SC-CAMLR-42 | Meetings

Forty-second Meeting of the Scientific Committee

Location:

Hobart, Australia

Meeting Start Date/Time:

Monday, 16 October 2023

Meeting End Date/Time:

Friday, 20 October 2023

Submissions Due

Friday, 1 September 2023 - 09:00 Australia/Hobart (Working Paper)

Saturday, 16 September 2023 - 09:00 Australia/Hobart (Background Paper)

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Meeting Report:

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Meeting Documents

Documents

Document Number	Title	Agenda Item(s)
CCAMLR-42/01 Rev. 2 More Info	A proposal for the establishment of a Weddell Sea Marine Protected Area – Phase 2 Delegation of Norway Abstract: The delegation of Norway proposes the establishment by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) of the Weddell Sea Marine Protected Area Phase 2. In recognition of the exceptional ecological value and scientific importance of the region, we propose to establish this MPA to conserve Read More Submitted By: Dr Gary Griffith (Norway) Approved By: Dr Bjørn Krafft (Norway) Request Meeting Document	4.1.2
CCAMLR-42/04 More Info	Review of the 2023 Budget, Draft 2024 Budget and Forecast Budget for 2025 Executive Secretary Submitted By: Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	11
CCAMLR-42/06 Rev. 1 More Info	Performance Review 2 – summary of outcomes CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	9.1
CCAMLR-42/17 More Info	Establishing Krill Catch Limits on Use of Continuous Fishing System in the Statistical Area 48 as a Factor to Preserve Antarctic Krill Resource Availability and Improve Food Security Situation for the All CCAMLR Nations Delegation of Ukraine Abstract: Since 2005 the total Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) catch in the Statistical Area 48 has been sustainably increasing. Total krill catch was some higher than 100 000 tons in 2005-2007, moving to the catch level higher of 200 000 tons in 2013, and reaching over 370 000 tons since 2019. The current level of Read More Submitted By: Dr Kostiantyn Demianenko (Ukraine) Approved By: Mr Artem Ogorodnik (Ukraine) Request Meeting Document	2.1
CCAMLR-42/21 More Info	Proposed new Annex to Conservation Measure 21-02 for finfish research proposals for exploratory fisheries Delegation of Australia Abstract: To reflect the potential substantial differences between research plans for exploratory toothfish fisheries under CM 21-02 and scientific research exemptions under CM 24-01, we propose each measure use its own Annex. Accordingly, we propose a new Annex to CM21-02, specifying the requirements for research plans under CM 21-02 paragraph 6(iii). We also propose concurrent Read More Submitted By: Ms Bailey Bourke (Australia) Approved By: Dr Philippe Ziegler (Australia) Request Meeting Document	2.2.1
CCAMLR-42/24 Rev. 2 More Info	A draft Code of Conduct for CCAMLR Events Delegations of Australia, the Republic of Korea, France and the United States Abstract: This paper presents a draft proposal for a Code of Conduct for CCAMLR in-person and virtual meetings, workshops, working groups, and events (referred to as CCAMLR events in the Code). The Commission agreed to the development of a CCAMLR Code of Conduct via an e-group led by Australia during the 2022/23 intersessional period, with Read More Submitted By: Ms Sally Carney (Australia) Approved By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	14
CCAMLR-42/34 More Info	Proposed revision to CM 41-01 Annex B Delegation of the Republic of Korea Abstract: CM41-01 encompasses general measures for exploratory fisheries targeting Dissostichus spp. within the Convention Area. While the classification of fisheries within Statistical Subareas and Divisions 48.6, 88.1, 88.2, 58.4.1, 58.4.2, and 58.4.3a as exploratory fisheries governed by CM 41-01 is evident, the application of CM41-01 to Subarea 88.3 poses confusion, particularly concerning Read More Submitted By: Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of) Approved By: Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of) Request Meeting Document	2.2.4.1
CCAMLR-42/37 More Info	Comments on the Revised Proposal for a Conservation Measure Establishing a Marine Protected Area in Domain 1 (Western Antarctic Peninsula and South Scotia Arc) (CCAMLR-SM-III/06) Delegation of the Russian Federation Abstract: Russian Federation considers it necessary to note that the revised draft Conservation measure establishing a Marine Protected Area in Domain 1 (CCAMLR-SM-III/06) cannot be deemed adequately developed for adoption. Relevant comments reflecting the position of the Russian Federation, as repeatedly expressed at the Commission's meetings, are reviewed in this paper. Submitted By: Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation) Approved By: Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation) Request Meeting Document	4.1.2
CCAMLR-42/42 Rev. 1 More Info	Proposals for Improved Management of CCAMLR’s Krill Fisheries: Data Collection Delegations of Australia, New Zealand, and the United States Abstract: We propose revising several conservation measures at CCAMLR-42 to improve monitoring of the krill stocks and the vessels participating in the krill fisheries (CCAMLR-42/XX). One of these improvements is to update CM 51-07 (2022) which specifies the interim distribution of the Read More Submitted By: Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America) Approved By: Ms Elizabeth Phelps Request Meeting Document	2.1.2
CCAMLR-42/44 More Info	Proposed revision to SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/20 - the Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area Research and Monitoring Plan Delegations of the USA and Italy Abstract: In 2017, SC-CAMLR endorsed the Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area (RSRMPA) Research and Monitoring Plan (RMP, SWC-CAMLR-XXXVI/20), but this RMP has not been adopted by the Commission. Here, we present a revised RMP for the RSRMPA. As per standard practice in CCAMLR, the revised RMP is presented as a Rev. 1, track changes Read More Submitted By: Dr George Watters (United States of America) Approved By: Ms Elizabeth Phelps Publication: We consider this document to be a Rev. 1 of SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/20 Request Meeting Document	4.1.1
CCAMLR-42/BG/07 More Info	Update on Data System Improvements CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	10
CCAMLR-42/BG/08 Rev. 1 More Info	Fishery Notifications 2023/24 CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: The Secretariat received fishery notifications for exploratory fisheries for toothfish and krill fisheries for 2023/24 CCAMLR season. This paper provides a summary of all fishery notifications with full details available to authenticated users through the CCAMLR website Fishery Notifications. Submitted By: Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	2
CCAMLR-42/BG/09 More Info	Implementation of fishery forecasting procedures during the 2022/2023 season CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	2
CCAMLR-SM-III/08 More Info	Comments on the status of the South Orkney Islands southern shelf Marine Protected Area (SOISS MPA) Delegation of the Russian Federation Abstract: The South Orkney Islands Southern Shelf Marine Protected Area (SOISS MPA), established by CCAMLR at the initiative of the United Kingdom in Subarea 48.2, has existed for over 13 years (CM 91-03, 2009). However, several scientific and legal aspects of this MPA, the first MPA established by CCAMLR, remain unclear. Providing clarity on the status of this MPA seems Read More Submitted By: Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation) Approved By: Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation) Request Meeting Document	4.1.1
CCAMLR-SM-III/09 More Info	Comments and suggestions on the draft Ross Sea region MPA Research and Monitoring Plan Delegation of the Russian Federation Abstract: The Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area has existed for over six years (CM 91-05, 2016). However, the Research and Monitoring Plan remains to be adopted, and there needs to be more clarity on several aspects of the scientific rationale for this MPA. The Russian Federation offers comments on the draft RSr MPA Research and Monitoring Plan based on its position voiced at Read More Submitted By: Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation) Approved By: Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation) Request Meeting Document	4.1.1
CCAMLR-SM-III/10 More Info	Suggestions for establishing Marine Protected Areas in the CCAMLR Convention Area: regulation of the uniform process for establishing MPAs and the Commission's management of MPAs Delegation of the Russian Federation Abstract: By analysing the current legal and scientific aspects of establishing MPAs in the Convention Area, we can determine the necessary procedural and implementation measures required to regulate the science-based establishment and operation of MPAs by the CCAMLR Commission. The Russian Federation deems it crucial for the Commission to establish a Program (or a "roadmap") Read More Submitted By: Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation) Approved By: Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation) Request Meeting Document	4.1.2
SC-CAMLR-42/01 More Info	Meeting modalities for the Scientific Committee Working Groups CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	9.4
