During the tenth year of standardised beach surveys of man-made debris at Bird Island, South Georgia, a total of 408 items was collected. This represents a 92% increase on the total of 213 items collected in 1998/99, but is consistent with numbers in years prior to the 1998/99. A dramatic increase (310%) in the number of items collected over winter (April - September) from 41 items in 1998/99 to 168 items in 1999/2000 and a 40% increase in the number of items collected during summer reflect a return to the levels observed prior to 1998/99. Debris associated with fisheries remains the major constituent of all beach debris collected. This is a cause for concern, and suggests that CCAMLR needs to enhance its campaign to reduce the amount of man-made debris jettisoned into the Southern Ocean by fishing vessels.
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Abstract:
At its 2000 meeting, the Commission requested that the Scientific Committee review the definition of the statistical divisions in the region of BANZARE and Elan Banks. Proposals are put forward on how the boundaries of Division 58.4.3 and neighbouring divisions can be amended to make separate divisions encompassing each individual bank. Further options are suggested for modifications to division boundaries in the region so that they more closely follow bathymetric features.
