Hvis visse arter eller fiskepladser er alvorligt truet, og en udsættelse ville medføre skade, som vanskeligt ville kunne genoprettes, kan en kyststat træffe ikke-diskriminerende bevarelsesforanstaltninger for de farvande, der hører under dens jurisdiktion.
Where the conservation of certain species or fishing grounds is seriously threatened, and where any delay would result in damage which would be difficult to repair, the coastal State may take appropriate non-discriminatory conservation measures in respect of the waters under its jurisdiction.