Proposals for study of spatial-temporal dynamics of krill distribution for management applications

This paper briefly outlines the key scientific issues that should be resolved for providing sufficient information with the aim of quantitative understanding regularities and trends of krill spatial distribution in the Scotia Sea being the important information for developing management strategy for krill stock in the Area 48. Proposals concerning scientific activity needed for resolving issues are shown. Practical implementation of these proposals will contribute to attaining CCAMLR goals in krill stocks management.