SC-CAMLR-42/02 Rev. 2 More Info	Summary and Recommendations from Independent review of CCAMLR toothfish assessments, 2023 Dirk Welsford, Chair of the Independent Review Panel Abstract: As recommended by SC-CAMLR at its 2022 meetings (SC-CAMLR-41 paragraph 4.39), an independent review of CCAMLR toothfish stock assessments was conducted in August 2023. The review was conducted by a panel of three independent reviewers provided by the Centre for Independent Experts. The review considered the assessments for Dissostichus eleginoides in CCAMLR Subarea 48.3, 48.4 and 58.5.2 and D Read More Submitted By: Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Dr Steve Parker (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	2.2.1
SC-CAMLR-42/03 More Info	Report of the COLTO–CCAMLR Tagging Workshop (Hobart, Australia, 14 to 17 March 2023) Submitted By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	2.2.1
SC-CAMLR-42/04 More Info	Report of the Working Group on Acoustic Survey and Analysis Methods (Tokyo, Japan, 22 to 26 May 2023) Submitted By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	2
SC-CAMLR-42/05 More Info	Report of the Krill Fishery Observer Workshop (Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, 19 to 21 July 2023) Submitted By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	7
SC-CAMLR-42/06 More Info	Information about a Workshop for Training Russian Scientific Observers and Inspectors to Work in Fisheries in the CCAMLR Convention Area (Kaliningrad, Russia, 14- 18 August 2023) Delegation of the Russian Federation Abstract: Information is presented on a Workshop for Training Russian Scientific Observers and Inspectors to work in fisheries in the CAMLR Convention Area held at the Atlantic brunch of VNIRO ‘Atlantniro” in Kaliningrad (14-18 August 2023). The workshop program included a wide range of aspects related to Read More Submitted By: Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation) Approved By: Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation) Request Meeting Document	7
SC-CAMLR-42/07 More Info	Comments on the Krill Management Approach in Area 48 (On the Issue of Ecosystem Effects of Krill Fishery) Kasatkina, S. Abstract: The multidisciplinary investigations accompanied with acoustic, trawl and oceanographic sampling, regular at-sea observations on marine birds and mammals carried out by the RV Atlantida in 2020 in the Antarctic Peninsula Subarea (48.1) casts doubt on the hypothesis of the impact of fishing on krill resource as well as on dependent predators via the tropic chains in the context of Read More Submitted By: Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation) Approved By: Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)	2.1.2.3
SC-CAMLR-42/08 More Info	Ecoregionalisation of the pelagic zone in the Subantarctic and Subtropical Indian Ocean Makhado, A, P. Koubbi, J.A. Huggett, C. Cotte, R. Reisinger, K.M. Swadling, C. Azarian, C. Barnerias, F. d’Ovidio, L. Gauthier, E. Goberville, B. Leroy, A.T. Lombard, L.ne Muller, A. van de Putte and workshop participants Abstract: The 2019 expert workshop on pelagic ecoregionalisation for the Subantarctic region aimed to develop a workplan for describing pelagic regionalisation in the Indian sector of the Southern Ocean in the area from 20° W to 160° E and from 30° S to 60° S (Makhado et al., 2019). The Paris workshop in 2023 focused on the distribution of plankton, mesopelagic Read More Submitted By: Dr Azwianewi Makhado (South Africa) Approved By: Dr Azwianewi Makhado (South Africa) Publication: Not published Request Meeting Document	4.2
SC-CAMLR-42/09 More Info	Report of the Working Group on Statistics, Assessment and Modelling (Kochi, India, 26 to 30 June 2023) Submitted By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	2
SC-CAMLR-42/10 More Info	Report of the Working Group on Ecosystem Monitoring and Management (Kochi, India, 3 to 14 July 2023) Submitted By: Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	2
SC-CAMLR-42/11 More Info	Workshop on Climate Change (Cambridge, UK and Wellington, New Zealand, 3 to 8 September 2023) Submitted By: Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	5
SC-CAMLR-42/12 More Info	ASPA No. XXX Western Bransfield Strait and Eastern Dallmann Bay for Review by CCAMLR Delegation of the United States Abstract: At CEP XXIV (2022) the United States submitted a revised management plan for ASPA No. 152 Western Bransfield Strait and ASPA No.153 Eastern Dallmann Bay. The comprehensive review of these sites in close consultation with scientists working in the Area verified that the values under special protection at these sites are still valid and that measures for protection of those values are sufficient Read More Submitted By: Dr Polly A. Penhale (United States of America) Approved By: Dr George Watters (United States of America) Request Meeting Document	4.2
SC-CAMLR-42/13 More Info	Integration of different spatial management initiatives in the Antarctic Peninsula Region in a climate change scenario Delegations of Argentina and Chile Abstract: The adoption of the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the West Antarctic Peninsula (hereafter, D1MPA) can contribute towards the Convention’s objectives in (1) assisting in the revised krill fishery management strategy, and (2) providing climate change resilience and conservation of biodiversity. Read More Submitted By: Mr Francisco Santa Cruz (Chile) Approved By: Dr César Cárdenas (Chile) Request Meeting Document	4.1.2
SC-CAMLR-42/14 More Info	Proposal for a Workshop to contribute to the further development of the RMP for WSMPA Phase 2 Delegation of Norway Abstract: With this working paper the Delegation of Norway proposes that a workshop should be held within the framework of SC-CAMLR to further develop the Research and Monitoring Plan for WSMPA Phase 2. Norway stands ready to organize such a workshop which should be held within the first quarter of 2024. Submitted By: Dr Gary Griffith (Norway) Approved By: Dr Bjørn Krafft (Norway) Request Meeting Document	4.1.2
SC-CAMLR-42/15 Rev. 1 More Info	Report of the Groundfish Survey at South Georgias Islands (CCAMLR- Subarea 48.3) in 2023 (Executive Summary) Delegation of Argentina Abstract: This executive summary presents a preliminary description of the results obtained during the research survey conducted onboard the vessel BIPO Victor Angelescu of the National Institute of Fisheries Research and Development (INIDEP). The cruise started on February 27 and returned to Mar del Plata, Argentina on April 3, 2023. This Read More Submitted By: Mr Javier De Cicco (Argentina) Approved By: Dr María Mercedes Santos (Argentina) Request Meeting Document	2.2.2
SC-CAMLR-42/16 Rev. 1 More Info	Report of the Working Group on Incidental Mortality Associated with Fishing (Hobart, Australia, 5 to 10 October 2023) Submitted By: Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	2
SC-CAMLR-42/17 More Info	Report of the Working Group on Fish Stock Assessment Submitted By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	2
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/01 More Info	Catches of target species in the Convention Area CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	2
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/02 More Info	Scientific evidence in support of a Weddell Sea Marine Protected Area Phase 2 Delegation of Norway Abstract: This document details the scientific evidence compiled to support a proposal for the establishment of a Weddell Sea Marine Protected Area Phase 2. Submitted By: Dr Gary Griffith (Norway) Approved By: Dr Bjørn Krafft (Norway) Request Meeting Document	4.1.2
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/03 More Info	Assessing phylodiversity spatial patterns of Southern Ocean fauna for biodiversity conservation Delegation of France Abstract: CCAMLR has taken on an important role in the world oceans conservation planning and has agreed to develop a representative system of MPAs (RSMPA) based on the best available science in the Southern Ocean. The RSMPA aims to protect ecosystem processes and biodiversity, and to promote research. Here we explore phylodiversity Read More Submitted By: Dr Marc Eléaume (France) Approved By: Dr Marc Eléaume (France) Request Meeting Document	4.1.1
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/04 More Info	Cap-DLISA: A pilot approach to capacity building to support the development of integrated stock assessments for CCAMLR data limited toothfish research fisheries Somhlaba, S., T. Okuda and R. Sarralde Abstract: This paper might be taken under agenda item number 8 on other business in WG-FSA Submitted By: Mr Sobahle Somhlaba (South Africa) Approved By: Mr Sobahle Somhlaba (South Africa) Request Meeting Document	9.3
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/05 More Info	Addressing the recommendations from WG-EMM 2023 on the science supporting the proposal for the Weddell Marine Protected Area Phase 2 Delegation of Norway Abstract: The Working Group on Ecosystem Monitoring and Management meeting held in Kochi, India (3 July – 14 July 2023) provided ten adopted recommendations to improve the analysis and Read More Submitted By: Dr Gary Griffith (Norway) Approved By: Dr Bjørn Krafft (Norway) Request Meeting Document	4.1.2
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/06 More Info	Process diagram of the implementation of the Rules for Access and Use of CCAMLR Data Co-chairs of the Data Services Advisory Group (DSAG) Submitted By: Mr Daphnis De Pooter (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	10
