SC-CAMLR-XXXV | Meetings

Thirty-fifth Meeting of the Scientific Committee

Location:

Hobart, Australia

Meeting Start Date/Time:

Monday, 17 October 2016

Meeting End Date/Time:

Friday, 21 October 2016

Submissions Due

Friday, 2 September 2016 - 00:00 Australia/Hobart (Working Paper)

Saturday, 17 September 2016 - 00:00 Australia/Hobart (Background Paper)

Schedule for the Thirty-fifth Meetings of the Commission and the Scientific Committee

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Documents

Document Number	Title	Agenda Item(s)
CCAMLR-XXXV/13 Rev. 1 More Info	Establishing time-limited Special Areas for Scientific Study in newly exposed marine areas following ice shelf retreat or collapse in Subarea 48.1, Subarea 48.5 and Subarea 88.3 Delegation of the European Union and its Member States Submitted By: Mr Herbert Schuller (European Union) Approved By: Mr Seppo Nurmi (European Union) Request Meeting Document	8
CCAMLR-XXXV/18 More Info	Proposal on a conservation measure establishing the Weddell Sea Marine Protected Area (WSMPA) Delegation of the European Union and its Member States Approved By: Mr Seppo Nurmi (European Union) Request Meeting Document	5.2
CCAMLR-XXXV/30 More Info	On interim distribution of the trigger level in the fishery for Euphausia superba in statistical Subareas 48.1, 48.2, 48.3 and 48.4 Delegation of Ukraine Abstract: This text is revised version of earlier presented by Ukraine document WG-EMM-16/56. Taking into account the current state of krill fishery in Area 48 and other important factors, Ukraine proposes to upgrade the Conservation Measure 51-07 in order to redistribute the trigger level of catch in 620 000 tonnes between Subareas in Area 48 in a new percentage limits. This revision of CM 51-07 Read More Submitted By: Dr Kostiantyn Demianenko (Ukraine) Approved By: Mr Oleh Klochak (Ukraine) Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXV/31 More Info	Amendments to Conservation Measure 51-06 (2014) General measure for scientific observation in fisheries for Euphausia superba Delegation of Ukraine Abstract: Uncertainties in Antarctic krill stock still do not allow scientists to develop comprehensive system of Feedback management of krill fishery and to provide work on forecast of the ecosystem changes that has been discussed at the Bologna 2016 Meeting of the WG-EMM. To improve that situation Ukraine suggests the changes to CCAMLR Conservation Measure 51-06(2014) in order to make the scientific Read More Submitted By: Dr Kostiantyn Demianenko (Ukraine) Approved By: Mr Oleh Klochak (Ukraine) Request Meeting Document	3.1, 5, 7
CCAMLR-XXXV/BG/05 Rev. 1 More Info	Fishery notifications 2016/17 CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Mrs Sarah Lenel (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.4.2
CCAMLR-XXXV/BG/14 More Info	The Future of Antarctica Forum: distinguishing climate change impacts from other impacts in the Antarctic Peninsula Submitted by Oceanites, Inc. Abstract: The paper reports on the outcomes of the first Future of Antarctica Forum that Oceanites, Inc. convened and held February 28 – March 9, 2016 in the Antarctic Peninsula, and work that has proceeded subsequent to the Forum. Major Antarctic stakeholders were present during the Forum, including representatives from the tourism and fishing industries, all of whom actively Read More Submitted By: Mr Ron Naveen (Oceanites) Approved By: Mr Ron Naveen (Oceanites) Request Meeting Document	8
CCAMLR-XXXV/BG/15 More Info	Mapping Application for Penguin Populations and Projected Dynamics (MAPPPD) Submitted by Oceanites, Inc. Abstract: The attached paper, now in review, describes the Mapping Application for Penguin Populations and Projected Dynamics (MAPPPD), which is a web-based, open access, decision support tool designed to assist scientists, non-governmental organizations, and policymakers working to meet the management objectives as set forth by CCAMLR and other components of the Antarctic Treaty system (i.e., Read More Submitted By: Mr Ron Naveen (Oceanites) Approved By: Mr Ron Naveen (Oceanites) Request Meeting Document	8
CCAMLR-XXXV/BG/22 More Info	Initial report from the ICG considering approaches for enhancing consideration of climate change impacts in CCAMLR Delegations of Australia and Norway Submitted By: Ms Eloise Carr (Australia) Approved By: Dr Nick Gales (Australia) Request Meeting Document	8
CCAMLR-XXXV/BG/24 More Info	Follow up to the Joint CEP/SC-CAMLR Workshop on Climate Change and Monitoring Submitted by ASOC Abstract: The Joint CEP/SC-CAMLR Workshop on Climate Change and Monitoring was a timely and useful exercise that produced a number of recommendations with relevance to CCAMLR XXXV, SC-CAMLR XXXV and the planned SC-CAMLR Symposium. In this paper, ASOC highlights some actions for SC-CAMLR and the Commission so that implementation of these recommendations can begin immediately, including: o Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Approved By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Request Meeting Document	8
