CCAMLR-42

The delegation of Norway proposes the establishment by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) of the Weddell Sea Marine Protected Area Phase 2. In recognition of the exceptional ecological value and scientific importance of the region, we propose to establish this MPA to conserve Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Gary Griffith (Norway)

Approved By:
Dr Bjørn Krafft (Norway)

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To date, the CCAMLR Regulatory Framework does not have a clear and transparent classification of fisheries, which has led to disagreements in understanding the different types of fisheries.

To support and enhance the activities of the e-group "Regulatory Framework and clarification on fisheries nomenclature" established by the Commission (CCAMLR-38 Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)

Approved By:
Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)

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This document presents the audited financial statements for 2021 and 2022

This paper reviews Secretariat activities over 2022/23, providing an update on staffing and delivery of the 2023 - 2026 Strategic Plan.

In accordance with Conservation Measure (CM) 10-10, paragraph 2(i), and the procedure detailed in COMM CIRC 23/58, the Secretariat has prepared the Summary CCAMLR Compliance Report (Summary Report) based on the Draft CCAMLR Compliance Reports (Draft reports), responses received from Contracting Parties, and Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

Approved By:
Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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Following a request from SCIC to develop a practitioner document to accompany the current tagging protocol, a revised tagging manual and protocol has been developed during WS-TAG-2023 to clarify the obligations of Members (researchers, observers, and fishers) in implementing the tagging program for toothfish and skates outlined in Conservation Measure 41-01, Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

Approved By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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The Secretariat receives notifications for transhipment activities within the Convention Area in accordance with Conservation Measure (CM) 10-09. The Secretariat maintains a list of all transhipment notifications on the password-protected part of the website in accordance with CM 10-09, paragraph 6. This paper summarises the transhipment notifications received Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

Approved By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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The use of automated satellite-linked vessel monitoring systems (VMS) is required for vessels operating in the Convention Area as per Conservation Measure (CM) 10-04. This paper summarises the implementation of this conservation measure by Members and proposes several improvements to current procedures. 

This paper provides a brief review of Conservation Measure (CM) 23-05 following the discussions held during CCAMLR-41 to consider its relevance. This review proposes the removal of CM 23-05, as the data reporting requirements within the measure have been superseded by biological data. Data is therefore collected at both a finer spatial and temporal scale under Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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Conservation Measure (CM) 10-08 requires that Contracting Parties shall take appropriate measures in order to verify and take action in response to nationals found responsible for, benefiting from, supporting or engaging in any activities described in CM 10-06 and CM 10-07 (i.e., illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing or related activities). As requested Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

Approved By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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This paper presents an update of the expenditure from the Catch Documentation Scheme for Dissostichus spp. (CDS) Fund in in 2023 and three proposals to be considered for approval by the CDS Fund Review Panel with a cost of A$80 000. 

This paper summarises information held by the Secretariat in relation to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and vessel activity relevant to CCAMLR from October 2022 to August 2023. Instances of unidentified fishing gear retrieved in the Convention Area are detailed in Annex 1. Communication to non-Contracting Parties and responses received are detailed in Table 1. Proposed Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

Approved By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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The Secretariat reviewed the quality and consistency of the port inspections and System of Inspection Reports received during the CCEP period of 01 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. Recommendations for the improvements for inspection reports are given.

Since 2005 the total Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) catch in the Statistical Area 48 has been sustainably increasing. Total krill catch was some higher than 100 000 tons in 2005-2007, moving to the catch level higher of 200 000 tons in 2013, and reaching over 370 000 tons since 2019. The current level of Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Kostiantyn Demianenko (Ukraine)

Approved By:
Mr Artem Ogorodnik (Ukraine)

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Questions of establishing clear and transparent requirements for the term "best available scientific evidence" used under Article IX(f) of the CCAMLR Convention are discussed. The relevance and urgent need to clarify the scientific and legal aspects of the term "best available scientific evidence" arises from key aspects of the current CCAMLR agenda, most notably those Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)

Approved By:
Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)

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The Russian Federation highlights the recurring situation of delayed retrieval of longline gear after fisheries closure in Subarea 88.1 and 88.2, associated with overfishing of toothfish, and proposes to amend CM 31-02.

