Analysis of the krill spatial distribution characteristics as the important factor in fishery management in Area 48 (report of the CCAMLR scholarship recipient)

Analysis of the krill spatial distribution characteristics as the important factor for the krill fishery management in Area was performed by Sytov A. being   the CCAMLR Scholarship recipient (mentor Kasatkina S.). The data obtained  from the multiannual Russian observations in the Area 48, including acoustic surveys data, fishery statistics (haul by haul), the data obtained during scientific observation on board fishing vessels (including acoustic and biological observations) were  analyzed for the period from 1980 to 2002. The main results of this analysis are shown.