CCAMLR-XXXV/BG/26 More Info	A representative system of CCAMLR MPAs: Current proposals and beyond Submitted by ASOC Abstract: This document examines the progress made to date in the establishment of a representative system of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the CCAMLR Convention Area, looking at the wider context and what still needs to be accomplished. ASOC suggests that although CCAMLR should consider different concerns, it should focus on its conservation mandate, and realise the objective of establishing a Read More Approved By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Request Meeting Document	5.2
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/01 Rev. 1 More Info	Scientific background document in support of the development of a CCAMLR MPA in the Weddell Sea (Antarctica) – Version 2016 Delegation of Germany Abstract: The Delegation of Germany has submitted the scientific background and justification for the development of a marine protected area in the Weddell Sea planning area. In accordance with the recommendations by WG-EMM-14 (SC-CAMLR-XXIII, Annex 6), this was done in three separate documents (SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/11, /BG/12 and /BG/13). The Scientific Committee is invited to note that: Read More Submitted By: Dr Katharina Teschke (Germany) Approved By: Professor Thomas Brey Request Meeting Document	5.2.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/02 More Info	Progress in the process for the designation of a Marine Protected Area in Domain 1 Delegations of Argentina and Chile Abstract: Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been on the agenda of the Antarctic Treaty System since at least 2005. Since then, various efforts have been made with the aim of conserving Antarctic marine living resources. In the current context of climate change, the Antarctic Peninsula and Southern Scotia Arc (Domain 1) areas are particularly important, since they are one of the regions of the planet Read More Submitted By: Mr Juan Ignacio Herrero Lo Giudice (Argentina) Approved By: Dr Enrique Marschoff (Argentina) Request Meeting Document	5.2
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/03 More Info	Report of the Working Group on Ecosystem Monitoring and Management (Bologna, Italy, 4 to 15 July 2016) Submitted By: Ms Belinda Blackburn (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.1, 3.3, 5.2, 7, 10.2, 13
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/04 More Info	Report of the Working Group on Fish Stock Assessment (Hobart, Australia, 3 to 14 October 2016) Submitted By: Ms Belinda Blackburn (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 13
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/05 More Info	Report of the Working Group on Statistics, Assessments and Modelling (Genoa, Italy, 27 June to 1 July 2016) Submitted By: Ms Belinda Blackburn (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	2.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/06 More Info	Report of the Meeting of the Subgroup on Acoustic Survey and Analysis Methods (La Jolla, USA, 21 to 25 March 2016) Submitted By: Ms Belinda Blackburn (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	2.2
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/07 More Info	Conveners’ Report of the Joint CEP/SC-CAMLR Workshop on Climate Change and Monitoring Delegations of the United Kingdom and the USA Abstract: The Joint CEP/SC-CAMLR Workshop on Climate Change and Monitoring was held in Punta Arenas, Chile (19-20 May 2016). A workshop report was prepared by the conveners (Dr Susie Grant and Dr Polly Penhale), and is provided in full below. The report was discussed at the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP XIX) in Santiago, Chile (23-27 May 2016) (CEP XIX Report, paragraphs 43 to 56), Read More Submitted By: Dr Susie Grant (United Kingdom) Approved By: Dr Chris Darby Request Meeting Document	8, 10.1.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/08 More Info	Proposal by the Russian Federation to amend the CCAMLR Scientific Scholarship Scheme Delegation of the Russian Federation Submitted By: Dr Andrey Petrov (Russian Federation) Approved By: Mr Dmitry Kremenyuk (Russian Federation) Request Meeting Document	13.3
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/09 More Info	The need to allocate a scientific research TAC in closed blocks (SSRUs) in the Ross Sea Delegation of the Russian Federation Submitted By: Dr Andrey Petrov (Russian Federation) Approved By: Mr Dmitry Kremenyuk (Russian Federation) Request Meeting Document	3.2