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/07 More Info	2023 Annual Report to the Scientific Committee of CCAMLR CEP Observer to SC-CAMLR 42 Dr P. Penhale (USA) Abstract: Cooperation between the Scientific Committee of CCAMLR (SC-CAMLR) and the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP) has been steadily increasing to the mutual benefit of both. In order to avoid duplicate reporting between the two committees and following discussions between the Chairs of the CEP and SC-CAMLR, the report of the CEP meeting is presented to SC-CAMLR by the CEP Observer to SC- Read More Submitted By: Dr Polly A. Penhale (United States of America) Approved By: Dr George Watters (United States of America) Request Meeting Document	8.1
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/08 More Info	Priority SMART criteria for assessing the RSRMPA Delegation of the United States of America Abstract: We present 20 SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound) criteria that can aid implementation of the Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area (RSRMPA) Research and Monitoring Plan (RMP). Building on advice from WG-EMM, we developed a prioritized list of SMART criteria for the RSRMPA RMP from a comprehensive list of 46 SMART criteria first considered by the Read More Submitted By: Dr George Watters (United States of America) Approved By: Dr George Watters (United States of America) Request Meeting Document	4.1.1
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/09 More Info	2023 Report by Oceanites, Inc. — Monitoring Update Oceanites Abstract: This report summarizes activities of Oceanites since CCAMLR-41 and SC-CAMLR-41, in particular regarding its monitoring of penguin population changes and important, related concerns, including both the impacts of climate change and baleen whale recovery on penguins. Submitted By: Mr Ron Naveen Approved By: Mr Ron Naveen Request Meeting Document	5
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/10 More Info	2023 Report to SC-CAMLR-42 and CCAMLR-42 by the Association of Responsible Krill harvesting companies (ARK) Association of Responsible Krill harvesting companies (ARK) Abstract: ARK members are committed to implementing the new krill management strategy as exemplified by supporting the 9th and 13th krill surveys of Subareas 48.1 and 48.2, respectively, including the Gerlache Strait, an area identified as data-poor. Furthermore, this year marks the 5^th anniversary of the Read More Submitted By: Dr Javier Arata (Invited Experts) Approved By: Ms Natasha Exel Request Meeting Document	2.1
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/11 More Info	Antarctic climate change and the environment: update on recent research relevant to CCAMLR SCAR Abstract: This paper presents a brief update on recent climate change-related research that is relevant to discussion and decision-making by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and the Scientific Committee (SC-CAMLR). It complements the SCAR Antarctic Climate Change and the Environment (ACCE) Reports, initially published in 2009, subsequently updated through Read More Submitted By: Dr Susie Grant Approved By: Rosemary Nash Request Meeting Document	5
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/12 More Info	Antarctic Extreme Events Delegation of the United Kingdom Abstract: Siegert et al. (2023) seeks to describe the kind of extreme environmental events that have been observed in Antarctica in recent years that are significantly different to the average ranges of variability across a variety of realms (ocean, atmosphere, cryosphere, biosphere etc). The paper considers the likely causes and implications of such phenomena and concludes that such extreme events are Read More Submitted By: Dr Martin Collins (United Kingdom) Approved By: Dr Martin Collins (United Kingdom) Publication: Siegert MJ, Bentley MJ, Atkinson A, Bracegirdle TJ, Convey P, Davies B, Downie R, Hogg AE, Holmes C, Hughes KA, Meredith MP, Ross N, Rumble J and Wilkinson J (2023), Antarctic extreme events. Front. Environ. Sci. 11:1229283. doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2023.12292 Request Meeting Document	5
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/13 More Info	ASOC Report to CCAMLR ASOC Abstract: ASOC has submitted six background papers to CCAMLR-42. These papers highlight several key issues for CCAMLR, including: management of the krill fishery, the designation of marine protected areas (MPAs), the relationship between conservation and fishing, the conservation of whales, and vessel management. During the intersessional period, ASOC and its member organizations Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian (Invited Experts,ASOC) Approved By: Ms Claire Christian (Invited Experts,ASOC) Request Meeting Document	8.2
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/15 More Info	CCAMLR MPAs: Where do we go from here? ASOC Abstract: In this paper ASOC examines the state of affairs of marine protected area (MPA) discussions after CCAMLR-SM-III (Santiago, Chile, June 2023). As well as repeating earlier recommendations indicating that the MPA network should be completed as a matter of priority, it recommends the adoption of a roadmap to achieve that objective. This examination should be set in the Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian (Invited Experts,ASOC) Approved By: Ms Claire Christian (Invited Experts,ASOC) Request Meeting Document	4.1
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/16 More Info	Contribution of information to inform State of the Antarctic Environment Reporting (SAER): a potential new SCAR initiative SCAR Abstract: This paper describes the outcomes of a SCAR workshop to consider the potential provision of information to inform elements of ‘State of the Antarctic Environment Reporting’ (SAER). SCAR encourages SC-CAMLR to: Note the recent SCAR workshops held to consider how best the scientific community might contribute to SAER (see the Workshop Report at Annex 1 to this Background Paper). Read More Submitted By: Dr Susie Grant Approved By: Rosemary Nash Request Meeting Document	8.1.2
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/17 More Info	D1MPA Process Dossier: Executive Summary and Highlights Delegations of Argentina and Chile Abstract: Throughout the development of the proposal for the Domain 1 Marine Protected Area (D1MPA), the priority has been to use mechanisms to maintain an open, collaborative, and transparent process. For over a decade, the proponents of D1MPA engaged in iterative work with stakeholders, making modifications to the proposal based on their inputs. From 2017 to present, the proposal has Read More Submitted By: Dr María Mercedes Santos (Argentina) Approved By: Dr María Mercedes Santos (Argentina) Request Meeting Document	4.1.2
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/18 More Info	Early maturation and reproductive success in Antarctic krill in the Antarctic Peninsula region in response to environmental and climate conditions SCAR Abstract: New research on reproductive development suggests that female Antarctic krill in the northern and western regions of the Antarctic Peninsula may mature and initiate reproduction at the end of winter in response to environmental and climate conditions. Early maturation could increase reproductive output by lengthening the spawning season and increasing the number of spawning events in a given Read More Submitted By: Dr Susie Grant Approved By: Rosemary Nash Request Meeting Document	5
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/19 More Info	Enhancing CCAMLR’s Role in Whale Conservation ASOC Abstract: Recent scientific studies on cetaceans in the Southern Ocean have revealed that the moratorium on commercial whaling has been successful in helping many whale populations rebound. Humpback whales having recovered to over 80% of their estimated pre-whaling population size, and fin whales are also present in greater numbers. There is also growing evidence to support the Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian (Invited Experts,ASOC) Approved By: Ms Claire Christian (Invited Experts,ASOC) Request Meeting Document	2.1.2.4
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/20 More Info	Essential Variables for Tracking Change in the Southern Ocean - The SCAR Antarctic Biodiversity Portal, update 2023 Delegation of Belgium, SCAR and SCOR Abstract: This paper provides an update on recent activities of the SCAR Antarctic Biodiversity Portal. A workshop on Essential Variables (EVs) was held in conjunction with the 2023 SOOS Symposium and will contribute to the ADVANCE project on Antarctic biodiversity data infrastructure. In addition, we provide updates on Read More Submitted By: Dr Anton Van de Putte (Belgium) Approved By: Dr Anton Van de Putte (Belgium) Request Meeting Document	5
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/21 More Info	Is CCAMLR Krillin’ It? Accelerated climate change and krill fishing effects on the Antarctic ecosystem necessitate urgent protection and precautionary management ASOC Abstract: The Antarctic ecosystem is confronting complex challenges driven by climate change and growing concentration of the krill fishery. Despite years of acknowledgment by CCAMLR, these issues remain largely unaddressed, while new threats such as potential introduction of avian influenza and plastic pollution are emerging. This raises concerns about the fishery's Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian (Invited Experts,ASOC) Approved By: Ms Claire Christian (Invited Experts,ASOC) Request Meeting Document	2.1
