuilding Programmes in the Context of the Precautionary Management of Salmon Stocks, CNL(25)50
Guidelines for Gene Banking for Wild Atlantic Salmon, CNL(25)51
Guidelines for Stocking Atlantic Salmon, CNL(24)61

Other Documents

Terms and Conditions for Observers at NASCO Meetings, CNL(24)59
The Future of NASCO – a Ten-Year Strategy, CNL(24)71rev
Memorandum of Understanding Between NASCO and the OSPAR Commission, 2013
FIRMS Partnership Agreement, 2013
Memorandum of Understanding Between NASCO and ICES, 2007
Guiding Principles for Cooperation between NASCO and its Contracting Parties and the North Atlantic Salmon Farming Industry, 2001
North Atlantic Salmon Farming Industry and NASCO Liaison Group Constitution, 2000