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    WG-SAM-12

    Full Name
    Working Group on Statistics, Assessments and Modelling
    Location:
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
    Meeting Start Date/Time:
    Meeting End Date/Time:
    Submissions Due
    Monday, 11 June 2012 - 00:00 Australia/Hobart (Working Group Paper)
    Meeting Report:
    e-sc-xxxi-a05.pdf (263.16 KB)

      Documents

      Document Number Title Agenda Item(s)
      WG-SAM-12/01
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      Draft agenda - Working Group on Statistics, Assessments and Modelling (Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, 25 to 29 June 2012)
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      WG-SAM-12/02
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      List of participants - Working Group on Statistics, Assessments and Modelling (Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, 25 to 29 June 2012)
      1.1
      WG-SAM-12/03
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      List of documents - Working Group on Statistics, Assessments and Modelling (Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, 25 to 29 June 2012)
      1.1
      WG-SAM-12/04
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      Plan of research program of the Russian Federation in Subarea 48.5 (Weddell Sea) in season 2012/13
      A.F. Petrov, V.A. Tatarnikov and I.I. Gordeev (Russia)
      4
      WG-SAM-12/05
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      Results of Phase I and II of the research program for toothfish fishery in Subarea 88.3 during the 2010/11–2011/12 seasons
      A.F. Petrov, V.A. Tatarnikov, K.V. Shust, I.I. Gordeev, E.F. Kulish (Russia)
      4
      WG-SAM-12/06
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      Deployment of research hauls in the exploratory fisheries for Dissostichus spp. in Subareas 48.6 and 58.4 in 2011/12
      Secretariat
      3
      WG-SAM-12/07
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      Data requirements for research fishing
      Secretariat
      3
      WG-SAM-12/08
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      Report of the 1st and the 2nd stage of research fishing conducted by Russian Federation in SSRU 882A in 2010–2012
      E.F. Kulish and I.I. Gordeev (Russia)
      4
      WG-SAM-12/09
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      Research plan for the exploratory longline fishery for Dissostichus spp. in 2012/13 in Subarea 48.6 and Divisions 58.4.1, 58.4.2 and 58.4.3a
      Submitted on behalf of Japan
      3
      WG-SAM-12/10 Rev. 1
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      Research plan for the exploratory longline fishery for Dissostichus spp. in 2012/13 in Division 58.4.1
      Submitted on behalf of the Republic of Korea
      3
      WG-SAM-12/11
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      Notification for multi-year research in Subarea 48.5
      Submitted on behalf of Russia
      4
      WG-SAM-12/12 Rev. 1
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      Research plan for the exploratory longline fishery for Dissostichus spp. in 2012/13 in Subarea 48.6 and Divisions 58.4.2 and 58.4.3a
      Submitted on behalf of South Africa
      3
      WG-SAM-12/13
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      Research plan for the exploratory longline fishery for Dissostichus spp. in 2012/13 in Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2
      Submitted on behalf of Spain
      3
      WG-SAM-12/14
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      Research plan for the exploratory longline fishery for Dissostichus spp. in 2012/13 in Division 58.4.3a
      Submitted on behalf of France
      3
      WG-SAM-12/15 Rev. 1
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      Preliminary reports on abundance and biological information of toothfish in Division 58.4.3b by Shinsei Maru No. 3 in the 2011/12 and proposal of the consecutive survey in the 2012/13
      K. Taki, T. Iwami, M. Kiyota and T. Ichii (Japan)
      4
      WG-SAM-12/16