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/22 More Info	Moving Forward with the New Krill Management Strategy The Association of Responsible Krill harvesting companies, ARK Abstract: ARK supports the implementation of new surveys for krill, conducted in collaboration with the fishing industry, in strata and periods required for adequately managing the fishery. As such, ARK recommends the prompt development of the following: Read More Submitted By: Dr Javier Arata (Invited Experts) Approved By: Ms Natasha Exel Request Meeting Document	2.1.1
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/23 More Info	Report of the Groundfish Survey at South Georgias Islands (CCAMLR- Subarea 48.3) in 2023 Delegation of Argentina Abstract: This report presents a summary of the work conducted on board and a preliminary description of the results obtained during the research survey. The cruise started on February 27 and returned to Mar del Plata, Argentina on April 3, 2023. This work was conducted in the CCAMLR statistical subarea 48.3 and its main Read More Submitted By: Mr Javier De Cicco (Argentina) Approved By: Dr María Mercedes Santos (Argentina) Request Meeting Document	2.2.2
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/24 More Info	Resetting the Relation Between Conservation and Fishing in CCAMLR ASOC Abstract: This paper examines fishing-oriented “business as usual” in CCAMLR and suggests that it is time to reset the relation between conservation and fishing, and return to the objective of the convention of "conservation of Antarctic marine living resources" where fishing is only one element in CCAMLR’s considerations, and is considered in the contemporary reality of Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian (Invited Experts,ASOC) Approved By: Ms Claire Christian (Invited Experts,ASOC) Request Meeting Document	4.2
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/25 More Info	SC-CAMLR Special Fund annual reporting CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: The Secretariat manages the General Science Capacity Fund, the CEMP Special Fund, and the MPA Special Fund on behalf of the Scientific Committee and reports on the annual expenditures and status of these funds. Submitted By: Dr Steve Parker (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Todd Dubois (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	9.3
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/26 More Info	Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) Annual Report (2022-2023) SCOR Abstract: This paper outlines the key SOOS activities of interest to SC-CAMLR, with emphasis on how SOOS can provide information and tools to support ecosystem-based management of fisheries, and design and implementation of ecosystem monitoring systems.This paper outlines the key SOOS activities of interest to SC-CAMLR, with emphasis on how SOOS can provide information and tools Read More Submitted By: Dr Alyce Hancock Approved By: Dr Alyce Hancock Request Meeting Document	8.2
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/27 More Info	Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) data discovery tool and regional observational coverage mapping to support gap analyses SCOR Abstract: This paper outlines a key product and mapping activity provided by the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) that can assist with gap analyses to identify CCAMLR monitoring needs, data sources and derived metrics. SOOSmap ( Read More Submitted By: Dr Alyce Hancock Approved By: Dr Alyce Hancock Request Meeting Document	8.2, 5
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/28 Rev. 1 More Info	Summary for Policy Makers from the first Marine Ecosystem Assessment for the Southern Ocean (MEASO) and recommendations for CCAMLR SCAR and SCOR Abstract: The first Marine Ecosystem Assessment for the Southern Ocean (MEASO) was the work of 203 scientists from 19 countries and has been a core activity of Integrating Climate and Ecosystem Dynamics in the Southern Ocean (ICED), which was developed in collaboration with CCAMLR and is a regional program of Integrated Marine Biosphere Research (IMBeR – a joint program of the Scientific Committee on Read More Approved By: Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	5
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/29 More Info	Temperature data by depth using demersal longlines. The New Zealand experience in the Ross Sea - first steps Fenaughty, J.M., M. Nyegaard, J. Jakoboski and K. Senga Abstract: With the need to monitor and model human induced climate change, an important requirement is the collection of relevant, accurate, and timely data to inform oceanic changes. While sea-surface data in various forms is generally available from satellite data and other sources such as the Argo system, obtaining Read More Submitted By: Mr Nathan Walker (New Zealand) Approved By: Mr Nathan Walker (New Zealand) Request Meeting Document	5
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/30 More Info	The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Annual Report to CCAMLR 2023/24 SCAR Abstract: This paper presents the annual report of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) to CCAMLR, providing information on recent and future activities of relevance to the Scientific Committee and the Commission. Submitted By: Dr Susie Grant Approved By: Rosemary Nash Request Meeting Document	8.1.2
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/31 More Info	Update on the Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund (AWR) ASOC Abstract: In October 2023, the Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund (AWR) - www.antarcticfund.org -will launch its 10^th Call for Proposals. In this paper we summarize what AWR has Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian (Invited Experts,ASOC) Approved By: Ms Claire Christian (Invited Experts,ASOC) Request Meeting Document	2.1
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/32 More Info	Update on the Southern Ocean contribution to the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development SCAR and SCOR Abstract: Following the publication of the Southern Ocean Action Plan in April 2022, the Southern Ocean Task Force has both promoted the Action Plan and worked to ensure the Southern Ocean has appropriate representation within the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development Framework. Recently SCAR and the Southern Ocean Task force have received endorsement as Decade Collaborative Centre for Read More Submitted By: Dr Susie Grant Approved By: Rosemary Nash Request Meeting Document	8.4
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/33 Rev. 1 More Info	Secretariat science support for the Scientific Committee in 2023 CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: This paper provides a progress report on the science tasks conducted by the Secretariat during the 2022/23 intersessional period and makes recommendations on how to progress tasks requiring endorsement by the Scientific Committee. Submitted By: Dr Steve Parker (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	10
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/34 More Info	Observer’s Report for the SC69A Meeting of the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission, Bled, Slovenia, 24 April-6 May 2023 Kelly, N. Abstract: This Observer’s report provides an overview of the recent Southern Ocean-focussed activities of the International Whaling Commission’s Scientific Committee (IWC-SC), as covered during its 2023 meeting (particularly topics likely to be of interest to the CCAMLR community). The Observer’s report also provides extracts of meeting report text which reflect on the ongoing collaboration Read More Submitted By: Dr Nat Kelly (Australia) Approved By: Dr Philippe Ziegler (Australia) Request Meeting Document	8.3
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/35 More Info	CEMP Special Fund activities 2023 CEMP Special Fund Management Panel Abstract: One new proposal for the CCAMLR Ecosystem Monitoring Program (CEMP) Special Fund was submitted, proposing the use of tagging crabeater seals to document their under-ice foraging behaviors and the characteristics of krill swarms they hunt. The management panel recommended partial funding of the proposal. Three ongoing projects received funding from the CEMP Read More Submitted By: Dr Steve Parker (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	9.3
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/36 More Info	Scientific scholarship review panel recommendations in 2023 Scientific scholarship review panel Abstract: The CCAMLR Scholarship Scheme received four applications in 2023 (Poland, Russia, China, and Norway). The panel also noted that due to extensions implemented as a response to Covid constraints on meeting participation, the Schem supported 6 scholarships this year, with only one now continuing into its second year for 2024. The panel recommended up to two Read More Submitted By: Dr Steve Parker (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	9.2
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/37 More Info	Implementation of the Macrourus spp. bycatch cessation rule for the Ross Sea exploratory fisheries CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Catherine Stubberfield (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.1

