The developing scientific basis to support the planning of the Weddell Sea Marine Protected Area (WSMPA) Phase 2

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Document Number:

SC-CAMLR-40/BG/19

Author(s):

G.P. Griffith on behalf of the Norwegian MAUD project team

Submitted By:

Dr Cecilie von Quillfeldt (Norway)

Approved By:

Ms Mette Strengehagen (Norway)

Agenda Item(s)

SC-CAMLR-40 - 4.1 - Marine protected areas (MPAs)

Abstract

This background document details the developing scientific data compilation and analysis to achieve the best available science for the conservation objectives of the Weddell Sea Marine Protected Area (WSMPA) Phase 2.