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      Reports on abundance and biological information on toothfish in Divisions 58.4.4a and 58.4.4b by Shinsei Maru No. 3 in 2011/12 season
      K. Taki, T. Iwami, M. Kiyota and T. Ichii (Japan)
      4
      WG-SAM-12/17
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      Research plan for toothfish in Divisions 58.4.4a and 58.4.4b by Shinsei Maru No. 3 in 2012/13
      Delegation of Japan
      4
      WG-SAM-12/18
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      Method of age determination for Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni)
      E.N. Kyznetsova, A.F. Petrov and V.A. Bizikov (Russia)
      5
      WG-SAM-12/19
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      Movement of Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) in Subarea 48.3
      T. Peatman, S.M. Martin, J. Pearce and R.E. Mitchell (United Kingdom)
      2
      WG-SAM-12/20
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      Estimation of toothfish distribution and population size in Subarea 88.3 by results of research longline fishing in 2011–2012
      V.A. Tatarnikov, I.G. Istomin and V.V. Akishin (Russia)
      4, 5
      WG-SAM-12/21
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      Finfish research proposals for Subarea 48.6 and Divisions 58.5.2; 58.4.3a by Koryo Maru 11 for 2012/13
      R. Ball (South Africa)
      3
      WG-SAM-12/22
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      CCAMLR tagging program: tag link status update
      Secretariat
      3
      WG-SAM-12/23
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      Measures to avoid bias in abundance estimates of Dissostichus spp. based on tag-recapture data
      D.C. Welsford and P.E. Ziegler (Australia)
      2.2, 2.3
      WG-SAM-12/24
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      Influence of tag numbers, size of tagged fish, duration of the tagging program, and auxiliary data on bias and precision of an integrated stock assessment
      P.E. Ziegler (Australia)
      2.1, 2.3
      WG-SAM-12/25
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      Are tagging targets set in appropriate terms?
      R.W. Leslie and C. Heinecken (South Africa)
      2
      WG-SAM-12/26
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      Drawing on international experience to improve performance of CCAMLR tagging programs
      S. Parker and S. Mormede (New Zealand)
      2.1, 2.2
      WG-SAM-12/27
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      Viability criteria for tagging toothfish
      S. Parker (New Zealand)
      2.1, 2.2
      WG-SAM-12/28
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      Proposal to continue the time series of research surveys to monitor abundance of pre-recruit Antarctic toothfish in the southern Ross Sea in 2013
      S.M. Hanchet, S. Mormede, S.J. Parker and A. Dunn (New Zealand)
      4
      WG-SAM-12/29
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      Results of a research survey to monitor abundance of pre-recruit Antarctic toothfish in the southern Ross Sea, February 2012
      S.M. Hanchet, S. Mormede, A. Dunn (New Zealand) and H.-S. Jo (Republic of Korea)
      4
      WG-SAM-12/30
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      The development of spatially and temporally controlled measures of survival and tag-detection for the CCAMLR tagging program
      S. Mormede and A. Dunn (New Zealand)
      2.3
      WG-SAM-12/31
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      Recommendations for CCAMLR tagging procedures
      S. Parker, J. Fenaughty (New Zealand), E. Appleyard (Secretariat) and C. Heinecken (South Africa)
      2.1, 2.2
      WG-SAM-12/32
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      Preliminary results from the Argentine tagging program for the Patagonian toothfish in the south-western Atlantic
      P.A. Martínez, J.A. Waessle and O.C. Wöhler (Argentina)
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      WG-SAM-12/33
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      A characterisation of the toothfish fishery in Subarea 48.6 from 2003/04 to 2011/12
      R. Wiff (Chile), M. Belchier (United Kingdom) and J. Arata (Chile)
      3, 4

