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1. Summary of New Zealand research projects relevant to the Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area

   researchers that are relevant to spatial planning, monitoring and research in relation to the Ross Sea region ... Marine Protected Area. The inventory includes: (1) research to establish “baseline” environmental and ... ecological conditions in the Ross Sea region; (2) “process-based” research to understand environmental and ... ecological processes and interactions; (3) modelling, assessment and simulation research related to the ...

   Meeting Document : WS-SM-18/03 : Author(s): M. Pinkerton and J. Scarrow

2. High densities of pennatulaceans (sea pens) encountered at sites in the South Orkney Islands (Subarea 48.2): three potential Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems

   marine ecosystem (VME) indicator taxa, were encountered at three sites on the northeastern shelf of the ... South Orkney Islands (Subarea 48.2). The details of these encounters, utilizing occurrence and abundance ... currently registered VMEs, one of which was based solely on high densities pennatulaceans.  Although the ... proposed that consideration be given to creating a larger precautionary region that encompasses the cluster ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-18/36 : Author(s): C.D. Jones

3. A proposal to amend the CCAMLR System of Inspection

   ambiguity as to which states must abide by this System. The proposed amendment clarifies that all ... Contracting Parties, whether Members of the Commission or not, are subject to the provisions contained therein ... . Author(s):  Delegations of the EC, New Zealand and the USA Title:  A proposal to amend the CCAMLR System ...

   Meeting Document : CCAMLR-XXVI/25 : Author(s): Delegations of the EC, New Zealand and the USA

4. CCAMLR and seabirds in the Antarctic marine ecosystem

   Abstract:  This paper outlines the experiences of the 24-nation Commission for the Conservation of ... albatrosses and petrels) during fishing in the Area for which it is responsible. Details of various mitigation ... measures are provided and the effect of such measures is evaluated. Author(s):  Secretariat Title:  CCAMLR ... and seabirds in the Antarctic marine ecosystem Approval:  Approved ...

   Meeting Document : CCAMLR-XXIII/BG/23 : Author(s): Secretariat

5. The relationship between foraging behaviour and energy expenditure in Antarctic fur seals

   Abstract:  By using time-depth recorders to measure diving activity and the doubly-labelled water ... method to determine energy expenditure, the relationship between foraging behaviour and energy ... :  The relationship between foraging behaviour and energy expenditure in Antarctic fur seals Approval ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-96/07 : Author(s): Boyd, I.L., Arnould, J.P.Y., Speakman, J.R.

6. A TALE OF TWO ISLANDS: CONTRASTING FORTUNES FOR SUBANTARCTIC SKUAS AT THE PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS

   -Antarctic islands, and can be used to monitor the health of burrowing petrel populations. A survey of skuas ... at the Prince Edward Islands was conducted during December 2008, repeating a previous survey in ... km2) had a feral population of cats from the 1950s to 1980s, and still supports a large population of ... Edward Island compared to only 22% on Marion Island where penguins are more important. The numbers of ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-10/P3 : Author(s): P.G. Ryan, P.A. Whittington and R.J.M. Crawford

7. Second progress report of the CEMP Special Fund overwinter penguin tracking project

   Abstract:  We provide a 2 nd update on the progress of our project “Tracking the overwinter ... habitat use of krill-dependent predators from Subarea 48.1”. The project was initiated with support from ... the CEMP Special Fund in 2015/16. Of 150 tags purchased in 2016, all have been deployed and the data ... collection phase has recently concluded. As of 28 May 2018, the last viable tags had ceased transmitting and ...

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-18/24 : Author(s): J. Hinke, G. Watters, M. Santos, M. Korczak-Abshire and G. Milinevsky

8. METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING CONSERVATION MEASURE 22-06: AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK FOR BOTTOM IMPACTING FISHING METHODS IN THE CCAMLR AREA

   Abstract:  This paper presents a framework to assess and quantify the likely cumulative impact on ... potential VMEs from bottom fishing activity. The approach has been designed to facilitate standardized ... impacting fishing methods. Details of the New Zealand preliminary assessment using this framework are ... available in document CCAMLR XXVII-26. This paper illustrates the utility of the standardized approach and ...

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-08/53 : Author(s): B. Sharp, S. Parker and N. Smith (New Zealand)

9. Management subdivisions within the CCAMLR Area with special reference to Area 58

   Abstract:  The current subdivision of the CCAMLR Area is examined and some of the problems ... inherent in the system are outlined. A rationale for the further subdivision of Area 58 is developed and a ... on fishery data. Author(s):  S. Nicol (Australia) Title:  Management subdivisions within the CCAMLR ...

   Meeting Document : WG-KRILL-92/22 : Author(s): S. Nicol (Australia)

10. Distribution of phytoplankton in the mixed layer: implication of krill abundance

    Abstract:  The vertical trajectory of phytoplankton in the Antarctic ocean is modelled as a random ... walk with a diffusivity derived from a simple Ekman layer model and turbulence theory. The surface ... mixing layer is shallow, but diffusion is large enough to effect the vertical distribution of ... phytoplankton in the upper ocean. Author(s):  United States of America Title:  Distribution of phytoplankton in ...

    Meeting Document : SC-CAMLR-VII/BG/26 : Author(s): United States of America

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