Document Number:    
                  SC-CAMLR-38/BG/15
              
      Submitted By:    
                  Mr Lei Yang (China)
              
      Approved By:    
                  Dr Xianyong Zhao (China)
              
      Accessibility Categories    
                  Open Access (OA)
              
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      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.