### Question
What does Convention mean?


### Answer
**Convention** has the following meaning in *16 U.S.C. § 971*:

> the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, signed at Rio de Janeiro May 14, 1966, including any amendments or protocols which are or become effective for the United States

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 971*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16A-ATLANTIC TUNAS CONVENTION**