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/10 More Info	The Weddell Sea MPA (comments and questions regarding documents CCAMLR-XXXIV/BG/37, WG-EMM-16/01, WG-EMM-16/02, WG-EMM-16/03) Delegation of the Russian Federation Submitted By: Dr Andrey Petrov (Russian Federation) Approved By: Mr Dmitry Kremenyuk (Russian Federation) Request Meeting Document	5.2
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/11 More Info	Precautionary management of the Antarctic krill fishery at small spatial scales in the context of regional climate variability: is no data the same as no impact? Delegation of the United Kingdom Abstract: In this paper, we highlight how environmental variability has led to reduced penguin breeding performance, and increased penguin mortality following starvation, such that localised harvesting by the krill fishery at specific times or in particular areas might not be considered to be rational management. However, we also note that the current network of ecosystem monitoring sites currently Read More Submitted By: Dr Chris Darby Approved By: Admin Admin (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/12 More Info	Report of the Chair of the Scientific Committee on the CCAMLR Scientific Committee Symposium (Hobart, Australia, 13 and 14 October 2016) Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	13
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/01 More Info	Catches of target species in the Convention Area CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: Summary of catches from directed fishing on toothfish, icefish and krill in the Convention Area in 2014/15 and 2015/16, including catches taken during scientific surveys conducted in accordance with Conservation Measure 24-01. Catches reported in 2014/15 were published in the CCAMLR Statistical Bulletin, Volume 28. Catch totals for the current season (2015/16) are preliminary and Read More Submitted By: Dr David Ramm (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/02 More Info	Preliminary assessment of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems Delegation of Australia Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	5.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/03 More Info	Preliminary assessment of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems Delegation of Japan Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	5.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/04 More Info	Preliminary assessment of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems Delegation of South Africa Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	5.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/05 More Info	Evaluación preliminar del riesgo de que las actividades de pesca de fondo propuestas ocasionen graves daños a los ecosistemas marinos vulnerables Delegación de España Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	5.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/06 More Info	Preliminary assessment of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems Delegation of Norway Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	5.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/07 More Info	Preliminary assessment of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems Delegation of New Zealand Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	5.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/08 More Info	Preliminary assessment of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems Delegation of Uruguay Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	5.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/09 More Info	Committee for Environmental Protection: 2016 Annual Report to the Scientific Committee of CCAMLR CEP Observer to SC-CAMLR (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 over the last few years 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 Read More Submitted By: Dr Polly A. Penhale (United States of America) Approved By: Dr George Watters (United States of America) Request Meeting Document	10.1.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/10 More Info	Форма для представления предварительных оценок возможности того, что предложенный донный промысел будет иметь существенное негативное воздействие на уязвимые морские экосистемы (УМЭ) [Pro forma for submitting preliminary assessments of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs)] Делегация Украины [Delegation of Ukraine] Abstract: Форма для представления предварительных оценок возможности того, что предложенный донный промысел будет иметь существенное негативное воздействие на уязвимые морские экосистемы (УМЭ) для ярусных судов Украины Simeiz, Koreiz, Marigolds. Abstract Pro forma for submitting preliminary assessments of the potential for proposed bottom fishing Read More Submitted By: Dr Leonid Pshenichnov (Ukraine) Approved By: Dr Kostiantyn Demianenko (Ukraine) Request Meeting Document	5