Agenda

Preliminary Agenda

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1 Opening of the meeting

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The Chair of the Scientific Committee will open the meeting and welcome delegations of CCAMLR Members and observers. International organisations invited to the meeting are listed in Agenda Item 10.2. The organisation of the meeting, chairing and local arrangements will be discussed.

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1.1 Adoption of the agenda

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The Preliminary Agenda for the Forty-first meeting of the Scientific Committee was prepared and distributed in accordance with Rule 5 of the Scientific Committee's Rules of Procedure.

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1.2 Chair's report

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The Chair will report on intersessional activities undertaken since its last meeting, including considerations of the Commission's last response to the advice from the last Scientific Committee meeting.

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2 Harvested species

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The Scientific Committee will consider advice on harvested species, comprising krill, toothfish and icefish.

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CCAMLR-42/BG/08 Rev. 1	Fishery Notifications 2023/24 CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-42/BG/09	Implementation of fishery forecasting procedures during the 2022/2023 season CCAMLR Secretariat
SC-CAMLR-42/04	Report of the Working Group on Acoustic Survey and Analysis Methods (Tokyo, Japan, 22 to 26 May 2023)
SC-CAMLR-42/09	Report of the Working Group on Statistics, Assessment and Modelling (Kochi, India, 26 to 30 June 2023)
SC-CAMLR-42/10	Report of the Working Group on Ecosystem Monitoring and Management (Kochi, India, 3 to 14 July 2023)
SC-CAMLR-42/16 Rev. 1	Report of the Working Group on Incidental Mortality Associated with Fishing (Hobart, Australia, 5 to 10 October 2023)
SC-CAMLR-42/17	Report of the Working Group on Fish Stock Assessment
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/01	Catches of target species in the Convention Area CCAMLR Secretariat

2.1 Krill resources

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CCAMLR-42/17	Establishing Krill Catch Limits on Use of Continuous Fishing System in the Statistical Area 48 as a Factor to Preserve Antarctic Krill Resource Availability and Improve Food Security Situation for the All CCAMLR Nations Delegation of Ukraine
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/10	2023 Report to SC-CAMLR-42 and CCAMLR-42 by the Association of Responsible Krill harvesting companies (ARK) Association of Responsible Krill harvesting companies (ARK)
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/21	Is CCAMLR Krillin’ It? Accelerated climate change and krill fishing effects on the Antarctic ecosystem necessitate urgent protection and precautionary management ASOC
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/31	Update on the Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund (AWR) ASOC

2.1.1 Status, trends and general issues

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Data and related information for the current season relevant to krill will be presented, including relevant advice from working groups. Members will be invited to inform the Scientific Committee of recent developments and trends in krill fisheries in the Convention Area.

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SC-CAMLR-42/BG/22

Moving Forward with the New Krill Management Strategy
The Association of Responsible Krill harvesting companies, ARK

2.1.2 Statistical Area 48

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CCAMLR-42/42 Rev. 1

Proposals for Improved Management of CCAMLR’s Krill Fisheries: Data Collection
Delegations of Australia, New Zealand, and the United States

2.1.2.1 Progress towards acoustic biomass estimates

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The Scientific Committee will consider advice from relevant working groups (ASAM, SAM, EMM and FSA) and papers on the development of acoustic biomass estimates of krill in Area 48.

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2.1.2.2 Progress towards a stock assessment

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The Scientific Committee will consider advice from relevant working groups (ASAM, SAM, EMM and FSA) and papers on progress toward developing a stock assessment for krill in Area 48.

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2.1.2.3 Progress towards a spatial overlap assessment

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The Scientific Committee will consider advice from the working groups (EMM, FSA and IMAF) and papers on the development the spatial overlap analysis in support of the krill management approach for krill in Area 48.

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SC-CAMLR-42/07

Comments on the Krill Management Approach in Area 48 (On the Issue of Ecosystem Effects of Krill Fishery)
Kasatkina, S.

2.1.2.4 Ecosystem effects in the krill fishery

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The Scientific Committee will consider advice from the working groups (EMM, FSA and IMAF)and papers relevant to the ecosystem effects, including incidental mortality associated with the harvesting of krill resources in Area 48. Additional aspects of ecosystem effects and data collection needs will be discussed under Agenda Item 3.2.

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SC-CAMLR-42/BG/19

Enhancing CCAMLR’s Role in Whale Conservation
ASOC

2.1.3 Statistical Area 58

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The Scientific Committee will consider advice from relevant working groups and papers relevant to the the assessment and management of krill in Area 58. Additional aspects of ecosystem effects and data collection needs will be discussed under Agenda Item 3.2.

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2.1.4 Advice to the Commission

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The Scientific Committee will provide scientific advice to the Commission in respect of krill resources.

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2.2 Fish resources

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2.2.1 Status, trends and general issues

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Data and related information for the current season relative to fish resources will be presented, including relevant advice from working groups. Members will be invited to inform the Scientific Committee of recent developments and trends in finfish fisheries in the Convention Area.

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CCAMLR-42/21	Proposed new Annex to Conservation Measure 21-02 for finfish research proposals for exploratory fisheries Delegation of Australia
SC-CAMLR-42/02 Rev. 2	Summary and Recommendations from Independent review of CCAMLR toothfish assessments, 2023 Dirk Welsford, Chair of the Independent Review Panel
SC-CAMLR-42/03	Report of the COLTO–CCAMLR Tagging Workshop (Hobart, Australia, 14 to 17 March 2023)

2.2.2 Statistical Area 48

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The conveners of the working groups will present sections of their reports dealing with the assessment of icefish and toothfish resources in Area 48, including assessed fisheries, exploratory fisheries and research proposals.

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SC-CAMLR-42/15 Rev. 1	Report of the Groundfish Survey at South Georgias Islands (CCAMLR- Subarea 48.3) in 2023 (Executive Summary) Delegation of Argentina
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/23	Report of the Groundfish Survey at South Georgias Islands (CCAMLR- Subarea 48.3) in 2023 Delegation of Argentina

2.2.2.1 Icefish

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The Scientific Committee will review the assessment results and catch limit advice dealing with the icefish assessment in Subarea 48.3 and develop its advice.

