Identification and protection of special areas and particularly sensitive sea areas: report of the Technical group on particularly sensitive sea areas (PSSAs)

Abstract

The Technical Group on PSSAs met from 18 to 20 July 2005, under the Chairmanship of Ms. Lindy S. Johnson (United States). Representatives from the following delegations participated in the Technical Group: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Islamic Republic of Iran, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, UNESCO, UN-DOALOS, INTERTANKO, Greenpeace International, IUCN, WWF and WNTI.