CCAMLR-XXVII

A proposal is put forward to amend CCAMLR’s Conservation Measure on bottom fishing in the Convention Area to remove ambiguity as to the geographic coverage of this conservation measure. The proposed amendment clarifies that all of Division 58.4.1 is included in the geographic area covered by this Conservation Measure.

The United States wishes to submit for the consideration of other Commission Members a proposal to revise CCAMLR’s Scheme of International Scientific Observation. The proposal attempts to clarify requirements and responsibilities relevant to CCAMLR International Scientific Observers, Designating Members, and Receiving Members.

Because the requirements to participate in a New or Exploratory Fishery are substantially different, the United States proposes to combine the two measures so that needed information and data are gathered and submitted to CCAMLR in all years of the fishery. The proposed CM attempts to ensure a minimum change in existing text which has already been agreed by the Commission in the existing two Read More
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SC-CAMLR and its working groups have previously identified the lack of review of scientific research conducted within the CCAMLR Area as a key issue. At the 2007 CCAMLR meetings, there was agreement that Conservation Measure 24-01 should be reviewed to ensure that it is consistent with its intended purpose. Furthermore, SC-CAMLR agreed that if surveys are to be approved under this measure, Read More
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Australia has identified three general improvements to conservation measures that would assist the operation of CCAMLR in meeting its overall objectives. In summary Australia recommends that: o Conservation Measure 10-02 paragraph 4(x) specify that high quality photographs must be submitted; o the IUU Vessel Lists include all subsequent sightings or IUU related activities of listed vessels by Read More
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At CCAMLR XXVI there was significant discussion in the Commission regarding a notification to conduct pair trawling operations in the krill fisheries in the 2007/08 season. During the discussion it was suggested that as the pair trawling method had not previously been used in the CCAMLR Area and there were no established data collection and analysis methods, the use of pair trawling in the Read More
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Australia is encouraged by the willingness of Members to support the orderly and precautionary development of the krill fishery as it continues to expand. Currently Contracting Parties as well as Members are able to participate in krill fisheries. This is different to the approach taken by the Commission for new and exploratory fisheries as only Members can participate in these fisheries. To Read More
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This paper is presented for the Commission’s consideration and sets out the projected outcome of the budget for 2008, a draft of the 2009 budget and an indicative forecast for the 2010 budget. The presentation is in the format determined by the Commission at its 2002 Meeting.

The intersessional group on the Development of a Compliance Evaluation procedure has agreed to a body of work, including a workshop to be held concurrently with WG-EMM in 2009. The group seek endorsement from the Commission of the proposed work plan and seeks approval for funding for the workshop.

Le présent document synthétise les observations françaises en matière de pêche illicite pour l'année écoulée. Il propose une analyse des évolutions du phénomène et des axes d'amélioration de la lutte.

Le dispositif de surveillance des zones économiques exclusives (ZEE) françaises déployé par la France a été maintenu tout au long de l’année. Il s’est révélé efficace, et la pêche INN Read More
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This paper summarises past discussions by the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP) about non-native species (NNS). The intention is to provide a central resource for the CEP’s continuing consideration of this important topic which receives the highest priority in the 5-yer CEP workplan.

