Founding member states are Australia, Cook Islands, the European Union, France on behalf of its overseas territories, Mauritius and the Seychelles. The Convention text on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean was adopted in February 2012. The Commission covers all species except tuna and tuna like species, salmon, and pollock in the North Pacific Area. Species of particular interest include Pacific saury, Neon flying squid, and splendid alfonsin.