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/11 More Info	Scientific background document in support of the development of a CCAMLR MPA in the Weddell Sea (Antarctica) – Version 2016 – Part A: General context of the establishment of MPAs and background information on the Weddell Sea MPA planning area- Delegation of Germany Abstract: The Delegation of Germany presents to the Scientific Committee the scientific background in support of the development of a marine protected area (MPA) in the Weddell Sea planning area. In accordance with the recommendations by WG-EMM-14 (SC-CAMLR-XXIII, Annex 6), this was done in three separate documents (Part A-C). SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/11 (Part A) sets out the general context of the Read More Submitted By: Dr Katharina Teschke (Germany) Approved By: Professor Thomas Brey Request Meeting Document	5.2.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/12 More Info	Scientific background document in support of the development of a CCAMLR MPA in the Weddell Sea (Antarctica) – Version 2016 –Part B: Description of available spatial data Delegation of Germany Abstract: The Delegation of Germany presents to the Scientific Committee the scientific background in support of the development of a marine protected area (MPA) in the Weddell Sea planning area. In accordance with the recommendations by WG-EMM-14 (SC-CAMLR-XXIII, Annex 6), this was done in three separate documents (Part A-C). SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/11 (Part A) sets out the general context of the Read More Submitted By: Dr Katharina Teschke (Germany) Approved By: Professor Thomas Brey Request Meeting Document	5.2.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/13 More Info	Scientific background document in support of the development of a CCAMLR MPA in the Weddell Sea (Antarctica) – Version 2016 – Part C: Data analysis and MPA scenario development Delegation of Germany Abstract: The Delegation of Germany presents to the Scientific Committee the scientific background in support of the development of a marine protected area (MPA) in the Weddell Sea planning area. In accordance with the recommendations by WG-EMM-14 (SC-CAMLR-XXIII, Annex 6), this was done in three separate documents (Part A-C). SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/11 (Part A) sets out the general context of the Read More Submitted By: Dr Katharina Teschke (Germany) Approved By: Professor Thomas Brey Request Meeting Document	5.2.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/14 More Info	Precautionary management of the Antarctic krill fishery at small spatial scales in the context of regional climate variability: pros and cons of coastal buffers, closed areas and move-on rules Delegation of the United Kingdom Abstract: In this paper, we briefly review recent environmental information for the Antarctic Peninsula, highlighting how both natural variability in near-surface air temperatures and longer term changes in the oceanic domain add to the complexity of managing the Antarctic krill fishery, particularly at small spatial scales. We present an example during the early Austral summer of 2015/2016, when sea Read More Submitted By: Dr Chris Darby Approved By: Admin Admin (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/15 More Info	Calendar of meetings of relevance to the Scientific Committee in 2016/17 CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	10.4
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/16 More Info	Форма для представления предварительных оценок возможности того, что предложенный донный промысел будет иметь существенное негативное воздействие на уязвимые морские экосистемы (УМЭ) [Pro forma for submitting preliminary assessments of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs)] Делегация Российской Федерации [Delegation of the Russian Federation] Submitted By: Dr Andrey Petrov (Russian Federation) Approved By: Mr Dmitry Kremenyuk (Russian Federation) Request Meeting Document	5.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/17 More Info	Antarctic krill fisheries management and the need to retain CM 51-07 Submitted by ASOC Abstract: ASOC strongly supports the recommendation of WG-EMM-16 that Conservation Measure 51-07 should be retained while alternative strategies and feedback management (FBM) are under evaluation. Discussions at WG-EMM-16 provided further evidence that concentrating krill fishing operations in areas being used by land-based predators puts predators at risk from localized depletion. Consequently, ASOC Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Approved By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Request Meeting Document	3.