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1. Proposal by the Russian Federation to open Areas of Special Scientific Interest in three sectors of Antarctica in the CCAMLR Convention Area

   Abstract:  According to the Antarctic Treaty, which came into force in 1961, Antarctica is an area free from military and industrial activity. International cooperation is aimed at the development of scientific research and biological resources in the Southern Ocean. The regulations on such

   Meeting Document : CCAMLR-XXXIV/BG/22 : Author(s): Delegation of the Russian Federation

2. 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 FV New Polar. A total of 77 random and representative hauls were completed giving good geographic coverage and encompassing depths between 108 and 352m. The overall biomass of mackerel icefish

   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)

3. Preliminary tag-recapture based population assessment of Antarctic toothfish in Subarea 48.4

   Abstract:  The stock of Antarctic toothfish in the CCAMLR subarea 48.4 was conservatively estimated using the Chapman method as 621 tonnes. At a harvest rate of γ = 0.038 this would indicate a 2015/16 yield of 24 t for the Antarctic toothfish in the region, compared to the previous 2014/15

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-15/31 : Author(s): N.D. Walker, V. Laptikhovsky, T. Earl and C. Darby (United Kingdom)

4. Proposed amendments to Conservation Measure 51-06 (2014) General measure for scientific observation in fisheries for Euphausia superba

   Abstract:  Due to uncertainties in Antarctic krill stock, which do not allow scientists to develop comprehensive system of Feedback management of krill fishery and to provide work on forecast of the ecosystem changes that has been mentioned at the Warsaw 2015 Meeting of the WG-EMM, Ukraine suggest

   Meeting Document : CCAMLR-XXXIV/BG/34 : Author(s): Delegation of Ukraine

5. Revised research plan for the exploratory longline fishery for Dissostichus spp. in 2015/16 in Division 58.4.3a

   Abstract:  In Division 58.4.3a, since 2012, research fishing has been conducted in the research block by two vessels using longlines: Shinsei Maru No. 3 (Japan) and the Saint André (France). The catch limit for Dissostichus spp. is 32 tonnes and the total reported catch up in 2013/2014 was 32

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-15/78 : Author(s): A. Rélot-Stirnemann (France)

6. The Chinese national scientific observer program for the krill fishery in the Convention Areas from fishing season 2009/10 to 2014/15

   Abstract:  Since entered in the krill fishery in the 2009/10 fishing season, China has made every efforts to ensure maximum coverage possible and high quality scientific observation throughout Chinese krill fishing activities. The Bureau of Fisheries (BoF), Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) of P. R.

   Meeting Document : SC-CAMLR-XXXIV/BG/28 : Author(s): Delegation of the People’s Republic of China

7. Implementing Article II of the CAMLR Convention

   Abstract:  This paper presents a document written by Dr. Robert (Bob) Hofman and submitted to the 2015 CCAMLR Symposium in Santiago, Chile. Dr. Hofman was a member of the United States delegation during the negotiation of the CAMLR Convention. ASOC has provided some additional background for CCAMLR

   Meeting Document : CCAMLR-XXXIV/BG/25 : Author(s): Submitted by ASOC

8. Revisiting CCAMLR’s Approach to Management – A compendium of papers that explores the implementation of the CAMLR Convention

   Abstract:  ASOC originally compiled this compendium to assist discussions at the recent 2 nd CCAMLR Symposium. We note that at last year’s meeting CCAMLR agreed to maintain MPA papers in one place on the web site for ongoing reference. ASOC recommends that CCAMLR also place key reference documents

   Meeting Document : CCAMLR-XXXIV/BG/26 : Author(s): Submitted by ASOC

9. The Ross Sea Region Marine Protected Area: Current proposal and looking forward

   Abstract:  MPAs are an important tool for biodiversity conservation with benefits for fisheries management. Since MPA planning commenced, CCAMLR has identified the Ross Sea as a key region in a representative system of Southern Ocean MPAs due to its scientific and biological value. The original

   Meeting Document : CCAMLR-XXXIV/BG/27 : Author(s): Submitted by ASOC

10. Quantifying the impacts of ice on demersal longlining in CCAMLR Subarea 88.1 with updated information on the 2014/15 season

    Abstract:  The effect of sea ice is acknowledged as a major influence on fishing operations in high latitudes but not widely understood in detail other than by fishers and specialists in Antarctic fisheries research and management. A retrospective analysis over a 15 year period up to the 2013/14

    Meeting Document : WG-FSA-15/35 : Author(s): J.M. Fenaughty and S.J. Parker (New Zealand)

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