To reflect the potential substantial differences between research plans for exploratory toothfish fisheries under CM 21-02 and scientific research exemptions under CM 24-01, we propose each measure use its own Annex. Accordingly, we propose a new Annex to CM21-02, specifying the requirements for research plans under CM 21-02 paragraph 6(iii). We also propose concurrent Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Bailey Bourke (Australia)

Approved By:
Dr Philippe Ziegler (Australia)

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After several years of budget deficit, alongside increases in demand in activities for the Secretariat combined with a shortfall in notification fees, this paper recommends a number of options for SCAF to consider which should both underpin the return of a balanced or zero-deficit General Fund budget within the next few years, and supports wider engagement in the work of Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Kylie Bamford (United Kingdom)

Approved By:
Ms Kylie Bamford (United Kingdom)

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This paper presents a draft proposal for a Code of Conduct for CCAMLR in-person and virtual meetings, workshops, working groups, and events (referred to as CCAMLR events in the Code).

The Commission agreed to the development of a CCAMLR Code of Conduct via an e-group led by Australia during the 2022/23 intersessional period, with Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Sally Carney (Australia)

Approved By:
Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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This paper contains the proposed draft Conservation Measure establishing a Marine Protected Area in Domain 1 (Western Antarctic Peninsula and South Scotia Arc) as presented in the year 2022 (CCAMLR-41/34). In addition this paper contains an update in the background information supporting the proposal. Read More
Submitted By:
Mr Javier De Cicco (Argentina)

Approved By:
Mr Fausto Lopez Crozet (Argentina)

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The proposed amendments to CMs 21-01 (new fisheries) and 21-02 (exploratory fisheries) are based on the discussions held at CCAMLR-41. The objective of the proposals is to reinforce the consistency with observers requirements amongst the different CCAMLR fisheries and with SISO.

We present a draft amendment to CM 91-04 in line with the position of the Russian
Federation that has been repeatedly expressed at Commission meetings.
Annexes A, B, C and D to CM 91-04 are included in the draft CM 91-04.
 

We propose revising several conservation measures at CCAMLR-42 to improve monitoring of the krill stocks and the vessels participating in the krill fisheries (CCAMLR-42/XX). One of these improvements is to update CM 10-04 (2018), Automated satellite-linked Vessel Monitoring Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America)

Approved By:
Ms Elizabeth Phelps

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We propose revising several conservation measures at CCAMLR-42 to improve monitoring of the krill stocks and the vessels participating in the krill fisheries (CCAMLR-42/XX). One of these improvements is to propose a new CM 51-XX (2023), Authorized fishing for Euphausia Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America)

Approved By:
Ms Elizabeth Phelps

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As CCAMLR discusses the management strategy for the Antarctic krill fisheries, it should make concomitant improvements in the transparency and operational standards of the fisheries to ensure that the krill fisheries are carried out in accordance with the principles of conservation in Article II of the Convention. We propose revising several conservation measures at CCAMLR-42 Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America)

Approved By:
Ms Elizabeth Phelps

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We propose revising several conservation measures at CCAMLR-42 to improve monitoring of the krill stocks and the vessels participating in the krill fisheries (CCAMLR-42/XX). One of these improvements is to update CM 10-03 (2019), Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America)

Approved By:
Ms Elizabeth Phelps

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We propose revising several conservation measures at CCAMLR-42 to improve monitoring of the krill stocks and the vessels participating in the krill fisheries (CCAMLR-42/XX). One of these improvements is to update Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America)

Approved By:
Ms Elizabeth Phelps

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CM41-01 encompasses general measures for exploratory fisheries targeting Dissostichus spp. within the Convention Area. While the classification of fisheries within Statistical Subareas and Divisions 48.6, 88.1, 88.2, 58.4.1, 58.4.2, and 58.4.3a as exploratory fisheries governed by CM 41-01 is evident, the application of CM41-01 to Subarea 88.3 poses confusion, particularly concerning Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of)

Approved By:
Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of)

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The Republic of Korea is suggesting an exemption for biological samples of Dissostichus spp. that are intended solely for scientific and research purposes and are not meant for market entry or commercial trade. The aim behind this proposal is to alleviate unnecessary administrative burdens. This exemption aligns with the intentions of CM10-05, as outlined in its preamble. CM10-05 primarily Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of)

Approved By:
Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of)

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Russian Federation considers it necessary to note that the revised draft Conservation measure establishing a Marine Protected Area in Domain 1 (CCAMLR-SM-III/06) cannot be deemed adequately developed for adoption. Relevant comments reflecting the position of the Russian Federation, as repeatedly expressed at the Commission's meetings, are reviewed in this paper.