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/18 More Info	Antarctic krill fisheries management: "What's next?" Submitted by ASOC Abstract: The move from Stage 1 to 2 in feedback management (FBM) for the Antarctic krill fishery is of critical importance to CCAMLR. Useful proposals at WG-EMM-16 this year highlighted strategies that could be used to do this, and ASOC encourages CCAMLR to develop a plan for discussion of these proposals and to improve the collection of data needed to implement them. In particular, the enhancement of Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Approved By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Request Meeting Document	3.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/19 More Info	Report to the Scientific Committee of CCAMLR by the Association of Responsible Krill harvesting companies (ARK) Submitted by ARK Submitted By: Ms Genevieve Tanner Approved By: Ms Genevieve Tanner Request Meeting Document	3.1, 10.2
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/20 More Info	Independent reviews of CCAMLR stock assessments – a discussion paper Delegation of the USA Abstract: In 2013 the Commission endorsed the Scientific Committee’s recommendation to develop a process to facilitate independent reviews of CCAMLR stock assessments (CCAMLR-XXXII, paragraph 5.14). We understand that the Scientific Committee will be discussing possible avenues to achieve this goal. We believe the Commission could complement the efforts of the Scientific Committee by noting the need for Read More Submitted By: Ms Mi Ae Kim (United States of America) Approved By: Dr George Watters (United States of America) Request Meeting Document	13.2
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/21 More Info	Marine debris and entanglements at Bird Island and King Edward Point, South Georgia, Signy Island, South Orkneys and Goudier Island, Antarctic Peninsula 2015–2016 Delegation of the United Kingdom Abstract: Marine debris data were collected at Bird Island and King Edward Point, South Georgia, at Signy Island, South Orkneys and at Goudier Island, Antarctic Peninsula for the period April 2015 to March 2016. Surveys of beached marine debris at Bird Island recorded a total of 56 and 123 items during winter (April to September 2015) and summer (October 2015 to March 2016) respectively. One item of Read More Submitted By: Professor Philip Trathan Approved By: Ms Kylie Bamford (United Kingdom) Request Meeting Document	4.2
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/22 More Info	Progress report 3: Proposal for GEF (Global Environment Facility) funding CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: In 2014, the Scientific Committee endorsed a proposal from South Africa that the Secretariat be tasked with developing a proposal for funding support from the Global Environment Facility to build capacity among GEF-eligible CCAMLR Member countries to strengthen their participation in CCAMLR (SC-CAMLR-XXXIII, paragraph 10.30). This report updates CCAMLR Members on developments during 2016 Read More Submitted By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	14
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/23 More Info	COLTO Depredation Workshop Submitted by COLTO Abstract: The inaugural COLTO Depredation Workshop took place in Punta Arenas, Chile, 15-18 March 2016. Results were an enhanced understanding on the current state of depredation in toothfish fisheries, as well as a vision of what is required in the short-to-medium term to better understand and evaluate depredation. “Next steps” regarding studying and minimising depredation were established Read More Submitted By: Mr Rhys Arangio (COLTO) Approved By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	10
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/24 Rev. 1 More Info	KRILLBASE: a multinational, circumpolar database of abundance of Antarctic krill and salps A. Atkinson, S. Hill, H. Peat, R. Downie and L. Gerrish Abstract: Antarctic krill and salps are major macroplankton contributors to Southern Ocean food webs and biogeochemical cycles. Sustainably managing the fishery for Antarctic krill against a backdrop of rapid regional climate change requires information on distribution and changes over time. Many data have been collected on the abundance of the two taxa from net sampling surveys since 1926, but they are Read More Submitted By: Dr Chris Darby Approved By: Dr Chris Darby Request Meeting Document	3.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/25 Rev. 1 More Info	Developing the Secretariat’s data management systems CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: The CCAMLR Secretariat’s data management systems provide the secure infrastructure and repository for CCAMLR data which are submitted by CCAMLR Members to support the policy, scientific and administrative work of the Commission and Scientific Committee. These systems are being redeveloped as part of a long-term program of work which started in 2013. The work has focused on the development of Read More Submitted By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	14