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2.2.2.2 Toothfish

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The conveners of the working groups will present sections of their reports dealing with toothfish assessments in Area 48 (Subareas 48.1, 48.2, 48.3 and 48.4) and develop its advice.

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2.2.2.3 Advice to the Commission

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The Scientific Committee will provide scientific advice to the Commission in respect of fish resources in Area 48.

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2.2.3 Statistical Area 58

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The conveners of the working groups will present sections of their reports dealing with the assessment of icefish and toothfish resources in Area 58, including assessed fisheries, exploratory fisheries and research proposals.

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2.2.3.1 Icefish

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The Scientific Committee will review the assessment results and catch limit advice dealing with the icefish assessment in Division 58.5.2 and develop its advice.

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2.2.3.2 Toothfish

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The conveners of the working groups will present sections of their reports dealing with toothfish assessments in Area 58 (Subareas 58.6 and 58.7 and Divisions 58.4.1, 58.4.2, 58.4.3a, 58.4.3b, 58.4.4a, 58.4.4b, 58.5.1 and 58.5.2) and develop its advice.

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2.2.3.3 Advice to the Commission

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The Scientific Committee will provide scientific advice to the Commission in respect of fish resources in Area 58.

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2.2.4 Statistical Area 88

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The conveners of the working groups will present sections of their reports dealing with the assessment of icefish and toothfish resources in Area 88, including assessed fisheries, exploratory fisheries and research proposals.

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2.2.4.1 Toothfish

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The Scientific Committee will review the assessment results and catch limit advice dealing with toothfish assessments in Area 88 (Subareas 88.1 and 88.3 and small-scale research units (SSRUs) 882A–B and 882C–G) and develop its advice.

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CCAMLR-42/34

Proposed revision to CM 41-01 Annex B
Delegation of the Republic of Korea

2.2.4.2 Advice to the Commission

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The Scientific Committee will provide scientific advice to the Commission in respect of toothfish resources in Area 88.

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3 Non-target catch and ecosystem impacts of fishing operations

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3.1 Fish and invertebrate by-catch

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By-catch data and related information for the current season will be presented. Members will be invited to inform the Scientific Committee of recent developments and trends in by-catch from fisheries in the Convention Area. The Scientific Committee will consider the recommendations of the working groups on developments in fishing methods, mitigation options, education and other matters relevant to by-catch in CCAMLR fisheries.

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SC-CAMLR-42/BG/37

Implementation of the Macrourus spp. bycatch cessation rule for the Ross Sea exploratory fisheries
CCAMLR Secretariat

3.2 Incidental mortality of seabirds and marine mammals associated with fisheries

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The Co-conveners of WG-IMAF will present the relevant sections of their report on incidental mortality of seabirds and marine mammals and related information, noting the issues detailed in the WG-IMAF terms of reference.

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3.3 Bottom fishing and vulnerable marine ecosystems

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The Scientific Committee will consider advice on the implementation of Conservation Measures (CMs) 22-05, 22-06, 22-07, 22-08 and 22-09 and other matters pertaining to bottom fishing and vulnerable marine ecosystems.

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3.4 Marine debris

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The Scientific Committee will consider the occurrence and impact of marine debris, including any advice with respect of reports of lost fishing gear in the Convention Area.

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3.5 Advice to the Commission

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The Scientific Committee will provide scientific advice to the Commission related to the impacts, mitigation measures and limits in place relating to non-target catch in CCAMLR fisheries.

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4 Spatial management of impacts on the Antarctic ecosystem

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4.1 Marine protected areas (MPAs)

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The Scientific Committee will consider scientific analysis relevant to the implementation of a representative system of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the CAMLR Convention Area.

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SC-CAMLR-42/BG/15

CCAMLR MPAs: Where do we go from here?
ASOC

4.1.1 Review of scientific analysis relevant to existing MPAs, including research and monitoring plans for MPAs

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CCAMLR-42/44	Proposed revision to SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/20 - the Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area Research and Monitoring Plan Delegations of the USA and Italy
CCAMLR-SM-III/08	Comments on the status of the South Orkney Islands southern shelf Marine Protected Area (SOISS MPA) Delegation of the Russian Federation
CCAMLR-SM-III/09	Comments and suggestions on the draft Ross Sea region MPA Research and Monitoring Plan Delegation of the Russian Federation
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/03	Assessing phylodiversity spatial patterns of Southern Ocean fauna for biodiversity conservation Delegation of France
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/08	Priority SMART criteria for assessing the RSRMPA Delegation of the United States of America

4.1.2 Review of the scientific elements of proposals for new MPAs

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CCAMLR-42/01 Rev. 2	A proposal for the establishment of a Weddell Sea Marine Protected Area – Phase 2 Delegation of Norway
CCAMLR-42/37	Comments on the Revised Proposal for a Conservation Measure Establishing a Marine Protected Area in Domain 1 (Western Antarctic Peninsula and South Scotia Arc) (CCAMLR-SM-III/06) Delegation of the Russian Federation
CCAMLR-SM-III/10	Suggestions for establishing Marine Protected Areas in the CCAMLR Convention Area: regulation of the uniform process for establishing MPAs and the Commission's management of MPAs Delegation of the Russian Federation
SC-CAMLR-42/13	Integration of different spatial management initiatives in the Antarctic Peninsula Region in a climate change scenario Delegations of Argentina and Chile
SC-CAMLR-42/14	Proposal for a Workshop to contribute to the further development of the RMP for WSMPA Phase 2 Delegation of Norway
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/02	Scientific evidence in support of a Weddell Sea Marine Protected Area Phase 2 Delegation of Norway
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/05	Addressing the recommendations from WG-EMM 2023 on the science supporting the proposal for the Weddell Marine Protected Area Phase 2 Delegation of Norway
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/17	D1MPA Process Dossier: Executive Summary and Highlights Delegations of Argentina and Chile

4.2 Other spatial management issues

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The Scientific Committee will consider other issues of spatial management (e.g. Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPAs)).

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SC-CAMLR-42/08	Ecoregionalisation of the pelagic zone in the Subantarctic and Subtropical Indian Ocean Makhado, A, P. Koubbi, J.A. Huggett, C. Cotte, R. Reisinger, K.M. Swadling, C. Azarian, C. Barnerias, F. d’Ovidio, L. Gauthier, E. Goberville, B. Leroy, A.T. Lombard, L.ne Muller, A. van de Putte and workshop participants
SC-CAMLR-42/12	ASPA No. XXX Western Bransfield Strait and Eastern Dallmann Bay for Review by CCAMLR Delegation of the United States
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/24	Resetting the Relation Between Conservation and Fishing in CCAMLR ASOC

4.3 Advice to the Commission

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The Scientific Committee will provide scientific advice to the Commission on scientific analysis relevant to the implementation of a representative system of MPAs in the CAMLR Convention Area.

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5 Climate change

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The Scientific Committee will consider advice from the working groups on the science required to inform management responses to climate change (SC-CAMLR-XXVII, paragraphs 7.12 to 7.15).

