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1. Proposal for a new Antarctic Specially Protected Area at Cape Washington and Silverfish Bay, Terra Nova Bay, Ross Sea

   Abstract:  The United States and Italy submitted a proposal for a new Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA), accompanied by a Management Plan, to CEP XV, 11-15 June 2012. The plan is entitled C ape Washington and Silverfish Bay, Northern Terra Nova Bay, Ross Sea. Author(s):  Delegations of the

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-12/47 : Author(s): Delegations of the USA and Italy

2. Krill fishery report: 2012 update

   Abstract:  So far this season (2011/12), nine vessels from Chile, China, Japan, Korea and Norway have fished for krill in Area 48; one vessel is using the continuous fishing system. The total catch reported to May 2012 was 78468 t, mostly taken from Subarea 48.1 in December, April and May. Seven

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-12/05 : Author(s): Secretariat

3. Potential VMEs around Elephant and the South Shetland Islands (Subarea 48.1)

   Abstract:  Bottom trawl sample data from two research cruises were used to identify potential VMEs in the South Shetland Islands area.  High biomass densities of VME indicator taxa, meeting the 10 kg/1200 m 2 threshold previously set (Lockhart & Jones, 2009), were detected for 5 stations around

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-12/51 : Author(s): S.J. Lockhart (USA), N. Wilson (Australia) and E. Lazo-Wasem (USA)

4. Network characterisation of the food-web of the Ross Sea, Antarctica

   Abstract:  A balanced ecosystem model is used to explore the system-level characteristics of the food-web of the Ross Sea shelf and slope before the advent of commercial fishing for Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) in the region. We evaluate: (1) biomass and flow of organic matter by

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-12/53 : Author(s): M.H. Pinkerton and J.M. Bradford-Grieve (New Zealand)

5. Preliminary plan for research and monitoring in the Ross Sea region, in association with spatial marine protection

   Abstract:  This document provides a preliminary version of a  research and monitoring plan to accompany a proposal to CCAMLR for the establishment of a system of MPAs in the Ross Sea region in 2012. The draft Conservation Measure which with this research and monitoring plan is associated includes

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-12/57 : Author(s): M.H. Pinkerton and B. Sharp (New Zealand)

6. A review and analysis of indices from CEMP data

   Abstract:  A data checking and validation process was undertaken for the data held in the CCAMLR Ecosystem Monitoring Programme database.  An outcome from this this analysis has provided an opportunity to examine the temporal patterns in the available time series as well as inter-site and inter

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-12/62 : Author(s): Secretariat

7. Lessons from CCAMLR on the implementation of the ecosystem approach to managing fisheries

   Abstract:  The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) is widely recognised as a leading international organisation in developing best-practice in the ecosystem approach to managing fisheries.  CCAMLR provides a useful case study for examining the impediments

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-12/P06 : Author(s): A.J. Constable

8. Notification of Ukraine’s intent to conduct krill fishing in 2012/13

   Abstract:  Notification of Ukraine’s intent to conduct krill fishing in 2012/13 Author(s):  Submitted on behalf of Ukraine Title:  Notification of Ukraine’s intent to conduct krill fishing in 2012/13 Approval:  Approved

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-12/13 : Author(s): Submitted on behalf of Ukraine

9. Notification of Poland’s intent to conduct krill fishing in 2012/13

   Abstract:  Notification of Poland’s intent to conduct krill fishing in 2012/13 Author(s):  Submitted on behalf of Poland Title:  Notification of Poland’s intent to conduct krill fishing in 2012/13 Approval:  Approved

   Meeting Document : WG-EMM-12/12 : Author(s): Submitted on behalf of Poland

10. Notification of Norway’s intent to conduct krill fishing in 2012/13

    Abstract:  Notification of Norway’s intent to conduct krill fishing in 2012/13 Author(s):  Submitted on behalf of Norway Title:  Notification of Norway’s intent to conduct krill fishing in 2012/13 Approval:  Approved

    Meeting Document : WG-EMM-12/11 : Author(s): Submitted on behalf of Norway

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