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    Canadian Antarctic Research Expedition 2025

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    Document Number:
    SC-CAMLR-44/BG/40
    Author(s):
    Delegation of Canada
    Submitted By:
    Ms Isabelle Morisset (Canada)
    Approved By:
    Ms Katharine Ferri (Canada)
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    Abstract

    The Canadian Antarctic Research Expedition (CARE) 2025 carried out a range of surveying and sampling activities in the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula to address scientific issues in the broad disciplines of geology and sediment sampling, oceanography, and contaminants in February and March 2025. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), through the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), provided support through operation of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke, an Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel that was fitted with containerized laboratories and a winch for science operations and sample preparation. The experience Canada has gained from CARE 2025 will inform future Canadian Antarctic research activities, expeditions, and collaborations and contribute to the work of the CCAMLR Scientific Committee.