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SC-CAMLR-42/11	Workshop on Climate Change (Cambridge, UK and Wellington, New Zealand, 3 to 8 September 2023)
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/09	2023 Report by Oceanites, Inc. — Monitoring Update Oceanites
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/11	Antarctic climate change and the environment: update on recent research relevant to CCAMLR SCAR
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/12	Antarctic Extreme Events Delegation of the United Kingdom
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/18	Early maturation and reproductive success in Antarctic krill in the Antarctic Peninsula region in response to environmental and climate conditions SCAR
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/20	Essential Variables for Tracking Change in the Southern Ocean - The SCAR Antarctic Biodiversity Portal, update 2023 Delegation of Belgium, SCAR and SCOR
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/27	Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) data discovery tool and regional observational coverage mapping to support gap analyses SCOR
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/28 Rev. 1	Summary for Policy Makers from the first Marine Ecosystem Assessment for the Southern Ocean (MEASO) and recommendations for CCAMLR SCAR and SCOR
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/29	Temperature data by depth using demersal longlines. The New Zealand experience in the Ross Sea - first steps Fenaughty, J.M., M. Nyegaard, J. Jakoboski and K. Senga

5.1 Advice to the Commission

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The Scientific Committee will provide relevant scientific advice to the Commission on the impacts of climate change.

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6 Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Convention Area

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The convener of WG-FSA will report on scientific information relevant to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activity in the Convention Area. The Scientific Committee will provide scientific advice to the Standing Committee on Implementation and Compliance (SCIC) and the Commission.

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7 CCAMLR Scheme of International Scientific Observation

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The Secretariat will summarise data received in accordance with the Scheme of International Scientific Observation. The conveners of the working groups will present relevant sections of their reports.

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SC-CAMLR-42/05	Report of the Krill Fishery Observer Workshop (Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, 19 to 21 July 2023)
SC-CAMLR-42/06	Information about a Workshop for Training Russian Scientific Observers and Inspectors to Work in Fisheries in the CCAMLR Convention Area (Kaliningrad, Russia, 14- 18 August 2023) Delegation of the Russian Federation

7.1 Advice to the Commission

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The Scientific Committee will advise the Commission on matters of relevance to the implementation of the scheme and its objectives.

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8 Cooperation with other organisations

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8.1 Cooperation within the Antarctic Treaty System

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SC-CAMLR-42/BG/07

2023 Annual Report to the Scientific Committee of CCAMLR
CEP Observer to SC-CAMLR 42 Dr P. Penhale (USA)

8.1.1 Committee for Environmental Protection

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The Scientific Committee will consider the report of the CEP Observer to SC-CAMLR on the ongoing collaboration on areas of common interest between CEP and SC-CAMLR.

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8.1.2 Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research

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The Scientific Committee will discuss cooperation with SCAR as well as the reports received from the SCAR Observer to CCAMLR.

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SC-CAMLR-42/BG/16	Contribution of information to inform State of the Antarctic Environment Reporting (SAER): a potential new SCAR initiative SCAR
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/30	The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Annual Report to CCAMLR 2023/24 SCAR

8.2 Reports of observers from other international organisations

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Reports will be received from representatives of international and non-governmental organisations present as Observers at the Scientific Committee meeting.

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SC-CAMLR-42/BG/13	ASOC Report to CCAMLR ASOC
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/26	Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) Annual Report (2022-2023) SCOR
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/27	Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) data discovery tool and regional observational coverage mapping to support gap analyses SCOR

8.3 Reports of representatives at meetings of other international organisations

Annotations

Reports of meetings of other international organisations during the 2022/23 intersessional period will be received.

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SC-CAMLR-42/BG/34

Observer’s Report for the SC69A Meeting of the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission, Bled, Slovenia, 24 April-6 May 2023
Kelly, N.

8.4 Future cooperation

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The Scientific Committee will discuss the further development of cooperation with other international organisations and consider any proposals for cooperation received by the Scientific Committee.

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SC-CAMLR-42/BG/32

Update on the Southern Ocean contribution to the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
SCAR and SCOR

9 Scientific Committee activities

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9.1 Scientific Committee strategic plan

Annotations

The Scientific Committee will review progress on the implementation of its strategic workplan as agreed in 2022, including progress on its high-priority scientific issues.

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CCAMLR-42/06 Rev. 1

Performance Review 2 – summary of outcomes
CCAMLR Secretariat

9.2 CCAMLR Scientific Scholarships Scheme

Annotations

The Scientific Committee will receive an update on the progress of the current scholarship recipients and consider the outcomes of the selection process for the next year of the scholarship scheme.

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SC-CAMLR-42/BG/36

Scientific scholarship review panel recommendations in 2023
Scientific scholarship review panel

9.3 Science Fund reporting

Annotations

The Scientific Committee will receive an update on science funds, including the General Science Capacity Fund (GSCF), progress of CCAMLR Ecosystem Monitoring Program (CEMP) Special Fund awards and consider the recommendations of the CEMP Special Fund Management Panel regarding evaluation of current research proposals.

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SC-CAMLR-42/BG/04	Cap-DLISA: A pilot approach to capacity building to support the development of integrated stock assessments for CCAMLR data limited toothfish research fisheries Somhlaba, S., T. Okuda and R. Sarralde
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/25	SC-CAMLR Special Fund annual reporting CCAMLR Secretariat
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/35	CEMP Special Fund activities 2023 CEMP Special Fund Management Panel

9.4 Modalities of Scientific Committee working group meetings

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The Scientific Committee will review current modalities and costs for conducting its work, including working group meetings and workshops and consider how it should conduct its work moving forward.

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SC-CAMLR-42/01

Meeting modalities for the Scientific Committee Working Groups
CCAMLR Secretariat

9.5 Priorities for work of the Scientific Committee and its working groups

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The Scientific Committee will review priorities for the intersessional activities of the Scientific Committee.

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9.6 Summary of SC-CAMLR supported meetings for 2023/24

Annotations

The Scientific Committee will consider support for workshops, working groups meetings, and cooperation with other organisations to progress its work.

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9.6.1 Invitation of experts and observers to meetings of working groups and workshops

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On the basis of advice from working group conveners, and in accordance with Rule 2 of the Rules of Procedure of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Committee will consider how invitations should be extended to invited experts and to representatives of international and non-governmental organisations to attend intersessional meetings of its working groups.

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9.6.2 Next meeting

Annotations

The Scientific Committee will consider the dates of its next meeting and meetings of its working groups.

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10 Secretariat supported activities

Annotations

The Scientific Committee will consider the Secretariat's report on work in support of the Scientific Committee during the 2022/23 intersessional period (see also Agenda Item 1.2) and will consider priorities for future work and requirements for the 2023/24 intersessional period as well as the Secretariat Strategic Plan and items identified for Secretariat work in the Scientific Committee Strategic Plan. The Secretariat will report on progress with its Strategic Plan, CCAMLR Science, and tasking from the Scientific Committee.

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CCAMLR-42/BG/07	Update on Data System Improvements CCAMLR Secretariat
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/06	Process diagram of the implementation of the Rules for Access and Use of CCAMLR Data Co-chairs of the Data Services Advisory Group (DSAG)
SC-CAMLR-42/BG/33 Rev. 1	Secretariat science support for the Scientific Committee in 2023 CCAMLR Secretariat

11 Budget for 2023/24

Annotations

The financial implications of decisions taken during the meeting will be used to identify issues to be raised with the Standing Committee on Administration and Finance (SCAF) for funding during 2023/24. This should include the costs of ongoing projects and new proposals, including expenditure from Special Funds and other monies made available to the Scientific Committee as well as from the CCAMLR General Fund. Budgetary items that have implications for longer-term funding will also be reviewed. In developing its budget advice, the Scientific Committee will need to consider the working group requirements for workshops and invited experts, and review the use of science-related special funds.

