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1. The Ross Sea toothfish fishery: proposal for conditional transition of classification from exploratory to established

   Abstract:  The Ross Sea toothfish fishery in Subarea 88.1 and 88.2A&B has been classified by CCAMLR as an exploratory fishery since 1998.  The current classification of this fishery as ‘exploratory’ has led to the widespread misconception that little information is available for this stock, and

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-11/32 : Author(s): C. Jones (USA) and S. Hanchet (New Zealand)

2. Results of phase I of the Russian research program for toothfish fishery in Subarea 88.3 during the 2010/11 season

   Abstract:  In accordance with decision of SC-CCAMLR in 2010, the Russian Federation conducted research fishery on toothfish in Subarea 88.3 in the season 2010/11. The researches were carried out onboard longliner Sparta (company “Morskoi Voron”). In total, 20 trotline sets at different depths have

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-11/36 : Author(s): Delegation of Russia

3. Plan of research fishing in Subarea 88.3 in the 2011/12 season

   Author(s):  Delegation of Russia Title:  Plan of research fishing in Subarea 88.3 in the 2011/12 season Approval:  Approved

   Meeting Document : WG-FSA-11/37 : Author(s): Delegation of Russia

4. Proposal to trial daylight setting on longliners fishing for Dissostichus eleginoides for a 10 day period during the middle of winter during the fishing season in Subarea 48.3

   Abstract:  Daylight setting is allowed in Subarea 48.4 and stringent mitigation measures have meant to date no bird mortalities have been recorded. Due to frequent storms vessels have been requesting the option to be able to set during daylight in Subarea 48.3 for safety reasons.  Recurrent

   Meeting Document : WG-IMAF-11/08 : Author(s): J. Brown (United Kingdom)

5. Proposal to amend the fishing season for longline vessels fishing for Dissostichus eleginoides in Subarea 48.3 and trial two further 5 day season extensions

   Abstract:  Following the successful earlier start of the Dissostichus eleginoides fishing season in Subarea 48.3 (26th April in 2009/10 and 21st April in 2010/11) this paper summarises the results of the past two seasons and proposes moving the beginning of the fishing season to the 21st April with

   Meeting Document : WG-IMAF-11/09 : Author(s): J. Brown (United Kingdom)

6. Assessment of the Action Plan aimed at reducing incidental catch of seabirds in the French EEZ included in the CCAMLR Division 58.5.1 and Subarea 58.6

   Abstract:  France presented at CCAMLR XXVII an action plan aimed at reducing incidental avian mortality by 50% in the French EEZ included in the statistic division and subarea 58.5.1 and 58.6 for the period 2008/2009 to 2010/2011. The aim of this document is to present the various measures

   Meeting Document : WG-IMAF-11/10 Rev. 1 : Author(s): C. Marteau (France)

7. Demonstrating global leadership in marine spatial protection

   Abstract:  The CCAMLR Commission and its Scientific Committee have some significant opportunities as they convene for their 30th annual meeting. One of the most important is fulfilling their commitment to meet the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) goal of designating a representative

   Meeting Document : CCAMLR-XXX/BG/20 : Author(s): Submitted by ASOC

8. Unhappy feet: the reduction of Adélie and chinstrap penguin populations in the West Antarctic Peninsula/Scotia Sea

   Abstract:  New and alarming evidence has been published by Trivelpiece et al. recently about the reduction of the populations of Adélie (Pygoscelis adeliae) and chinstrap penguins (Pygoscelis antarctica) in the West Antarctic Peninsula/Scotia Sea area. According to this scientific paper, Adélie and

   Meeting Document : CCAMLR-XXX/BG/21 : Author(s): Submitted by ASOC

9. CCAMLR’s next steps to stop IUU fishing

   Abstract:  Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing continues to be a problem in the Convention Area, undermining the intrinsic values of CCAMLR and of the Antarctic Treaty. In spite of the package of Conservation Measures on IUU fishing adopted by CCAMLR, there are still significant steps

   Meeting Document : CCAMLR-XXX/BG/22 : Author(s): Submitted by ASOC

10. The case for a Ross Sea marine reserve

    Abstract:  The Ross Sea continental shelf and slope have a number of characteristics that make it an ideal candidate for a marine reserve, as evidenced by its inclusion in the list of 11 priority areas, which focuses efforts on MPA designation where there are high levels of biological heterogeneity

    Meeting Document : CCAMLR-XXX/BG/23 : Author(s): Submitted by ASOC

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