We propose revising several conservation measures at CCAMLR-42 to improve monitoring of the krill stocks and the vessels participating in the krill fisheries (CCAMLR-42/XX). One of these improvements is to update CM 51-07 (2022) which specifies the interim distribution of the Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America)

Approved By:
Ms Elizabeth Phelps

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In 2017, SC-CAMLR endorsed the Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area (RSRMPA) Research and Monitoring Plan (RMP, SWC-CAMLR-XXXVI/20), but this RMP has not been adopted by the Commission. Here, we present a revised RMP for the RSRMPA. As per standard practice in CCAMLR, the revised RMP is presented as a Rev. 1, track changes Read More
Submitted By:
Dr George Watters (United States of America)

Approved By:
Ms Elizabeth Phelps

Publication:
We consider this document to be a Rev. 1 of SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/20

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The State of Chile, as a CCAMLR Member, is committed to combating IUU (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated) fishing and contributes, through its Navy, to the control of the  foreign fishing fleet operating in the Convention area. 

The purpose of the above is to contribute to the fulfillment of the objectives proposed by CCAMLR, verifying effective compliance with conservation measures Read More
Submitted By:
Mr Sebastián Molina (Chile)

Approved By:
Mr Sebastián Molina (Chile)

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This document contains information on the order of business for the Commission meeting in October 2023.

This document provides additional information on the General Fund budget and some background to the equity and special funds maintained by the Commission.

ATCM XLV was observed by the Executive Secretary on behalf of the Commission. This brief report summarises the meeting and includes items of interest to CCAMLR.

The Secretariat received fishery notifications for exploratory fisheries for toothfish and krill fisheries for 2023/24 CCAMLR season. This paper provides a summary of all fishery notifications with full details available to authenticated users through the CCAMLR website Fishery Notifications.

Considering the on-going of efforts of CCAMLR to improve CCAMLR's MCS regime, particularly transshipment management, and Members' commitment to this end, the Republic of Korea and ASOC propose to host an informal, online workshop in January 2024 to develop objectives for strengthening CCAMLR’s compliance regime, with a focus on transshipment, but also including other compliance issues such as Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of)

Approved By:
Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of)

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The New Zealand Government undertakes regular aerial surveillance patrols in the Ross Sea region in support of CCAMLR’s conservation and fisheries management objectives. This paper summarises the three aerial patrol activities carried out during the 2022/23 Ross Sea toothfish fishery season.

This document based on the information available on the CCAMLR’s website in relation to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and vessel activity relevant to CCAMLR from October 2022 to August 2023.

Labor abuses in the fisheries sector has garnered international attention, resulting in increasing calls for action to address them. The United States is submitting this background paper on labor and safety standards in CCAMLR fisheries to initiate discussion on improving vessel safety and the standards for fair and decent working conditions for all crew onboard fishing Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Mi Ae Kim (United States of America)

Approved By:
Ms Elizabeth Phelps

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In line with ARK's mission to facilitate the development of a sustainable fishery of Antarctic krill, we provide CCAMLR with ongoing improvements and recommendations on safety and transparency within the krill fishery.

We also conducted a proof of concept using AIS data to monitor "encounter" events between fishing and cargo Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Javier Arata (Invited Experts)

Approved By:
Ms Natasha Exel

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The Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area has existed for over six years (CM 91-05, 2016).
However, the Research and Monitoring Plan remains to be adopted, and there needs to be
more clarity on several aspects of the scientific rationale for this MPA. The Russian
Federation offers comments on the draft RSr MPA Research and Monitoring Plan based on
its position voiced at Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)

Approved By:
Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)

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By analysing the current legal and scientific aspects of establishing MPAs in the
Convention Area, we can determine the necessary procedural and implementation measures
required to regulate the science-based establishment and operation of MPAs by the
CCAMLR Commission. The Russian Federation deems it crucial for the Commission to
establish a Program (or a "roadmap") Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)

