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Mercury in the coastal Antarctic ecosystem: Initial findings
Abstract: Our study presents some initial findings on Hg distribution in Antarctica from our ... CEMP. Previous studies on Hg dynamics in Antarctica are limited and existing information is somewhat ... monitoring program in this vulnerable and remote ecosystem. Author(s): E. Kim, Z. Baumann, J.-H. Kim and J ... .-W. Jung Title: Mercury in the coastal Antarctic ecosystem: Initial findings Approval: Approved ...
Meeting Document : WG-EMM-2019/51 Rev. 1 : Author(s): E. Kim, Z. Baumann, J.-H. Kim and J.-W. Jung
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Patagonian toothfish in the South Indian Ocean outside CCAMLR waters: a preliminary analysis of the SIOFA Patagonian toothfish population
and May 2019, in international waters of the South Indian Ocean within the FAO areas 51.7 and 57.4 ... ) convention area is provided in this paper. Different approaches have been made to define the TOP population ... study areas have been found but differences in temporary distribution of the three surveys could have ... toothfish in the South Indian Ocean outside CCAMLR waters: a preliminary analysis of the SIOFA Patagonian ...
Meeting Document : WG-FSA-2019/45 : Author(s): R. Sarralde, L.J. López-Abellán and S. Barreiro
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Preliminary proposal for designation an Antarctic Specially Protected Area in the Argentine Islands Archipelago and nearby Graham Coast Antarctic Peninsula region
, fields, lichens and vascular plants are being continuously studied in details. The general distribution ... -lapse cameras according the CEMP project 'Establishing a CEMP Camera Network in Subarea 48.1' ... vegetation, and populations of very rare in the region Colobanthus quitensis (Caryophyllaceae), and more ... component could serve as one of the scientific reference areas of the broad-scale MPA in Domain 1 (Antarctic ...
Meeting Document : SC-CAMLR-38/BG/21 Rev. 1 : Author(s): Delegation of Ukraine
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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 ... integer multiples of each other. In this study, the method itself was improved by: 1) optimizing the ... in radial range and ±0.7° off-axis (compared to ±l.0 m ±l.5° in the previous study). These ... for in situ target strength measurements Approval: Approved ...
Meeting Document : WG-EMM-99/38 : Author(s): D.A. Demer (USA) and M.A. Soule (South Africa)
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Relationships of Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba Dana) variability with westerlies fluctuations and ozone depletion in the Antarctic Peninsula area
long-term relationship between Antarctic krill recruitment in the Antarctic Peninsula area and sea ... meaning strong westerly winds coincided with good levels of krill recruitment in 1981182 (austral summer ... coincided with the extremely poor krill recruitment in 1982/83, 1983/84, 1988/89, 1991192 and 1992/93. We ... also found significant correlations between krill stock density in the Antarctic Peninsula area and the ...
Meeting Document : WS-AREA 48-98/5 : Author(s): M. Naganobu, K. Kutsuwada, Y. Sasai and S. Taguchi (Japan)
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Marine Protected Area planning by New Zealand and the United States in the Ross Sea region
a system of MPA in the Convention Area by 2012 (SC-CAMLR XXVIII, 3.28) and has encouraged Members to ... MPA planning processes undertaken by New Zealand and the United States, working in parallel and in ... collaboration with each other, to design MPA scenarios in the Ross Sea region. The paper presents separate MPA ... Protected Area planning by New Zealand and the United States in the Ross Sea region Approval: Approved ...
Meeting Document : WS-MPA-11/25 : Author(s): B.R. Sharp (New Zealand) and G.M. Watters (USA)
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CLASSIFICATION GUIDE FOR POTENTIALLY VULNERABLE INVERTEBRATE TAXA IN THE ROSS SEA LONG-LINE FISHERY
Abstract: Conservation Measure 22-06, in the absence of site-specific or other conservation ... to be taken when evidence of a Vulnerable Marine Ecosystem (VME) is encountered in the course of ... -deck guide to aid in the classification of invertebrate bycatch into the appropriate groupings. The ... for other taxa. It is printed as an A2 waterproof poster for display in the vessel factory or on deck ...
Meeting Document : WG-FSA-08/19 : Author(s): S. Parker, D. Tracey, E. Mackay, S. Mills, P. Marriott, O. Anderson, K. Schnabel, D. Bowden and M. Kelly (New Zealand)
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Interannual variability of standardised index of krill abundance in Area 48 according to CCAMLR fishery statistics database
CPUE in Subareas 48.1-48.3 and SSMUs did not correspond to the dynamics of krill density and biomass ... part of krill biomass rather than the total krill biomass in the area. The high variability and ... krill distribution in Area 48. The long-term fishery management in Area 48 will be required new ... of krill abundance in Area 48 according to CCAMLR fishery statistics database Approval: Approved ...
Meeting Document : WG-EMM-10/17 : Author(s): P.S. Gasyukov and S.M. Kasatkina (Russia)
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Demersal fish communities in the Ross Sea region of Antarctica: comparisons between video and trawl survey methods
. Using data collected during a survey of demersal fish communities in the Ross Sea region of Antarctica ... times less abundant in the demersal trawl than the video data but more large individuals were sampled by ... result from size-specific depth preferences in Macrourus spp. and conclude that video and trawl methods ... provide complementary information and if used together could be effective in routine assessments of ...
Meeting Document : WG-FSA-12/51 : Author(s): D.A. Bowden, S.M. Hanchet and P.M. Marriott (New Zealand)
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Report of the UK groundfish survey at South Georgia (CCAMLR Subarea 48.3) in January 2015
Abstract: In January 2015 the UK undertook a bottom trawl survey of CCAMLR sub-Area 48.3 on the ... differences between area strata were evident. In the South West region the amphipod Themisto gaudichaudii was ... in the South East. Catches of juvenile Dissostichus eleginoides were dominated by fish of 43-48cm (TL ... three times higher than that obtained in 2013. HD camera footage was obtained from a headline mounted ...
Meeting Document : WG-FSA-15/30 : Author(s): M. Belchier, S. Gregory, N. Fallon, J. McKenna, S. Hill, M. Soffker (United Kingdom), P. Lafite (South Africa) and L. Featherstone (United Kingdom)