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1. ANTARCTIC FUR SEAL PUP PRODUCTION AND POPULATION TRENDS IN THE SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SOURCES OF ERROR IN PUP PRODUCTION ESTIMATES

   with previous censuses over a 20yr period (1987, 1992, 1994, and 1996) indicates the rate of increase in fur ... to 30 days after the median date of pupping was estimated for the years 1997-2007 at 4.5% (±0.60). Adult ... with previous censuses over a 20yr period (1987, 1992, 1994, and 1996) indicates the rate of increase in fur ... to 30 days after the median date of pupping was estimated for the years 1997-2007 at 4.5% (±0.60 ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-PSW-08/14 : Author(s): M.E. Goebel (USA), D.E. Torres C. (Chile), A. Miller, J. Santora, D. Costa (USA) and P. Diaz (Chile)

2. The results of performance of tagging programs of the Korean exploratory fishery for Dissostichus spp. in 88.1 in the 2010/11 season

   in 88.1 BCJL were 35,436 fishes. Dissostichus Spp. was the highest catch, contributing 99.62% to the total ... to females in subarea 88.1 BC was 1:0.63 (males: 363, females: 228 fishes) and it was 1:1.20 (males: 579 ... including by-catches in 88.1 BCJL were 35,436 fishes. Dissostichus Spp. was the highest catch, contributing ... ) and it was 1:1.20 (males: 579, females: 696 fishes) in subarea 88.1 JL. The ratio of males to females in 88.1 BC ...

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-11/54 : Author(s): T. Jung and H.J. Choi (Republic of Korea)

3. Acquiring a ‘base datum of normality’ for a marine ecosystem: the Ross Sea, Antarctica

   processes in a system where both top-down and bottom-up forcing are still intact. Elsewhere in Earth’s ... significant, natural top-down forcing for such a long time that it is a concept rarely considered ... by researchers who currently investigate open-ocean systems. Herein, the importance of top-down forcing ... in a system where both top-down and bottom-up forcing are still intact. Elsewhere in Earth’s oceans ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-04/20 : Author(s): D. Ainley (USA)

4. The US commercial krill fishery in Area 48: development, fishing patterns, and decision making

   Abstract:  A U.S. flagged commercial factory trawler, the Top Ocean, started fishing operations ... , and decision making processes involved in harvesting krill by the U.S. fishery. Because the Captain of the Top ... increased each year due to factors related to the experience of the Top Ocean. Increasing catch rates ... A U.S. flagged commercial factory trawler, the Top Ocean, started fishing operations for krill ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-02/18 : Author(s): C.D. Jones and M. Hull (USA)

5. Long-term study of the at-sea distribution of seabirds and marine mammals in the Scotia Sea, Antarctica

   surface temperature and ice cover, showing the dependence of top predators to environmental changes ... . The largest aggregations of all top predators (seabirds and cetaceans) were recorded mainly in two regions ... surface temperature and ice cover, showing the dependence of top predators to environmental changes ... . The largest aggregations of all top predators (seabirds and cetaceans) were recorded mainly in two regions ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-14/06 Rev. 1 : Author(s): J.L. Orgeira, M. Alderete, Y.G. Jiménez and J.C. González (Argentina)

6. DOWN-SCALING FOOSA TO MODEL THE ADMIRALTY BAY PYGOSCELID PENGUIN COLONIES: A WORK IN PROGRESS

   estimation. Preliminary examination of top-down and bottom-up forcing on juvenile penguin survival further ... to foraging conditions during the first winter of life. From a top-down perspective, strong depensatory stock ... examination of top-down and bottom-up forcing on juvenile penguin survival further helps to explain trends ... the first winter of life. From a top-down perspective, strong depensatory stock-recruitment dynamics suggest ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-08/51 : Author(s): J.T. Hinke, G.M. Watters and W.Z. Trivelpiece (USA)

7. Ecoregionalisation of the Kerguelen and Crozet islands oceanic zone. Part I: Introduction and Kerguelen oceanic zone

   , benthic (including demersal ichthyofauna) and top predators species or assemblages. As biodiversity ... zone;-          The ecoregionalisation of the pelagic realm, the benthic realm and the top predators ... such as mesopelagic fish. Four Important areas for top predators were defined and 8 benthic ecoregions were drawn from ... , benthic (including demersal ichthyofauna) and top predators species or assemblages. As biodiversity ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-16/43 : Author(s): P. Koubbi, C. Guinet, N. Alloncle, N. Ameziane, C.S. Azam, A. Baudena, C.A. Bost, R. Causse, C. Chazeau, G. Coste,C. Cotté, F. D'Ovidio, K. Delord, G. Duhamel, A. Forget, N. Gasco, M. Hautecœur, P. Lehodey, C. Lo Monaco, C. Marteau, A. Martin, C. Mignard, P. Pruvost, T. Saucède, R. Sinegre, T. Thellier, A.G. Verdier and H. Weimerskirch

8. Large-scale oceanographic fluctuations drive Antarctic petrel survival and reproduction

   changes can spread throughout entire food webs from lower trophic levels to apex predators. As many top ... in the global patterns of climatic variability will generally have detrimental e ects on populations of top ... throughout entire food webs from lower trophic levels to apex predators. As many top predators forage over ... in the global patterns of climatic variability will generally have detrimental e ects on populations of top ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-16/P14 : Author(s): S. Descamps, A. Tarroux, S.-H. Lorentsen, O.P. Love, Ø. Varpe and N.G. Yoccoz

9. Antarctic toothfish and macrourids are likely important prey of Arnoux’s beaked whales in the Ross Sea region

   in the diet of the Arnoux’s beaked whale (Berardius arnouxii), which is a component of the Ross Sea top ... of the Arnoux’s beaked whale (Berardius arnouxii), which is a component of the Ross Sea top predator guild. ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-09/15 : Author(s): R.L. Brownell Jr and D.G. Ainley (USA)

10. ADDRESSING UNCERTAINTY OVER THE IMPORTANCE OF ANTARCTIC TOOTHFISH AS PREY OF SEALS AND WHALES IN THE SOUTHERN ROSS SEA: A REVIEW

    (Dissostichus mawsoni) as prey of top predators in the Ross Sea. We reviewed the literature to assess ... that, given the high degree of trophic overlap and competition among top predators, likely cascades will lead ... mawsoni) as prey of top predators in the Ross Sea. We reviewed the literature to assess the relative ... overlap and competition among top predators, likely cascades will lead to dramatic changes ...

    Meeting Document : WG-EMM-08/22 : Author(s): D. Ainley and D. Siniff (USA)

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