      Provisional Agenda

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      1     Introduction

      The Scientific Committee established WG-SAM during CCAMLR-XXV (SC-CAMLR-XXV, paragraph 13.12), with a directed emphasis on developing, refining, and evaluating quantitative approaches for all Antarctic marine living resources managed by CCAMLR. WG-SAM serves as a flexible technical group to address quantitative issues relevant to WG-FSA, WG-EMM, and ad hoc WG-IMAF (SC-CAMLR-XXV, paragraphs 13.4 to 13.8). WG-SAM is to provide advice necessary for the work of these working groups and the Scientific Committee.

      Working papers submitted to WG-SAM, along with presentations and analyses conducted during the meeting, will form the basis for discussion and advice.

      The terms of reference for the Working Group on Statistics, Assessments and Modelling (WG-SAM) are:

      To provide advice to the Scientific Committee and its working groups on:

      (i) quantitative assessment methods, statistical procedures, and modelling approaches for the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources; and

      (ii) the implementation and data requirements of such methods, procedures and approaches.

      1.1     Opening of the meeting
      1.2     Adoption of the agenda and organisation of the meeting

      Amendments to and adoption of the meeting agenda, assignment of working papers to agenda items, appointment of rapporteurs and procedures for the production of the report and establishment of ad hoc subgroups if necessary.

      Previously, agendas have been structured generally to account for the areas of work most likely to engage WG-SAM. However, in 2012, WG-SAM has been tasked to focus its discussion primarily on a review of the CCAMLR tagging programme for Dissostichus spp.  (SC-CAMLR-XXX, paragraphs 15.3 and 15.4).

      2     Focus topic: review of the CCAMLR tagging program

      In its discussions last year on new and exploratory toothfish fisheries, the Scientific Committee considered that it was timely to carry out a review of the CCAMLR tagging program (SC-CAMLR-XXX, paragraph 15.4). It recommended that some specific elements of the program be considered as a high priority focus topic for WG-SAM which could include:

      • alternative tagging technologies,
      • experiments to examine tag mortality and tag detectability,
      • review of tagging protocols,
      • development and provision of a training module for vessel operators,
      • tag-based stock assessment issues,
      • programme performance metrics
      • data grooming
      • factors affecting recapture rates

      Members are invited to submit papers relevant to these items as well as other aspects relevant to the tagging program. Discussion will begin on the first day and contribute to advice provided to WG-FSA and the Scientific Committee. It might be useful to discuss the program under three broad headings:

      1. Design of program
      2. Implementation of program
      3. Analysis of results from tagging program
      2.2     Implementation of program
      WG-SAM-12/23 Measures to avoid bias in abundance estimates of Dissostichus spp. based on tag-recapture data
      D.C. Welsford and P.E. Ziegler (Australia)
      WG-SAM-12/26 Drawing on international experience to improve performance of CCAMLR tagging programs
      S. Parker and S. Mormede (New Zealand)
      WG-SAM-12/27 Viability criteria for tagging toothfish
      S. Parker (New Zealand)
      WG-SAM-12/31 Recommendations for CCAMLR tagging procedures
      S. Parker, J. Fenaughty (New Zealand), E. Appleyard (Secretariat) and C. Heinecken (South Africa)
      3     Evaluation of research plans from Members notifying to fish in exploratory fisheries in Subareas 48.6 and 58.4

      A requirement to submit research plans in notifications for exploratory fisheries in areas other than Subareas 88.1 and 88.2 was adopted by the Commission at its 2011 meeting (CCAMLR, 2011). WG-SAM will review these research plans to determine whether they meet the requirements for CCAMLR sponsored research as laid out in SC-CAMLR-XXX, Annex 5, paragraphs 2.25 and 2.26. The review will use the format provided in Table 5 of SC-CAMLR-XXX. 

      4     Review of scientific research proposals for other areas (e.g. closed areas, areas with zero catch limits, Subareas 88.1 and 88.2)

      Scientific research carried out during the 2011/12 season will be reviewed and proposals for further research on toothfish stocks in these areas evaluated. WG-SAM will review any new research proposals to determine whether they meet the requirements for CCAMLR sponsored research using the format provided in Table 5 of SC-CAMLR-XXX.  In addition, WG-SAM will review data requirements from such surveys including reviewing the existing C4 form and associated worksheets.

