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1. Towards a strategic framework for assessing uncertainty in ecosystem dynamics models: objectives are sensitive too

   of the precautionary catch limit for krill. Foosa might therefore be a suitable simulation platform ... for evaluating feedback management approaches. Although Foosa resembles a minimum realistic model, it ... . There is a global need to develop strategic frameworks for assessing uncertainty in ecosystem dynamics ... models. Such a framework could incorporate elements of the evaluation of Foosa, but it should also ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-12/20 Rev. 1 : Author(s): S. Hill and J. Matthews (United Kingdom)

2. A distribution-free model of length-frequency distribution to inform fishery stratification for integrated assessments

   Abstract:  Length frequency distributions (LFD) of catch collected as a random sub-sample from ... /or gear specific selectivity. A distribution-free model of LFD is described which is fitted to the ... set of length quantiles L for a predetermined set of corresponding probabilities P (in this instance ... fish. The L s were modelled as a Gaussian response variable using a Generalised Additive Mixed Model ...

   Meeting Document : WG-SAM-13/18 : Author(s): S. Candy, P. Ziegler and D. Welsford (Australia)

3. KRILLBASE: a multinational, circumpolar database of abundance of Antarctic krill and salps

   webs and biogeochemical cycles. Sustainably managing the fishery for Antarctic krill against a backdrop ... scientists has collated these disparate data into a central database called KRILLBASE, a composite ... aim is to provide a temporal-spatial data resource to support studies of Southern Ocean ecology ... led to a series of papers since 2004 that illustrate some of its potential uses. The latest version ...

   Meeting Document : SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/24 Rev. 1 : Author(s): A. Atkinson, S. Hill, H. Peat, R. Downie and L. Gerrish

4. Increasing abundance of Type A killer whales (Orcinus orca) in the coastal waters around the Antarctic Peninsula

   and we need to understand the impact on marine ecosystems. A diverse community of killer whales ... (Orcinus orca; Types B1, B2 and A) are important top predators around the AP, but there are currently no ... Antarctica. In contrast, less is known about the Type A killer whales that are more typical in appearance to ... killer whales sighted in other parts of the world.  Sightings of Type A around the AP have been ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-17/49 : Author(s): H. Fearnbach, J.W. Durban, D.K. Ellifrit and R.L. Pitman

5. A proposed research plan for an exploratory fishery for Dissostichus spp. in Division 58.4.3

   Abstract:  A new fishery was declared for Dissostichus spp in Division 58.4.3 for the 1996197 ... season. Results of a brief survey by an Australian vessel are presented, but catches were very low. A new ... proposal for an exploratory fishery in Division 58.4.3 is presented. This involves a random stratified ... trawl survey to be undertaken in parallel with commercial exploration, and the collection of a ...

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-97/31 : Author(s): Williams, R.

6. Preliminary investigations into a two-area stock assessment model for Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) in the Amundsen Sea Region

   Abstract:  In 2013, the Scientific Committee of CCAMLR could not achieve consensus on a stock ... 88.2H. As a consequence, WG-SAM requested further runs be carried out with emigration estimated in the ... model. However, the models that mimicked emigration in a single area assessment model failed to provide ... present the preliminary development of a two-area stock assessment model. A two-area model is a method for ...

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-14/57 : Author(s): S. Mormede, A. Dunn and S.M. Hanchet (New Zealand)

7. A REVIEW OF THE METHODS USED TO RELEASE SKATES (RAJIIDS), WITH OR WITHOUT TAGS, IN ANTARCTIC EXPLORATORY FISHERIES

   the water) as an alternative to either retaining all aboard or discarding dead skates, as a skate ... . Subsequently a number of problems have become evident with this method. The Working Group on Fish Stock ... than being brought on board. The WG-FSA recommended that should the tag identification rate be low, a ... biological (and potentially other meristic data) from a sub-sample when possible, and release live skates in ...

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-08/30 : Author(s): J.M. Fenaughty (New Zealand)

8. Numerical model of ecosystem including Euphausia superba Dana as a key species in the Antarctic Ocean

   Abstract:  On the processes to investigate a proper model for understanding the processes that ... govern the biochemical cycle in Antarctic Ocean, we made a research plan as follows: (1) to develop an ... OGCM (Ocean General Circulation Model) (2) to develop a one dimensional ecosystem model that can be ... ecology (4) to develop a numerical model to couple the OGCM and ecosystem models (5) to develop a ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-95/52 : Author(s): Naganobu, M., Kishi, M.J.

9. A proposal to amend Conservation Measure 10-02 to improve safety standards for vessels licensed to fish in the CCAMLR Area

   is a corresponding increase in the risk of a maritime emergency. A range of maritime emergencies has ... occurred over time, with the loss of lives and vessels; and maritime pollution events. Responding to a ... licensed to fish in the CCAMLR Area regarding suitable survival and communication equipment. A draft ... amendment to CM 10-02 is at Attachment A. Author(s):  Delegation of Australia Title:  A proposal to amend ...

   Meeting Document : CCAMLR-XXVI/28 : Author(s): Delegation of Australia

10. Are we there yet? Evaluating and reporting progress towards a Representative System of Marine Protected Area across the CAMLR Convention Area

    Abstract:  In 2008, CCAMLR agreed that the establishment of a representative system of marine ... protected areas (RSMPA) by 2012 was a priority. This assessment shows that the Scientific Committee and ... Commission can be kept informed of progress towards this goal using a relatively short list of simple ... contributions towards a RSMPA, however we are not there yet. Establishment of the proposed MPAs in Domain 1 ...

    Meeting Document : WS-SM-18/14 : Author(s): D.C. Welsford

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