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1. Local biomass estimates for Antarctic (Dissostichus mawsoni) and Patagonian (Dissostichus eleginoides) toothfish in research blocks in Subareas 48.6 and 58.4

   Abstract:  This paper provides local biomass estimates for D. mawsoni and D. eleginoides in the ... research nlocks in Subareas 48.6 and 58.4 using the methods agreed to at WG-SAM-16. The methods used to ... generate the biomass estimates are fully documented from the provison of data extracts (with associated ... metadata) through to the final results. Author(s):  CCAMLR Secretariat Title:  Local biomass estimates for ...

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-16/27 : Author(s): CCAMLR Secretariat

2. Evaluation of populations of chinstrap and gentoo penguins at Cierva Cove (ASPA N° 132). Is this site an appropriate control area for non-fishing effects?

   gentoo (P. papua) penguin colonies in the Cierva Cove region of the Danco Coast, including ASPA No. 134 ... . Data indicate an overall increase in breeding population size of chinstrap and gentoo penguins. Given ... Abstract:  We present new censuses data for a suite of chinstrap (Pygoscelis antarctica) and ... positive population growth in recent years in this rapidly changing environment and a position within Area ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-13/27 : Author(s): M.M. Santos, N.R. Coria, E. Barrera-Oro (Argentina) and J.T. Hinke (USA)

3. CEMP indices: 2013 update

   Abstract:  The CCAMLR Ecosystem Monitoring Program (CEMP) was established to detect the effects of ... changes in krill-based ecosystems to provide a basis for regulating harvesting of Antarctic living marine ... resources in accordance with the ‘ecosystem approach’. In 2012/13 data has been submitted by six Members for ... 13 sites and 13 CEMP parameters.   This report provides a summary of CEMP data submissions for the ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-13/06 : Author(s): Secretariat

4. Collection, processing and potential use of sonar data from krill fishing vessels

   vessels.  The purpose of this paper is to stimulate discussion on the utility of sonars to describe krill ... within a survey area and to consider the metrics (descriptors) we outline in the paper.  We hope the ... outcome of our discussions will facilitate the use of sonar data collected from a variety of vessels and ... Abstract:  Omnidirectional sonars (herein sonars) are capable of providing an alternative view of ...

   Meeting Document : SG-ASAM-14/01 : Author(s): G. Skaret (Norway) and M.J. Cox (Australia)

5. Marine debris and fishing gear associated with seabirds at Bird Island, South Georgia, 1996/97

   Abstract:  In the fourth year of standardised recording of man-made debris associated with ... of nylon line thought to originate from trawlers (three items). The incidence of southern giant ... discarding of plastic material and the loss of long-line fishing gear, especially hooks, remains a cause for ... concern. Author(s):  Delegation of the United Kingdom Title:  Marine debris and fishing gear associated ...

   Meeting Document : SC-CAMLR-XVI/BG/05 : Author(s): Delegation of the United Kingdom

6. Determining toothfish otolith structure using oxytetracycline at South Georgia – a preliminary report

   trawl surveys, experimental pot fishing and longline fishing. Some of the fish tagged on longliners in ... at South Georgia and Shag Rocks early in 2000. A total of 2486 have been tagged and released during ... otoliths of some of these chemically marked recaptures of the 2003 season were examined and the preliminary ... were also recaptured. From recaptures of chemically marked fish our study seems to indicate that the ...

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-03/80 : Author(s): M.G. Purves, M. Belchier, D.J. Agnew, G. Moreno and T.R. Marlow (United Kingdom)

7. Whale depredation data collection guidelines

   odontocete depredation on demersal longlines operating in high latitudes was organised by the Coalition of ... Legal Toothfish Operators (COLTO) in Punta Arenas, March 2016. This workshop emphasised the urgent need ... years of experience around the islands of Kerguelen and Crozet (Southern Indian Ocean). Author(s):  N ... both substantial ecological and economic consequences. Most longline fisheries operating around the ...

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-16/09 : Author(s): N. Gasco, P. Tixier, M. Söffker and C. Guinet

8. Meetings

   CCAMLR convenes meetings on a range of topics each year. Since 1982, the annual meetings of the Commission (CCAMLR) and Scientific Committee (SC-CAMLR) have been convened in Hobart, Australia, in CCAMLR’s four official languages (English, French, Russian and Spanish) using simultaneous

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9. Systematic Biodiversity Planning to identify a potential offshore Marine Protected Area network for South Africa

   within Marine Protected Areas. This project aimed to support the identification of a spatial management ... fishery and bycatch management areas. In addition, the project has engaged with offshore stakeholders from ... the outset, has overcome significant challenges in engaging petroleum, diamond mining and fisheries ... sectors and has built some support for offshore MPAs. Considerable challenges remain in the implementation ...

   Meeting Document : WS-MPA-11/11 : Author(s): K. Sink, M. Lombard (South Africa), H. Grantham (Australia), C. Attwood, R. Leslie, T. Samaai, S. Kerwath, T. Fairweather, C. van der Lingen, L. Atkinson, T. Wolf and P. Majiedt (South Africa)

10. Spawning activity of mackerel icefish at South Georgia

    intensity almost certainly occurs over much of the shelf although the intensity appears to be small in ... Abstract:  Historical information is assessed on the distribution of spawning and larval mackerel ... April within and close to the bays on the north side of the island. Some spawning at much lower ... comparison with inshore spawning. There is some evidence for spawning at Shag Rocks although the precise ...

    Meeting Document : WG-FSA-00/27 : Author(s): I . Everson, A. North (United Kingdom) and K.-H. Kock (Germany)

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