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Observation and comments on the scientific basis and draft RMP of the WSMPA Proposal

Request Meeting Document
Document Number:
SC-CAMLR-38/BG/15
Author(s):
Delegation of the People’s Republic of China
Submitted By:
Mr Lei Yang (China)
Approved By:
Dr Xianyong Zhao (China)
Abstract

The scientific background in support of the Weddell Sea Marine Protected Area (WSMPA) has been discussed in the SC-CAMLR for 3 years. Some agreements has been reached in the SC-CAMLR, while substantial issues remain outstanding. China has actively engaged in those discussions and have provided serious and constructive suggestions on the issue.