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1. Report of the Subgroup on By-catch

   Title:  Report of the Subgroup on By-catch Approval:  Approved

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-03/67

2. The Australian exploratory toothfish fishery in CCAMLR Division 58.4.2 in season 2002/03

   Abstract:  The Australian-flagged longliner Eldfisk was approved by CCAMLR to undertake an exploratory fishery for D. mawsoni in Division 58.4.2 in the 2002/03 season. The results of the fishery involving 140 sets between 5 February and 25 March 2003 are summarised. Total catch from the three SSRUs

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-03/68 : Author(s): Delegation of Australia

3. A review of the Somniousus (sleeper shark) subgenus and a risk assessment of the sleeper shark by-catch caught in Australian sub-Antarctic fisheries

   Abstract:  This review paper summarises available information on the Somniosus (sleeper shark) subgenus, comprising three species; S. microcephalus, S. pacificus and S. antarcticus. Taxonomy, distribution, life history, biological characteristics and exploitation by fisheries is discussed.

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-03/69 : Author(s): E.M. van Wijk, R. Williams and J.D. Stevens (Australia)

4. Summary and update of tagging of Patagonian toothfish at Heard and Macquarie Islands

   Abstract:  Further data arising from the tagging programme on Patagonian Toothfish at Heard and Macquarie Islands are presented, along with a summary of results since the beginning of the programme. Results from the programme of archival tagging of toothfish are also presented. Author(s): 

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-03/70 : Author(s): Delegation of Australia

5. Coordinating approaches to incidental mortality arising from fisheries

   Abstract:  Globally, by-catch is recognised as one of the most significant issues affecting fisheries management. The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (the Commission) has adopted an ecosystem approach to managing fisheries which takes into account the direct and

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-03/71 : Author(s): A.J. Constable, C. Davies, A.T. Williamson, R. Williams and E. van Wijk (Australia)

6. In situ observations of the scavenging fauna of the South Georgia slope

   Abstract:  The scavenging fauna of the South Georgia slope was investigated from 41 baited camera deployment at depths of 471-2235 m during research cruises in September 1997 and January 2000 and 2003. The scavenging fauna was dominated by lithodid crabs, with Patagonian toothfish seen at most

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-03/76 : Author(s): M.A. Collins, I. Everson, R. Patterson, P.M. Bagley, C. Yau, M. Belchier and S. Hawkins (United Kingdom)

7. Assessment of stone crab (Lithodidae) density on the South Georgia slope using baited video cameras

   Abstract:  During January 2000 a baited video camera system was deployed fifteen times at depths of 719-1518 m around the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. Four species of lithodid (Anomura: Lithodidae) crab (Paralomis formosa, P. spinosissima, Lithodes sp. and Neolithodes diomedeae) were

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-03/77 : Author(s): M.A. Collins, C. Yau, F. Guillfoyle, P. Bagley, I. Everson, I.G. Priede and D. Agnew (United Kingdom)

8. Assessment of stone crab (Lithodidae) density on the South Georgia slope using baited video cameras

   Abstract:  During January 2000 a baited video camera system was deployed fifteen times at depths of 719-1518 m around the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. Four species of lithodid (Anomura: Lithodidae) crab (Paralomis formosa, P. spinosissima, Lithodes sp. and Neolithodes diomedeae) were

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-03/77 Text : Author(s): M.A. Collins, C. Yau, F. Guillfoyle, P. Bagley, I. Everson, I.G. Priede and D. Agnew (United Kingdom)

9. Data and parameter values from the previous year that might be used for assessments at WG-FSA 2003

   Author(s):  I. Everson (United Kingdom) Title:  Data and parameter values from the previous year that might be used for assessments at WG-FSA 2003 Approval:  Approved

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-03/78 : Author(s): I. Everson (United Kingdom)

10. Incidental mortality of birds on trawl vessels fishing for icefish in Subarea 48.3

    Author(s):  J. Hooper, D. Agnew and I. Everson (United Kingdom) Title:  Incidental mortality of birds on trawl vessels fishing for icefish in Subarea 48.3 Approval:  Approved

    Meeting Document : WG-FSA-03/79 : Author(s): J. Hooper, D. Agnew and I. Everson (United Kingdom)

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