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1. Expanding CCAMLR’s consideration of whales in science and management

   Abstract:  The second CCAMLR Performance Review Panel in 2017 recommended that the “relationship between krill and whales may need greater attention” (CCAMLR-XXXVI/01). There have recently been significant advancements in the understanding of the status of whales, much of scientific and management

   Meeting Document : SC-CAMLR-38/BG/24 : Author(s): Submitted by ASOC

2. CCAMLR MPAs and the global climate and biodiversity crisis

   Abstract:  The world is in a global climate and biodiversity crisis. Multiple international targets call for a global network of MPAs to curb biodiversity loss, and both the first and second CCAMLR Performance Review Panels (2008 and 2017, respectively) made recommendations for CCAMLR to advance

   Meeting Document : CCAMLR-38/BG/44 : Author(s): Submitted by ASOC

3. Next steps in cooperation between CCAMLR and the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)

   Abstract:  CCAMLR and the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) signed an Arrangement last year that included several areas for cooperation between the two organizations. Before this process was completed, however, significant fishing took place in SIOFA waters on toothfish stocks that

   Meeting Document : CCAMLR-38/BG/45 : Author(s): Submitted by ASOC

4. Improving the monitoring and control of transhipments in CCAMLR

   Abstract:  Improving monitoring and control of transhipments continues to be a key issue for CCAMLR. The 2 nd Performance Review Panel (PR2) has recommended that CCAMLR take action on transhipments, but this has not yet occurred. ASOC provides further detail on how CCAMLR could implement the PR2

   Meeting Document : CCAMLR-38/BG/46 : Author(s): Submitted by ASOC

5. About unidentified fishing gear at CCAMLR Fishing Area 88.1С

   Abstract:  The CCAMLR Member States were informed by the circular letter of CCAMLR No COMM CIRC 17/100 that the fishing vessel "Sunstar" (flying the flag of the Republic of Korea) picked up the unidentified fishing gear at CCAMLR Fishing Area 88.1С on November 23, 2017 which was set

   Meeting Document : CCAMLR-38/BG/49 : Author(s): Delegation of Ukraine

6. Southern Ocean fishing vessel management

   Abstract:  This paper provides an update on the development of safety measures for non-SOLAS vessels, including fishing vessels, by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and refers to initiatives aimed at the implementation of the IMO’s Polar Code. It also elaborates on the development of

   Meeting Document : CCAMLR-38/BG/47 : Author(s): Submitted by ASOC

7. Overview on the development of using the fishing-vessel-based acoustic data in the estimation of distribution and abundance of Antarctic krill

   Author(s):  X. Wang, X. Zhao and X. Yu Title:  Overview on the development of using the fishing-vessel-based acoustic data in the estimation of distribution and abundance of Antarctic krill Microsoft Word File:  sc-38-bg-26.docx Approval:  Approved Secretariat Workflow Status:  Content Approved

   Meeting Document : SC-CAMLR-38/BG/26 : Author(s): X. Wang, X. Zhao and X. Yu

8. Research and monitoring by New Zealand and Italy in support of the Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area

   Abstract:  In 2016 the Commission adopted Conservation Measure (CM) 91-05, establishing the Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area (RSRMPA). Annex B of this CM specifies the RSRMPA specific objectives and the Management Plan. In addition, Annex C specifies the Priority elements for Scientific

   Meeting Document : SC-CAMLR-38/BG/25 Rev. 1 : Author(s): Delegations of New Zealand and Italy

9. Catch removals due to killer and sperm whale interactions across sub-Antarctic fisheries

   Abstract:  Fisheries are human activities that alter resource availability for species in marine ecosystems. While fisheries remove fish biomass, they may also provide new feeding opportunities to various marine predators. These species, depredating on catches directly on the fishing gear, has

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-2019/33 : Author(s): P. Tixier, P. Burch, F. Massiot-Granier, P. Ziegler, D. Welsford, M.-A. Lea, M.A. Hindell, C. Guinet, S. Wotherspoon, N. Gasco, C. Péron, G. Duhamel, R. Arangio, R. Tascheri, S. Somhlaba and J.P.Y. Arnould

10. Disentangling the influence of three major threats on the demography of an albatross community

    Abstract:  Climate change, fisheries and invasive species represent three pervasive threats to seabirds, globally. Understanding the relative influence and compounding nature of marine and terrestrial threats on the demography of seabird communities is vital for evidence-based conservation. Using

    Meeting Document : WG-FSA-2019/34 : Author(s): J.B. Cleeland, D. Pardo, B. Raymond, G.N. Tuck, C.R. McMahon, R.A. Phillips, R. Alderman, M.-A. Lea and M.A. Hindell

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