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Оn seasonal and interannual dynamics of ice conditions in the Weddell Sea and its relation to the WSMPA proposal

Request Meeting Document
Document Number:
CCAMLR-XXXVII/BG/21
Author(s):
Delegation of the Russian Federation
Submitted By:
Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
Approved By:
Mr Dmitry Kremenyuk (Russian Federation)
Abstract

It is shown that the WS MPA boundaries should be revised in compliance with sea-ice conditions for vessel navigation being a fundamental factor for the successful completion of assigned research tasks in designated areas.   Spatial planning in the Weddell Sea should make provisions that ice-free areas are areas for planning MPAs and fishing activities