      WG-SAM-12/04 Plan of research program of the Russian Federation in Subarea 48.5 (Weddell Sea) in season 2012/13
      A.F. Petrov, V.A. Tatarnikov and I.I. Gordeev (Russia)
      WG-SAM-12/05 Results of Phase I and II of the research program for toothfish fishery in Subarea 88.3 during the 2010/11–2011/12 seasons
      A.F. Petrov, V.A. Tatarnikov, K.V. Shust, I.I. Gordeev, E.F. Kulish (Russia)
      WG-SAM-12/08 Report of the 1st and the 2nd stage of research fishing conducted by Russian Federation in SSRU 882A in 2010–2012
      E.F. Kulish and I.I. Gordeev (Russia)
      WG-SAM-12/11 Notification for multi-year research in Subarea 48.5
      Submitted on behalf of Russia
      WG-SAM-12/15 Rev. 1 Preliminary reports on abundance and biological information of toothfish in Division 58.4.3b by Shinsei Maru No. 3 in the 2011/12 and proposal of the consecutive survey in the 2012/13
      K. Taki, T. Iwami, M. Kiyota and T. Ichii (Japan)
      WG-SAM-12/16 Reports on abundance and biological information on toothfish in Divisions 58.4.4a and 58.4.4b by Shinsei Maru No. 3 in 2011/12 season
      K. Taki, T. Iwami, M. Kiyota and T. Ichii (Japan)
      WG-SAM-12/17 Research plan for toothfish in Divisions 58.4.4a and 58.4.4b by Shinsei Maru No. 3 in 2012/13
      Delegation of Japan
      WG-SAM-12/20 Estimation of toothfish distribution and population size in Subarea 88.3 by results of research longline fishing in 2011–2012
      V.A. Tatarnikov, I.G. Istomin and V.V. Akishin (Russia)
      WG-SAM-12/28 Proposal to continue the time series of research surveys to monitor abundance of pre-recruit Antarctic toothfish in the southern Ross Sea in 2013
      S.M. Hanchet, S. Mormede, S.J. Parker and A. Dunn (New Zealand)
      WG-SAM-12/29 Results of a research survey to monitor abundance of pre-recruit Antarctic toothfish in the southern Ross Sea, February 2012
      S.M. Hanchet, S. Mormede, A. Dunn (New Zealand) and H.-S. Jo (Republic of Korea)
      WG-SAM-12/33 A characterisation of the toothfish fishery in Subarea 48.6 from 2003/04 to 2011/12
      R. Wiff (Chile), M. Belchier (United Kingdom) and J. Arata (Chile)
      5     Methods for assessing finfish stocks in established fisheries, notably Dissostichus spp.

      Methods for assessing stock status and yield have been agreed and are in use for Dissostichus spp., Champsocephalus gunnari and Euphausia superba for the main areas in which these species are fished. Proposals to modify these methods or to consider alternative methods will be reviewed under this item.

      6     Other business

      Members are invited to identify issues for consideration under other business.

      7     Advice to the Scientific Committee
      7.1     WG-FSA
      7.2     General

      WG-SAM provides advice to each of the working groups and to the Scientific Committee on statistics, assessments and modelling. Specific advice that has been requested will be summarised in this agenda item following general discussion in other agenda items. Advice will also be given to the Scientific Committee on the priorities apparent during the meeting for the development and refinement of quantitative methods.

      8     Adoption of report and close of meeting

      As is usual practice in meetings of the Scientific Committee and its working groups, rapporteurs will draft sections of the report according to general guidelines for its production. The Secretariat is responsible for formatting, editing and circulation of the report. Any proposed changes to the report prior to report adoption need to be arranged through the rapporteurs, who will then provide the appropriate changes to the Secretariat. Adoption of the report will be conducted interactively using a video projector and support from the Secretariat.

      Discussion will conclude at the end of the day on Wednesday, allowing for Thursday and Friday morning for report preparation and reading. Report adoption will be on Friday afternoon.