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1. UPDATE ON ITEMS OF INTEREST TO WG-IMAF

   Abstract:  This paper documents recent and ongoing developments in New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone that are relevant to the work of the IMAF working group. The bycatch of seabirds by fisheries within New Zealand’s EEZ in recent years that either breed or forage within the CCAMLR convention

   Meeting Document : WG-IMAF-09/16 : Author(s): N. Walker (New Zealand)

2. AGREEMENT ON THE CONSERVATION OF ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS – REPORT TO AD HOC WG-IMAF

   Abstract:  The Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels held the Third Session of its Meeting of the Parties from 27 April – 1 May 2009. Key outcomes of relevance to the Ad Hoc WG-IMAF were the adoption of the Advisory Committee’s Work Programme for 2010-2012 and the granting of

   Meeting Document : WG-IMAF-09/17 : Author(s): Submitted by ACAP

3. Agenda for the Subgroup on Acoustic Survey and Analysis Methods

   Title:  Agenda for the Subgroup on Acoustic Survey and Analysis Methods Approval:  Approved

   Meeting Document : SG-ASAM-09/01

4. List of participants

   Title:  List of participants Approval:  Approved

   Meeting Document : SG-ASAM-09/02

5. List of participants

   Title:  List of participants Approval:  Approved

   Meeting Document : SG-ASAM-09/03

6. Net-based verification of acoustic techniques used to identify Antarctic krill

   Abstract:  Acoustic target classification protocols recently adopted by utilising the Stochastic Distorted Wave Approximation (SDWBA) krill target strength model, are assessed. Three frequency acoustic data and concurrent net information, from 16 net hauls through krill aggregations, were collected

   Meeting Document : SG-ASAM-09/04 : Author(s): J. Watkins and S. Fielding (United Kingdom)

7. Preliminary acoustic results from the New Zealand IPY-CAML survey of the Ross Sea region in February-March 2008

   Abstract:  During February and March 2008 New Zealand carried out a major research voyage into the Ross Sea region in support of the International Polar Year Census of Antarctic Marine Life (IPY-CAML). The 50 day voyage on the research vessel Tangaroa involved an extensive survey of marine

   Meeting Document : SG-ASAM-09/05 : Author(s): R. O’Driscoll, G. Macaulay, S. Gauthier, M. Pinkerton and S. Hanchet (New Zealand)

8. AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK FOR BOTTOM FISHING METHODS IN THE CCAMLR AREA

   Abstract:  This paper presents a methodological framework to estimate the likely cumulative impact on fragile benthic organisms from bottom fishing activity. The approach has been designed to facilitate standardized application among various gear types and areas to allow comparisons between

   Meeting Document : WG-SAM-09/P01 : Author(s): B.R. Sharp, S.J. Parker and N. Smith (New Zealand)

9. CONVERSION FACTORS AND GREEN WEIGHT CALCULATION IN THE ANTARCTIC KRILL FISHERY

   Abstract:  Information was taken from CCAMLR observer reports and interviews with fishing masters; The variation in reported conversion factors for similar reported products can be attributed to a number of reasons:.; o Differences in the method of processing the same products o Seasonal variation

   Meeting Document : TASO-09/06 : Author(s): Moir Clark, J., Peatman, T.

10. IMPLEMENTATION OF CCAMLR OBSERVER PROGRAM ON KRILL FISHERIES

    Abstract:  The aim of this document is to serve as an objective guideline to decide on an appropriate observer coverage to understand overall behaviour and impact of the fishery. CCAMLR Observer data, together with haul-by-haul fine-scale data were used to identify the target SSMUs and the critical

    Meeting Document : TASO-09/07 : Author(s): Kawaguchi, S.

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