Under Conservation Measure 41-01 (Annex C - Tagging Program for Dissostichus spp. in Exploratory Fisheries), the flag States of fishing vessels participating in exploratory fisheries are responsible for ensuring the tagging of Dissostichus spp., tag recovery and correct reporting. At CCAMLR XXVI (2007), “the Commission requested the Secretariat to annually prepare and submit a table for SCIC’s Read More
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In this paper, ASOC draws CCAMLR’s attention to the most pressing issues in relation to the ecosystem-based management of the krill fishery, including the adoption of a conservation measure that ensures systematic scientific observer coverage, the development of a coordinated research plan to address key scientific uncertainties at the SSMU level in Area 48, and the consideration of feedback Read More
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Lack of adequate governance of the high seas areas has resulted in the continued degradation of ocean and marine habitats. Ȁ e ecosystem approach, which comprises integrated, precautionary management policies, can be an important tool to reverse this situation. CCAMLR was a pioneer in the incorporation of an ecosystem approach to the conservation and management of marine living resources, and Read More
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In this paper ASOC makes the case for CCAMLR to move swiftly to begin the process of designating networks of comprehensive, adequate and representative marine protected areas including marine reserves in the Southern Ocean. Recent progress on the global agenda to implement of marine protected areas on the high seas is discussed to inform and spur action. This process should be informed by Read More
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Climate change has emerged as an important topic in Antarctic research over the past decade, but little in the way of policy or operational change has resulted at CCAMLR. Over the past 50 years major alterations of the ecological workings of the Southern Ocean have been underway. These changes are accelerating as time passes, including regional changes in sea ice persistence and extent. The Read More
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Last year the Commission considered a proposal for a Conservation Measure concerning the adoption of a trade measure that will promote compliance with CCAMLR’s agreed upon rules to bring sustainable fishing. The proposal received the support of all but one State. ASOC would like to support the adoption of this Conservation Measure by the Commission at its XXVII Meeting, and clarify why the Read More
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ASOC submitted a paper to the June meeting of the International Whaling Commission in Santiago outlining the reasons why the IWC, in concert with CCAMLR and other appropriate international bodies, should develop a Management Plan for the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. This was made available as an Opening Statement in accordance with IWC rules. Following the IWC meeting, ASOC prepared an Read More
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In the Southern Ocean fisheries are increasingly being exploited while the effects of fishing are becoming obscured more and more by climate factors that in themselves are changing marine populations and communities, thus confounding management. It is timely for CCAMLR to develop a network of MPAs, with initial inclusion of the well-researched Ross Sea, the area of the Southern Ocean having Read More
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The intersessional meeting focused on the organisation and future of the IWC. The meeting identified a range of options for streamlining the working methods and practices of the Commission which were subsequently discussed in the intersessional period prior to the 60th Annual Meeting. As a result of these discussions, the Commission was able to develop consensus documents on both improved Read More
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Because of the unique context of the Southern Ocean, and the potential impact of Global Change on its ecosystems, Antarctic marine biodiversity information has to be widely published, immediately accessible, and carefully checked. To answer this need, the SCAR Marine Biodiversity Information Network (SCAR-MarBIN) manages since 2005 a dedicated data portal, Read More
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The issue of bioprospecting has been a constant item on the agenda of ATCM since 2003. Last June, ATCM XXXI discussed the report from an Intersessional Contact Group (ICG) that was established to examine the issue of Biological Prospecting in the Antarctic Treaty Area. Although increasingly used in International legal and policy frameworks addressing genetic resources, the term bioprospecting Read More
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The use of trade-related measures, including catch and/or trade documentation schemes and the imposition of trade sanctions on vessels or Flag States failing to comply with the conservation and management measures of RFBs, has increased noticeably over the last decade. Experience has shown that trade-related measures have a role to play in improving catch estimates and addressing IUU fishing. Read More
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Despite the continuous efforts of CCAMLR to fight Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing, there remains evidence of IUU activities in the Convention area. This paper is the executive summary of a recent, soon to be published report produced by TRAFFIC International in conjunction with WWF Australia that presents a trade-based assessment of toothfish catch for the period of 2003-2007 Read More
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This paper reports on the various activities conducted by or involving SCAR that relate directly to CCAMLR or are of potential interest to CCAMLR. This includes a report on outcomes from SCAR’s biennial business and delegates meetings, and the SCAR/IASC 2008 IPY Open Science Conference, as well as reports on progress with the Evolution and Biodiversity in the Antarctic (EBA) programme, SCAR- Read More
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This paper reports on the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) planning meeting held by the SCAR/SCOR Oceanography Expert Group, 5-7th of July in St Petersburg. The main aim of the meeting was to present some specific plans for different aspects of the SOOS and to agree on key recommendations and actions to move the process forward. The object of a SOOS is to develop the means to observe key Read More
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