f . Agreement on Certain Fishery Problems on the High Seas in 

 the Western Areas of the Middle Atlantic Ocean with Re- 

 lated Letter, June 21, 1973* 



Signed at Co'penhagen June 21^ 1973; Entered into force July i, 1973^ 



with related letter. 



The Government of the United States of America and the Govern- 

 ment of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, 



Considering it desirable that the fisheries in the Western areas of 

 the high seas in the Middle Atlantic Ocean be conducted on a rational 

 basis with due attention to their mutual interests, proceeding from 

 generally recognized principles of international law. 



Considering it necessary to conduct the fisheries in the said areas 

 with due consideration of the state of fish stocks, based on the results 

 of scientific investigations, for the purpose of ensuring the mainte- 

 nance of maximum sustainable yields and the maintenance of the said 

 fisheries, 



Taking into account the need for expanding and coordinating sci- 

 entific research in the field of fisheries and the exchange of scientific 

 data. 



Have agreed on the following : 



1. a. The Government of the United States of America and 

 the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics con- 

 sider it desirable to expand research pertaining to the species of 

 fish of interest to both parties, on a national basis as well as in 

 the form of coordinated research according to agreed programs. 

 The competent authorities of both Governments shall ensure the 

 following, at least on an annual basis : 



(i) An exchange of scientific and statistical data, published 

 works, and the results of fishery research ; and 

 (ii) Meetings of scientists. 



b. The competent authorities of the two Governments shall also 

 ensure the mutual exchange of regular visits of scientists to fish- 

 eries research vessels for varying periods of time in order to 

 enhance scientific collaboration. Each exchange shall generally 

 include two visiting scientists. Such collaboration may continue 

 through the analyses of data, samples, and other results of the 

 research. 



c. Each Government will take the necessary steps to ensure that 

 its competent authorities conduct the corresponding fishery re- 

 search and develop the most rational fishing technology, in ac- 

 cordance with a coordinated program which has been developed 



*Citation: 24 UST 1603 ; TIAS 7664. 



Termination Date: December 31, 1974 ; extended by notes of December 31, 1974. See 

 p. 963. 



(957) 



