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Some thoughts on the CCAMLR risk assessment for seabird–fishery interactions
these zones is undertaken, resulting in a dynamic system of assessment and response by the CCAMLR ... ratings (six areas levels 1-2). A suite of mitigation measures have been specified for each risk rating ... , and these are refined annually with input from a technical working group. The thresholds and data ...
Meeting Document : WG-FSA-06/33 : Author(s): S. Waugh (New Zealand)
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Entanglement of Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) in man-made debris at Bird Island, South Georgia, during the 2003 winter and 2003/04 breeding season
classified as severe (71%). In contrast the sixteenth consecutive summer of reporting saw a decrease of 45 ... made in 1989. Severe injuries accounted for only a single entanglement during the summer. As in ... both seasons. Although there was a welcome reduction in plastic packaging band entanglements in the ...
Meeting Document : SC-CAMLR-XXIII/BG/14 : Author(s): Delegation of the United Kingdom
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Preliminary results of investigations into the stock structure of Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) around Macquarie Island
Abstract: Studies on DNA microsatellites and a tagging programme both provide information on the ... by further study the implication of very localised stocks of D. eleginoides will have a great effect ... on the management of commercial fisheries for this species. Author(s): A. Reilly, B. Ward and R ...
Meeting Document : WG-FSA-98/39 : Author(s): A. Reilly, B. Ward and R. Williams (Australia)
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DETECTION OF VULNERABLE MARINE ECOSYSTEMS IN THE SOUTHERN SCOTIA ARC (CCAMLR SUBAREAS 48.1 AND 48.2) THROUGH RESEARCH BOTTOM TRAWL SAMPLING AND UNDERWATER IMAGERY
trigger level that could be used to provide a basis for notification of a VME, based on CCAMLR Scientific ... Committee deliberations and current CCAMLR Conservation Measures. We further present a breakdown of ‘heavy ...
Meeting Document : WG-EMM-09/32 : Author(s): S.J. Lockhart and C.D. Jones (USA)
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Impacts of cetaceans on the structure of Southern Ocean food webs
-predator removal are not a novel concept. While we acknowledge the correlative nature of our examples, we ... of a broader scientific basis for management of Antarctic marine resources, which are increasingly ... factors. Author(s): D. Ainley, G. Ballard, L.K. Blight, S. Ackley, S.D. Emslie, A. Lescroël, S ...
Meeting Document : WG-EMM-09/P04 : Author(s): D. Ainley, G. Ballard, L.K. Blight, S. Ackley, S.D. Emslie, A. Lescroël, S. Olmastroni, S.E. Townsend, C.T. Tynan, P. Wilson and E. Woehler
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Selecting sampling frequency for measuring diving behaviour
seals: an increase in interval from 5s to 15s resulted in 20% of dives being unrecognised, a 38 ... % increase in mean maximum dive depth, a 29% increase in mean dive duration and a 12% increase in duration of ...
Meeting Document : WG-CEMP-93/14 : Author(s): I.L. Boyd (United Kingdom)
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Annual changes in species composition and abundance of myctophid fish in the north of South Georgia (CCAMLR Subarea 48.3), Antarctica, during austral winter from 2002 to 2008
area north and northwest of South Georgia, Antarctica during the austral winter from 2002 to 2008. A ... nursery ground around South Georgia. Electrona antarctica was not a major component of the recent ... . In contrast, P. choriodon, which is known as a temperate species, became to dominate the recent ...
Meeting Document : WG-EMM-10/22 : Author(s): T. Iwami, M. Naganobu, K. Taki and M. Kiyota (Japan)
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Proposal for GEF (Global Environment Facility) funding to support capacity building and training to the GEF-eligible countries with Antarctic interests
alien invasive species as a result of human visits (vessels, scientists etc) as well as with changing ... ecosystem conditions resulting from climate change; Gaining a better understanding of fishing effort and ... , particularly in relation to science processes, CCAMLR has a key role in this initiative. South Africa is ...
Meeting Document : WG-EMM-10/32 : Author(s): South Africa
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Finfish research proposals for Subarea 48.6 and Divisions 58.5.2; 58.4.3a by Koryo Maru 11 for 2012/13
has contributed to the scientific rationale for ecosystem management in a large area of the Southern ... oceans. Recently South Africa also initiated a new research plan within its EEZ around the Prince Edward ... Area in 1996 and has completed a total of 47 trips to date. Regions fished include Statistical Subarea ...
Meeting Document : WG-SAM-12/21 : Author(s): R. Ball (South Africa)
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Robust characterisation of the age structure, growth and recruitment of toothfish in the Macquarie Island and Heard Island and McDonald Islands fisheries
the stock assessment in Division 58.5.2 compared to a scenario using only catch at length data. The ... catch at age data remains a high priority for toothfish fisheries. A costing breakdown for otolith ...
Meeting Document : WG-FSA-12/P07 : Author(s): D.C. Welsford, S.G. Candy, J.J. Verdouw and J.J. Hutchins