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    Summary of scientific observer data collected in finfish fisheries in the CAMLR Convention Area during 2016

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    Document Number:
    WG-FSA-16/01
    Author(s):
    CCAMLR Secretariat
    Submitted By:
    Mr Isaac Forster (CCAMLR Secretariat)
    Approved By:
    Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat)
    Abstract

    This paper summarises the data collected by Scientific Observers operating in the Convention Area on board longline and finfish trawl vessels during the 2016 season (based on data received by the Secretariat up to 19 September 2016). Information on observer coverage, incidental mortality (including the implementation of mitigation related CMs), tagging, and fish sampling is presented.