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/26 More Info	The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Annual Report 2015/2016 Submitted by SCAR Abstract: SCAR is an interdisciplinary body of the International Council for Science (ICSU), and currently includes 43 member countries and nine ICSU unions. SCAR encourages new members with an interest in Antarctic science. SCAR’s Mission is to advance Antarctic research, including observations from Antarctica, and to promote scientific knowledge, understanding and education on any aspect of the Read More Submitted By: Dr Jenny Baeseman (SCAR) Approved By: Dr Jenny Baeseman (SCAR) Request Meeting Document	10.1.2
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/27 More Info	Cameras installation by Ukraine at the Galindez, Petermann and Yalour Islands penguin colonies – CEMP Fund project ‘Establishing a CEMP Camera Network in Subarea 48.1’ Delegation of Ukraine Abstract: In the report, which is updated paper WG-EMM-16/55, we describe the season activity in the Ukrainian Vernadsky Antarctic Station area on installation CEMP cameras in penguin colonies as part of the CEMP project run by USA, Argentina, Poland and Ukraine 'Establishing a CEMP Camera Network in Subarea 48.1'. Work has been provided under support of the National Antarctic Scientific Center of Read More Submitted By: Dr Kostiantyn Demianenko (Ukraine) Approved By: Mr Oleh Klochak (Ukraine) Request Meeting Document	13.2
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/28 More Info	Summary of research voyages in the South Orkney Islands region in 2015/16 Delegations of the United Kingdom and Norway Abstract: Two scientific research voyages were undertaken on board the RRS James Clark Ross in the South Orkney Islands region during the 2015/16 austral summer. These surveys together involved scientific collaborators from 11 countries, including 9 CCAMLR Members. This major research effort will inform the further development of spatial management, including feedback management of the krill fishery, in Read More Submitted By: Dr Chris Darby Approved By: Dr Chris Darby Request Meeting Document	5.2
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/29 Rev. 1 More Info	Feedback management through effort regulation Delegation of Norway Abstract: The interim distribution of the trigger level in the fishery for Antarctic krill (CM 51-01) will be revised in 2016. The trigger level is not related to the status of the krill stock and the predators that depend on it. Progressing the development of an operational FBM system in accordance with the Convention has been set as a high priority by CCAMLR. There are currently three FBM proposals Read More Submitted By: Dr Olav Rune Godø (Norway) Approved By: Dr Olav Rune Godø (Norway) Request Meeting Document	3.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/30 More Info	Tracking Antarctica, A New WWF report on the state of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean Submitted by ASOC Abstract: ASOC member organization WWF supports a precautionary and science-based approach to identify the pressures and threats to the planet’s largest wilderness. WWF’s new biennial report - Tracking Antarctica - provides a scientific update on the state of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. It identifies ways to respond to the challenges based on the latest scientific evidence to ensure the wonders Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Approved By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Request Meeting Document	10.2
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/31 More Info	Benchmarking CCAMLR Delegation of the United Kingdom Abstract: WG-SAM and WG-FSA both have substantial and increasing workloads. Discussions have recently been directed towards trying to organise their roles and work schedules such that there is a more cohesive structure and apportioning of their work schedules. The discussions to be held at the 2016 Scientific Committee symposium will likely raise these issues again which presents an opportunity to Read More Submitted By: Dr Chris Darby Approved By: Dr Chris Darby Request Meeting Document	2.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/32 More Info	Report on the first year’s fishing under New Zealand’s exploratory fishery for toothfish within the SPRFMO Convention Area J. Fenaughty and M. Cryer Abstract: This paper is an update on exploratory fishing for toothfish by the New Zealand vessel San Aspiring pursuant to CMM 4.14, approved by the SPRFMO Commission in January 2016. This update is provided for the consideration of the SPRFMO Scientific Committee meeting in October 2016 such that it can advise the SPRFMO Commission meeting in early 2017 on progress with the exploratory fishery Read More Submitted By: Mr Alistair Dunn (New Zealand) Approved By: Mr Alistair Dunn (New Zealand) Publication: Draft paper to SPRFMO Scientific Committee Meeting 4, The Hague, 7 to 15 October 2016 Request Meeting Document	10
