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    Information in support of the 2024 review of the South Orkney Islands Southern Shelf Marine Protected Area

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    Document Number:
    SC-CAMLR-43/BG/03
    Author(s):
    Delegations of the United Kingdom, Argentina, the European Union and its Member States, Norway and Uruguay
    Submitted By:
    Dr Martin Collins (United Kingdom)
    Approved By:
    Dr Martin Collins (United Kingdom)
    Agenda Item(s)
    SC-CAMLR-43 - 6.1 - Existing marine protected areas, including research and monitoring plans for MPAs
    CCAMLR-43 - 5.1 - Review of existing Marine Protected Areas
    Abstract

    This Background Paper provides information relevant to the 2024 review of the SOISS MPA (CCAMLR-43/XX), including information on fishing activities in Subarea 48.2, research and monitoring activities undertaken by the UK, Norway, Uruguay, Argentina and France, and updates on the key ecosystem indicators identified in the draft MPA Research and Monitoring Plan.