Approved By:
Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)

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At CEP XXIV (2022) the United States submitted a revised management plan for ASPA No. 152 Western Bransfield Strait and ASPA No.153 Eastern Dallmann Bay. The comprehensive review of these sites in close consultation with scientists working in the Area verified that the values under special protection at these sites are still valid and that measures for protection of those values are sufficient Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Polly A. Penhale (United States of America)

Approved By:
Dr George Watters (United States of America)

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This paper might be taken under agenda item number 8 on other business in WG-FSA

This report summarizes activities of Oceanites since CCAMLR-41 and SC-CAMLR-41, in particular regarding its monitoring of penguin population changes and important, related concerns, including both the impacts of climate change and baleen whale recovery on penguins. 

ARK members are committed to implementing the new krill management strategy as exemplified by supporting the 9th and 13th krill surveys of Subareas 48.1 and 48.2, respectively, including the Gerlache Strait, an area identified as data-poor. Furthermore, this year marks the 5^th anniversary of the Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Javier Arata (Invited Experts)

Approved By:
Ms Natasha Exel

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This paper presents a brief update on recent climate change-related research that is relevant to discussion and decision-making by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and the Scientific Committee (SC-CAMLR). It complements the SCAR Antarctic Climate Change and the Environment (ACCE) Reports, initially published in 2009, subsequently updated through Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Susie Grant

Approved By:
Rosemary Nash

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Siegert et al. (2023) seeks to describe the kind of extreme environmental events that have been observed in Antarctica in recent years that are significantly different to the average ranges of variability across a variety of realms (ocean, atmosphere, cryosphere, biosphere etc). The paper considers the likely causes and implications of such phenomena and concludes that such extreme events are Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Martin Collins (United Kingdom)

Approved By:
Dr Martin Collins (United Kingdom)

Publication:
Siegert MJ, Bentley MJ, Atkinson A, Bracegirdle TJ, Convey P, Davies B, Downie R, Hogg AE, Holmes C, Hughes KA, Meredith MP, Ross N, Rumble J and Wilkinson J (2023), Antarctic extreme events. Front. Environ. Sci. 11:1229283. doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2023.12292

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ASOC has submitted six background papers to CCAMLR-42. These papers highlight several key issues for CCAMLR, including: management of the krill fishery, the designation of marine protected areas (MPAs), the relationship between conservation and fishing, the conservation of whales, and vessel management. During the intersessional period, ASOC and its member organizations Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Claire Christian

Approved By:
Ms Claire Christian

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In this paper ASOC examines the state of affairs of marine protected area (MPA) discussions after CCAMLR-SM-III (Santiago, Chile, June 2023). As well as repeating earlier recommendations indicating that the MPA network should be completed as a matter of priority, it recommends the adoption of a roadmap to achieve that objective. This examination should be set in the Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Claire Christian

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Ms Claire Christian

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The Antarctic ecosystem is confronting complex challenges driven by climate change and growing concentration of the krill fishery. Despite years of acknowledgment by CCAMLR, these issues remain largely unaddressed, while new threats such as potential introduction of avian influenza and plastic pollution are emerging. This raises concerns about the fishery's Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Claire Christian

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Ms Claire Christian

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This paper examines fishing-oriented “business as usual” in CCAMLR and suggests that it is time to reset the relation between conservation and fishing, and return to the objective of the convention of "conservation of Antarctic marine living resources" where fishing is only one element in CCAMLR’s considerations, and is considered in the contemporary reality of Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Claire Christian

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Ms Claire Christian

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The Secretariat manages the General Science Capacity Fund, the CEMP Special Fund, and the MPA Special Fund on behalf of the Scientific Committee and reports on the annual expenditures and status of these funds.

The first Marine Ecosystem Assessment for the Southern Ocean (MEASO) was the work of 203 scientists from 19 countries and has been a core activity of Integrating Climate and Ecosystem Dynamics in the Southern Ocean (ICED), which was developed in collaboration with CCAMLR and is a regional program of Integrated Marine Biosphere Research (IMBeR – a joint program of the Scientific Committee on Read More
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Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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This paper presents the annual report of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) to CCAMLR, providing information on recent and future activities of relevance to the Scientific Committee and the Commission.