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/33 More Info	Plans for Joint CCAMLR-IWC Workshop The Steering Group of the Joint CCAMLR-IWC Workshop Submitted By: Dr So Kawaguchi (Australia) Approved By: Dr Dirk Welsford (Australia) Request Meeting Document	10
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/34 More Info	Preliminary assessment of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems Delegation of the Republic of Korea Abstract: Preliminary assessment of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems(VMEs) submitted by Republic of Korea. Submitted By: Dr Seok-Gwan Choi (Korea, Republic of) Approved By: Dr Seok-Gwan Choi (Korea, Republic of) Request Meeting Document	5.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/35 More Info	Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) Implementation Plan 2015–2020 Submitted by SCAR and SCOR Submitted By: Dr Louise Newman (SCOR) Request Meeting Document	10
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/36 More Info	Updated assessment of the risks of status quo krill fishing and proposed revisions to Conservation Measure 51-07 Delegation of the USA Abstract: We used an ecosystem model to assess the risks of 1) the most recent distribution of krill catches in Subareas 48.1-48.3 and 2) current proposals to increase the catch limit in Subarea 48.1. Our results show that the concentration of fishing effort since 2009 increases the risks that predator populations will be depleted and unable to recover. These risks vary among predators and SSMUs and Read More Submitted By: Dr George Watters (United States of America) Approved By: Dr George Watters (United States of America) Request Meeting Document	3.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/37 More Info	Risk assessment framework for subdividing the krill catch trigger level, including relevant background data and information Abstract: At its annual meeting in 2016, WG-EMM recalled its obligation to review and advise on CM 51-07, which is due to lapse at the end of the 2015/16 fishing season, and presented its discussions on this subject in paragraphs 2.201 to 2.244 of its WG report. WG-EMM recommended that work be undertaken to further develop a risk assessment approach to spatially subdivide the trigger level for Read More Submitted By: Dr Andrew Constable (Australia) Approved By: Dr Andrew Constable (Australia) Request Meeting Document	3.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/38 Rev. 1 More Info	Research catch limits and estimation of local biomass estimates for effort-based research Subareas 48.2 and 48.4 and Division 58.4.1 CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Dr Keith Reid Request Meeting Document	3.4.3
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/39 More Info	Update on the ABNJ Deep Seas Project FAO and CCAMLR Secretariats Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Admin Admin (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	10.2
WG-FSA-16/47 Rev. 1 More Info	Scientific contribution to the 2016 review of Conservation Measure 51-07: Part 1 – rationale, method and data for a risk assessment framework for distributing the krill trigger level A. Constable (on behalf of the e-group on CM 51-07 WG-EMM review) Abstract: At its annual meeting in 2016, WG-EMM recalled its obligation to review and advise on Conservation Measure 51-07, which is due to lapse at the end of the 2015/16 fishing season, and presented its discussions on this subject in paragraphs 2.201 to 2.244 of its WG report. WG-EMM recommended that work be undertaken to further develop a risk assessment approach to spatially subdivide the Read More Submitted By: Dr Andrew Constable (Australia) Approved By: Dr Dirk Welsford (Australia) Request Meeting Document	3.1
WG-FSA-16/48 Rev. 1 More Info	Scientific contribution to the 2016 review of Conservation Measure 51-07: Part 2 – outcomes from the application of the risk assessment framework for distributing the krill trigger level in Area 48 A. Constable (on behalf of the e-group on CM 51-07 WG-EMM review) Abstract: This paper presents the outcomes from the application of the risk assessment framework for distributing the krill trigger level in Area 48, which was described in Part 1 of this work (WG-FSA-16/47). This second part has two additional components of work: (i) results of the analyses using the data within the risk assessment framework, and (ii) a discussion of the implications of this work, Read More Submitted By: Dr Andrew Constable (Australia) Approved By: Dr Dirk Welsford (Australia) Request Meeting Document	3.1

