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

Request Meeting Document

Document Number:

SC-CAMLR-40/16

Author(s):

Delegation of the People’s Republic of China

Submitted By:

Mr Yuhao Tang (China)

Approved By:

Mr Yuhao Tang (China)

Agenda Item(s)

SC-CAMLR-40 - Marine protected areas (MPAs)

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.