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1. Preparation of identification keys for by-catch fish species

   Author(s):  Secretariat Title:  Preparation of identification keys for by-catch fish species Approval:  Approved

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-00/15 : Author(s): Secretariat

2. Biological features of the icefish Champsocephalus gunnari from commercial catches in Subarea 48.3 during the period from 8 December 1999 until 31 January 2000

   Abstract:  In the period from 11 December 1999 to 31 January 2000 Russian trawler "Zakhar Sorokin" carried out fishing the icefish Champsocephalus gunnari feeding consent rations in the western shelf of the South Georgia Island. Icefish 26-40 cm in length, with the average size of 30.3 cm

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-00/20 : Author(s): V.L. Senioukov (Russia)

3. UK groundfish survey in Subarea 48.3 (South Georgia and Shag Rocks), January 2000

   Abstract:  A survey was conducted by the UK around South Georgia and Shag Rocks, Subarea 48.3, from 11 January to 2 February 2000, using the FV Argos Galicia. The design followed similar surveys by the UK conducted throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. The swept area estimates of the standing stock

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-00/21 : Author(s): I. Everson, D. Agnew, P. Bagley, M. Collins, T. Daw, R. Forster, T. Marlow, A. North (United Kingdom), J. Szlakowski (Poland), E. Van Wijk (Australia), S. Wilhelms (Germany) and C. Yau (United Kingdom)

4. Notes on the biology of the South Georgia ray, Raja georgiana

   Abstract:  Morphological information is given on specimens of Raja georgiana that were caught during a demersal trawl survey in Subarea 48.3, South Georgia. It is concluded that, in spite of allometric growth, proportional measurements are best referenced to total length rather than disc width.

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-00/22 : Author(s): I. Everson, J. Kerr, C. Yau and A. Williams (United Kingdom)

5. Crab by-catch in the experimental toothfish pot fishery around South Georgia, 2000

   Abstract:  Trials of a method of fishing for toothfish using pots were undertaken by FV Argos Georgia from March to May 2000. A significant bycatch of crabs was encountered. Paralomis spinosissima occurred in shallow water, generally shallower than 800m. P. anamerae, which has not been reported for

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-00/24 : Author(s): T. Daw, D. Agnew, M. Purves, G. Pilling and C. Yau (United Kingdom)

6. Examination of the gut contents of Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) from the toothfish pot fishery trials around South Georgia

   Abstract:  To undertake the 'ecosystem approach' to fisheries management recommended by CCAMLR, an understanding of the trophic relationships of exploited species is vital. Toothfish, (Dissostichus eleginoides), represents an important target species for fisheries not only in the study

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-00/25 : Author(s): G. Pilling, T. Daw, M. Purves, D. Agnew and J. Xavier (United Kingdom)

7. Toothfish tagging programme around South Georgia, 2000

   Abstract:  A tagging programme for toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides)w as undertaken around South Georgia during early 2000. Details of the programme are given. A total of 359 toothfish were tagged during a trawl survey on the Shag Rocks shelf and a further 135 were tagged on the continental

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-00/26 : Author(s): G. Pilling, I. Everson, D. Agnew, T. Daw, R. Forster, A. North and M. Purves (United Kingdom)

8. Spawning activity of mackerel icefish at South Georgia

   Abstract:  Historical information is assessed on the distribution of spawning and larval mackerel icefish within subarea 48.3 (South Georgia). This is considered alongside other new data from commercial fisheries and research surveys. It is concluded that there is strong evidence for inshore

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-00/27 : Author(s): I . Everson, A. North (United Kingdom) and K.-H. Kock (Germany)

9. A comparison between otoliths and scales for use in estimating the age of Dissostichus eleginoides from South Georgia

   Author(s):  J. Ashford, C. Jones, S. Wischniowski, S. Bobko (USA) and I. Everson (United Kingdom) Title:  A comparison between otoliths and scales for use in estimating the age of Dissostichus eleginoides from South Georgia Approval:  Approved

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-00/28 : Author(s): J. Ashford, C. Jones, S. Wischniowski, S. Bobko (USA) and I. Everson (United Kingdom)

10. Entanglement of Antarctic fur seals Arctocephalus gazella in man made debris at Signy Island, South Orkney Islands 1999/2000

    Abstract:  The results of the fourth annual survey of entanglement of Antarctic fur seals at Signy Island,South Orkney Islands are reported for the 1999/2000 summer season. There were five sightingsof seals wearing neck collars of man-made debris. One additional sighting was of an animal that had

    Meeting Document : SC-CAMLR-XIX/BG/03 : Author(s): Delegation of the United Kingdom

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