CCAMLR

The Delegation of Germany has submitted the scientific background and justification for the development of a marine protected area in the Weddell Sea planning area. In accordance with the recommendations by WG-EMM-14 (SC-CAMLR-XXIII, Annex 6), this was done in three separate documents (SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/11, /BG/12 and /BG/13).

The Scientific Committee is invited to note that:

• Parts A and B of this scientific background are finalised, including final editorial corrections;
• Part C has been (and will be) further improved and extended by Germany, inter alia in the light of the suggestions made at WG-EMM-16. This further scientific work will ensure that Part C (together with Parts A and B) of the Scientific background document in support of the development of a CCAMLR MPA in the Weddell Sea (Antarctica) will continue to represent the best available science.

The Scientific Committee is invited to review and evaluate the documents (SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/11, /BG/12 and /BG/13) and to agree that the information contained in these documents represents at present best available science.

This paper presents suggested amendments to Conservation Measure (CM) 10-05 for CCAMLR’s consideration. The proposed amendments broaden the scope of how Non-Contracting Parties (NCPs) may participate in the Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS), where they have seized or confiscated Dissostichus spp. catch. The amendments are based on the options presented by Australia at CCAMLR XXXIV (2015) and incorporate the recommendation of the e-CDS Workshop regarding the issuing of SVDCDs on behalf of NCPs. 

In 2015, the Commission identified eleven tasks (Tasks i to xi) for ongoing consideration by the Intersessional Correspondence Group – Sustainable Financing (CCAMLR-XXXIV, paragraph 4.5).  In early 2016, noting specific direction from the Commission regarding additional consideration of the administrative component of notification fees (see CCAMLR-XXXV/11), the ICG-SF, using the Commission’s website e-group facility, identified tasks for consideration during the 2015/16 intersessional period.  Task (ii) was selected as one of those tasks to be started during 2016.  This paper presents the results of work undertaken during 2016 in relation to this task.

SCAF is invited to review this report.  It is also invited to provide advice and recommendations in relation to any future work that might be considered appropriate in relation to the economics of harvests associated with CCAMLR fisheries.

This paper provides a summary of matters relating to the Secretariat’s support for fishery notification processes and associated costs considered by the Intersessional Correspondence Group – Sustainable Financing (ICG-SF) during the 2015/16 intersessional period.

A summary of the work undertaken in relation to tasks identified at CCAMLR-XXXIV for the attention of the Intersessional Contact Group – Sustainable Financing (ICG-SF) during 2015/16 is presented.  Key outcomes included (i) a preliminary assessment of the economic value of marine resources harvested by CCAMLR-managed fisheries, (ii) further consideration of the administrative component of notification fees, and (iii) a proposed revision for the presentation of budgets.  

This document is devoted to studying species composition, spatial and vertical distributions, size composition and abundance of morids in the CCAMLR and adjacent areas. The main goal is to conserve these fishes and prevent them from disturbance in the Antarctic waters. This will be done by detection of areas and depths of their aggregations, by reveal of presence/absence of spatial and vertical migrations and by study of their seasonal and multi-annual variations. Results will be used for preparation of conservation measures allowing for preservation these vulnerable by-catch species from irreparable harm of destructive fishing.

Lipid metabolism and indices of oxidation processes obtained during examination of specimens of Antarctic toothfish Dissostichus mawsoni (Perciformes: Nototheniidae) caught in the Ross Sea are given. Blood plasma, tissues mesonephric kidney, liver and spleen were studied for the content of total lipids and lipid composition, products of lipid peroxidation and level of antioxidant protection. Biochemical status of immune organs depending on the structural and functional characteristics of tissues was established.Lipid metabolism and indices of oxidation processes obtained during examination of specimens of Antarctic toothfish Dissostichus mawsoni (Perciformes: Nototheniidae) caught in the Ross Sea are given. Blood plasma, tissues mesonephric kidney, liver and spleen were studied for the content of total lipids and lipid composition, products of lipid peroxidation and level of antioxidant protection. Biochemical status of immune organs depending on the structural and functional characteristics of tissues was established.