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CCAMLR-42/04

Review of the 2023 Budget, Draft 2024 Budget and Forecast Budget for 2025
Executive Secretary

12 Advice to SCIC and SCAF

Annotations

In accordance with established practice, the Chair will provide preliminary advice to SCAF and the Standing Committee on Implementation and Compliance (SCIC), and will receive advice on matters of relevance to the Scientific Committee from these standing committees, which will meet concurrently with the meeting of the Scientific Committee. The Scientific Committee will provide the Commission with summaries of its recommendations to SCIC and SCAF.

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13 Election of Scientific Committee Chair

Annotations

At the 2023 meeting of the Scientific Committee, Dr D. Welsford (Australia) will complete the second and last meeting of the second two-year term as Scientific Committee Chair. A new Scientific Committee Chair will be elected. The Scientific Committee will consider the position of Vice-Chair in accordance with Rule 8 of its Rules of Procedure. Dr F. Schaafsma (Netherlands) was elected Vice-Chair in 2021 for two years (2022 and 2023). Dr A. Lowther (Norway) was elected in 2022 for two years (2023 and 2024) and is currently the Junior Vice-Chair.

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14 Other business

Annotations

The Scientific Committee will consider any other business.

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CCAMLR-42/24 Rev. 2

A draft Code of Conduct for CCAMLR Events
Delegations of Australia, the Republic of Korea, France and the United States

15 Adoption of report of the Forty-second Meeting

Annotations

The Scientific Committee will adopt the report of the Forty-second Meeting.

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16 Close of meeting.

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Schedule

Preliminary Schedule (last updated: 27 September 2023)

Week 1 (Sunday 15 October to Friday 20 October 2023)

Conference Room

	Sunday 15 October	Monday 16 October	Tuesday 17 October	Wednesday 18 October	Thursday 19 October	Friday 20 October
0900-0945		Commission Opening	Scientific Committee	Scientific Committee	Scientific Committee	Scientific Committee
1000–1045		Heads of Delegation
1045-1100	Break
1100–1230		Commission	Scientific Committee	Scientific Committee	Scientific Committee	Scientific Committee
1230–1400	Lunch
1330-1400			Heads of Delegation	Heads of Delegation
1400–1530		Scientific Committee	Scientific Committee	Scientific Committee	Scientific Committee	Scientific Committee
1530–1600	Break
1600–1730		Scientific Committee	Scientific Committee	Scientific Committee	Scientific Committee	Scientific Committee
Agenda topics – Scientific Committee		1 Opening of the meeting 2.1 Harvested species: Krill resources	2.2 Harvested species – fish 3. Non-target catch and ecosystem impacts 4. Spatial management	4 Spatial management of impacts on the Antarctic ecosystem 6 Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Convention Area 9 Scientific Committee activities 10 Secretariat supported activities 11 Budget for 2023/24 12 Advice to SCIC and SCAF 8 Cooperation with other organisations 5 Climate change	7 CCAMLR Scheme of International Scientific Observation 13 Election of Scientific Committee Chair 14 Other business	15 Adoption of report of the Forty-second Meeting 16 Close of meeting
Agenda topics – Commission		1. Opening 2. Organisation

Wombat Room (SCIC: Mon - Fri)

	Sunday 15 October	Monday 16 October	Tuesday 17 October	Wednesday 18 October	Thursday 19 October	Friday 20 October
0900–1030			HOD meeting 0900 - 1000 SCIC resumes after HOD (3.8) Proposals for new and revised compliance related CMs	SCIC Related CM Drafting	0930: SCIC Related CM Drafting	SCIC Report Adoption
1030–1100	Break
1100–1230			(3.2) Vessel inspection (3.3) VMS (5) Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing	Open - CDS Review Fund Panel meet	Open	SCIC Report Adoption
1230–1400	Lunch
1400–1530		(1) Opening of the meeting (2) Organisation of Meeting (3) Review of Compliance and implementation-related measures and systems (3.1) CDS (incl. CDS Fund review panel) (3.8) Proposals for new and revised compliance related CMs	(5) Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing (4) CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP)	(3.8) Report out/action needed from SCIC CM Drafting Group (3.1) Report from CDS Review Panel (7) Advice from the Scientific Committee (3) Review of Compliance and implementation-related measures and systems (any remaining items) (3.4) Promotion of Compliance in CCAMLR (3.5) Transhipment	(3.8) Report out/action needed from SCIC CM Drafting Group and discussion of remaining proposals under agenda item 3.8 (various) Any unresolved agenda items	SCIC Report Adoption
1530–1600	Break
1600–1730	1700 Commission Heads of Delegation followed by (1730) Scientific Committee Representatives	(3.8) Proposals for new and revised compliance related CMs (continued)	(4) CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) (3.6) SISO Implementation (3.7) NCP Engagement Strategy	(4) CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) (5) Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing (3.8) Proposals for new and revised compliance related CMs (6) Fishery Notifications (8) Consideration of the Second Performance Review	(various) Any unresolved agenda items (9) Any other business	SCIC Report Adoption

SCAF Room

	Sunday 15 October	Wednesday 18 October	Thursday 19 October	Friday 20 October
0900–1030		SCAF	SCAF	SCAF Report
1030–1100	Break
1100–1230		SCAF	SCAF	SCAF Report
1230–1400	Lunch
1400–1530
1530–1600	Break
1600–1730

Week 2 (23 to 27 October 2023)

Conference Room (extended), Commission only

	Monday 23 October	Tuesday 24 October	Wednesday 25 October	Thursday 26 October	Friday 27 October
0900–1030	Commission plenary	Commission plenary		Commission plenary	Commission Report
1030–1100	Break
1100–1230	Commission plenary	Commission plenary		Commission plenary	Commission Report
1230–1400	Lunch
1330-1400				ad hoc CM Drafting Group
1400–1530	Commission plenary	Commission plenary	Commission plenary	ad hoc CM Drafting Group	Commission Report
1530–1600	Break
1600–1730	Commission plenary	Commission plenary		ad hoc CM Drafting Group	Commission Report
1800-1930				Commission plenary
Agenda items – Commission	2.4. Participation of a Member in the CCAMLR Meeting 3. Objective of the Convention 4. Management of marine resources 5. Spatial management	6. Climate 7. Implementation and compliance 8. Observation 9. Conservation measures	9. Conservation measures and CM Drafting Group 10. Administration and Finance	9. Conservation measures and CM Drafting Group 6. Climate 11. Cooperation 12. Administration 13. Other business 14. Report preparation 14. Report adoption	14. Report adoption 15. Close

Events

	Monday 16 October	Tuesday 17 October	Wednesday 18 October	Thursday 19 October	Friday 20 October
Lunchtime		1230–1330 The Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund – Presentation (Wombat Room, CCAMLR Headquarters)	1230–1400 MEASO Launch (Sovereign Room, Hobart Function and Conference Centre – 1 Elizabeth Street Pier)	1315–1345 Antarctica InSync Presentation (Conference Room, CCAMLR Headquarters)
Evening	1800–2000 CCAMLR Welcome Drinks (CCAMLR Headquarters)	1800–2000 ASOC Function (Alceme – 6 Victoria Street)

	Monday 23 October	Tuesday 24 October	Wednesday 25 October	Thursday 26 October	Friday 27 October
Lunchtime	1245–1400 ATS Presentation - Heads of Delegation only (SCAF Room, CCAMLR Headquarters)
Evening		1830–2030 ARK Function (Franklin Wharf – Murray Street Pier, 28 Morrison Street)	1700–1900 Norwegian Embassy Reception and Sled Unveiling - Heads of Delegation only (Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery – Dunn Pl, Hobart)		Final drinks at the Duke