Terms of reference of ad hoc WG-IMAF

The Scientific Committee established the ad hoc WG-IMALF in 1993.  In 2001 it decided that its scope should be expanded to cover fishing other than by longlines.  The group was renamed ad hoc WG-IMAF.  The original terms of reference (SC-CAMLR-XII, paragraph 10.19) have been edited to reflect the change in scope. They are as follows:

(i) review and analyse the data submitted in accordance with CCAMLR requirements on incidental mortality associated with fishing;

(ii) review the efficacy of mitigating measures currently in use in the Convention Area, and consider improvements to them, taking into account experience both inside and outside the Convention Area;

(iii) review data on the level and significance of incidental mortality associated with fishing to marine animals found within the Convention Area;

(iv) prepare a summary of the above for the consideration of the Scientific Committee;

(v) provide the Scientific Committee with advice for improvements to:

(a) the reporting requirements currently in use in the Convention Area; and

(b) the measures in use to avoid incidental mortality associated with fisheries within the Convention Area.