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ASOC Report to CCAMLR

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Document Number:
CCAMLR-43/BG/34
Author(s):
ASOC
Submitted By:
Ms Claire Christian
Approved By:
Ms Claire Christian
Agenda Item(s)
CCAMLR-43 - 11.2.1 - Reports of observers from international organisations
SC-CAMLR-43 - 10.2 - Reports of observers from other international organisations
Abstract

ASOC has submitted several background papers to CCAMLR-43, including: the safety and environmental impact of fishing vessels, a report from the compliance workshop co-hosted with the Republic of Korea, an analysis of the FAO transshipment guidelines, and the relationship between science and conservation. Additionally, ASOC has submitted several papers presenting the results of scientific research relevant to CCAMLR. Throughout the intersessional period, ASOC and its member organizations have actively supported Antarctic conservation by funding scientific research, fostering dialogue among CCAMLR stakeholders, supporting the harmonization symposium, and organizing various educational and outreach initiatives.