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1. Acoustic discrimination of southern ocean zooplankton

   function analysis of differences between mean volume backscattering strength at 38, 120 and 200 kHz ... Abstract:  Acoustic surveys in the vicinity of the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia revealed ... the existence of a number of horizontally extensive yet vertically discrete scattering layers in the ... upper 250 m of the water column. These layers were fished with a LonghurstHardy plankton recorder (LHPR ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-97/54 : Author(s): Watkins, J.L., Brierley, A.S., Goss, C., Ward, P.

2. Revised research plan for toothfish in Division 58.4.4 a & b by Shinsei maru No. 3 in 2013/14

   Abstract:  We revised stock status assessments of D. eleginoides in SSRUs C and D using ... stock sizes of D. eleginoides in SSRU D is estimated only by using CPUE comparison with the stock size ... been able to determine catch limit yet, we would like to conduct research repeated for at least one ... of a total of 50 tonnes in SSRUs C and D for the 2013/14 as in the 2012/13, thereafter, the phase of ...

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-13/36 : Author(s): Delegation of Japan

3. DNA barcoding highlights a cryptic species of grenadier (genus Macrourus) in the Southern Ocean

   Abstract:  The genus Macrourus is a small group of bentho-pelagic fishes with three species ... body colour, and a single row of relatively long teeth, and a second group with 8 pelvic fin rays, dark ... body colour, and 2 or more rows of finer teeth, that corresponded with the DNA haplotypes. The COI ... divergence or slow nucleotide substitution at COI in this genus. Author(s):  P.J. Smith (New Zealand), D ...

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-10/33 : Author(s): P.J. Smith (New Zealand), D. Steinke (Canada), P.J. McMillan, A.L. Stewart, S.M. McVeagh (New Zealand), J.M. Diaz De Astarloa (Argentina), D. Welsford and R.D Ward (Australia)

4. Spatial and temporal distribution patterns of acoustic backscatter in the New Zealand sector of the Southern Ocean

   Abstract:  Mid-trophic level organisms (MTLO) of open-ocean marine ecosystems play a key role ... linking primary and tertiary consumers. Despite their importance, characterisation of MTLO is limited due ... from vessels of opportunity transiting across the Southern Ocean between New Zealand and the Ross Sea ... provided the opportunity to study distribution and abundance of MTLO over 7 yr. Analyses were performed to ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-18/P06 : Author(s): P.C. Escobar-Flores, R.L. O’Driscoll and J.C. Montgomery

5. Seasonal relationships in biological parameters and in spatial distribution in the euphausiid populations sampled during the XIIIth and XVth expedition to the Ross Sea

   samples data on Euphasiids were analysed at the aim of: 1) obtain a general picture of interannual and ... Abstract:  This report summarises the results of krill studies from a large-scale surveys of the ... seasonal variability of distribution pattern and abundance of Euphausia superba and Euphausia ... of E. superba and its possible spatial and temporal variations across the investigated area. The ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-01/62 : Author(s): M. Azzali, J. Kalinowski, G. Lanciani, I. Leonori and A. Sala (Italy)

6. Improvements to the multiple-frequency method for in situ target strength measurements

   to improve the accuracy and precision of in-situ target strength (TS) measurements using split-beam ... improves the rejection of unresolvable and constructively interfering target multiples by combining ... synchronized signals from two or more adjacent split-beam transducers of different frequencies which are not ... integer multiples of each other. In this study, the method itself was improved by: 1) optimizing the ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-99/38 : Author(s): D.A. Demer (USA) and M.A. Soule (South Africa)

7. KPFM2, be careful what you ask for – you just might get it

   other features to the model as well. Many of these features were suggested to us at the 2005 meeting of ... the WG-EMM in 2005. The new version of our model is called KPFM2, and we have addressed all four of ... allocation of catch among the SSMUs (i.e., add seasonality, consider alternative movement hypotheses, add ... distribution of simulated catch to the distribution of historical catch). We have added a substantial number of ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-06/22 : Author(s): G.M. Watters, J.T. Hinke (USA), K. Reid and S. Hill (United Kingdom)

8. PHYSICAL CONTROLS ON CORAL COMMUNITIES ON THE GEORGE V LAND SLOPE: SOME WORKING HYPOTHESES

   their likely distribution. The CEAMARC survey of 2007/2008 found these communities at sites on the upper ... slope in depths of 570 – 950 m. Based on these results we propose some working hypotheses to explain ... their distribution. Icebergs scour to 500 m in this region and the lack of such disturbance is probably ... a factor allowing growth of rich benthic ecosystems. In addition, the richest communities are found ...

   Meeting Document : WS-VME-09/04 : Author(s): De Santis, L., Riddle, M.J., Beaman, R.J., Post, A.L., O’Brien, P.E.

9. Report of a domestic workshop to identify U.S. stakeholders’ objectives and protection priorities for one or more marine protected areas in Planning Domain 1

   studies,” and ten other candidates.  Participants at the workshop prioritized protection of the ... Abstract:  The United States has substantive interests within the boundaries of Planning Domain 1 ... domestic workshop to develop background information relevant to the establishment of one or more marine ... protected areas (MPAs) therein.  Key products from the workshop include a list of the types of specific ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-15/34 : Author(s): G. Watters (USA)

10. Trophic interactions and population trends of killer whales (Orcinus orca) in the southern Ross Sea

    Abstract:  Foraging events and related trends in numbers of Type-B and-C killer whales (Orcinus ... orca) are reported for the vicinity of Ross Island, Ross Sea, Antarctica, between 2002 and 2010 ... . Updating an earlier report, the frequency of sightings and the number of individuals per sighting of Ross ... coincident with a decrease in the number and size of an important prey: Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus ...

    Meeting Document : WG-FSA-12/P03 : Author(s): D.G. Ainley and G. Ballard

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