Agenda

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1 Opening of meeting

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The Chair (Dr M. Belchier UK) 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 agenda

Annotations

The Preliminary Agenda for the Thirty-fifth Meeting of the Scientific Committee was prepared and distributed in accordance with Rule 5 of the Scientific Committee’s Rules of Procedure. This Provisional Agenda has been prepared, taking account of Members’ additions and comments in accordance with Rule 7 of the Rules of Procedure.

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1.2 Chair’s report

Annotations

The Chair will report on intersessional activities undertaken since the Thirty-fourth Meeting (SC-CAMLR-XXXIV).

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2 Advances in statistics, assessments, modelling, acoustics and survey methods

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2.1 Statistics, assessments and modelling

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The Convener of WG-SAM (Dr S. Parker, New Zealand) will present the 2016 WG SAM report, noting that the outcomes of the deliberations of advice from WG-SAM to WG-EMM and WG-FSA will be further considered at the appropriate point in the agenda.

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/05	Report of the Working Group on Statistics, Assessments and Modelling (Genoa, Italy, 27 June to 1 July 2016)
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/31	Benchmarking CCAMLR Delegation of the United Kingdom

2.2 Acoustic survey and analysis methods

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The Co-conveners of SG-ASAM (Drs C. Reiss, USA and X. Zhao, China) will present the 2016 SG-ASAM report noting progress with further consideration of the use of fishing vessels to collect acoustic data for use in estimating krill biomass and in understanding the distribution and patterns of occurrence of krill. The outcomes of the deliberations of SG-ASAM from WG-EMM will be further considered at the appropriate point in the agenda. The Scientific Committee will determine the need for a meeting of SG-ASAM in 2017.

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/06

Report of the Meeting of the Subgroup on Acoustic Survey and Analysis Methods (La Jolla, USA, 21 to 25 March 2016)

2.3 Advice to Commission

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The Scientific Committee will advise the Commission on matters of relevance to the development of statistics, assessments, modelling and acoustic data collection and survey methods.

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3 Harvested species

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/04	Report of the Working Group on Fish Stock Assessment (Hobart, Australia, 3 to 14 October 2016)
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/01	Catches of target species in the Convention Area CCAMLR Secretariat

3.1 Krill resources

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CCAMLR-XXXV/30	On interim distribution of the trigger level in the fishery for Euphausia superba in statistical Subareas 48.1, 48.2, 48.3 and 48.4 Delegation of Ukraine
CCAMLR-XXXV/31	Amendments to Conservation Measure 51-06 (2014) General measure for scientific observation in fisheries for Euphausia superba Delegation of Ukraine
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/03	Report of the Working Group on Ecosystem Monitoring and Management (Bologna, Italy, 4 to 15 July 2016)
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/11	Precautionary management of the Antarctic krill fishery at small spatial scales in the context of regional climate variability: is no data the same as no impact? Delegation of the United Kingdom
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/14	Precautionary management of the Antarctic krill fishery at small spatial scales in the context of regional climate variability: pros and cons of coastal buffers, closed areas and move-on rules Delegation of the United Kingdom
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/17	Antarctic krill fisheries management and the need to retain CM 51-07 Submitted by ASOC
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/18	Antarctic krill fisheries management: "What's next?" Submitted by ASOC
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/19	Report to the Scientific Committee of CCAMLR by the Association of Responsible Krill harvesting companies (ARK) Submitted by ARK
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/24 Rev. 1	KRILLBASE: a multinational, circumpolar database of abundance of Antarctic krill and salps A. Atkinson, S. Hill, H. Peat, R. Downie and L. Gerrish
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/29 Rev. 1	Feedback management through effort regulation Delegation of Norway
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/36	Updated assessment of the risks of status quo krill fishing and proposed revisions to Conservation Measure 51-07 Delegation of the USA
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/37	Risk assessment framework for subdividing the krill catch trigger level, including relevant background data and information
WG-FSA-16/47 Rev. 1	Scientific contribution to the 2016 review of Conservation Measure 51-07: Part 1 – rationale, method and data for a risk assessment framework for distributing the krill trigger level A. Constable (on behalf of the e-group on CM 51-07 WG-EMM review)
WG-FSA-16/48 Rev. 1	Scientific contribution to the 2016 review of Conservation Measure 51-07: Part 2 – outcomes from the application of the risk assessment framework for distributing the krill trigger level in Area 48 A. Constable (on behalf of the e-group on CM 51-07 WG-EMM review)

3.1.1 Status and trends

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Data reported for the current season, as well as any updates to the notifications for krill fisheries in 2016/17, will be presented, including advice from WG-EMM. Members will be invited to inform the Scientific Committee of updated information relating to those notifications, as well as any relevant developments and trends in krill fisheries in the Convention Area.

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3.1.2 Ecosystem effects of krill fishing

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The Convener of WG-EMM (Dr S. Kawaguchi, Australia) will present the relevant sections of the 2016 WG-EMM report, including issues relating to feedback management of the krill fishery, catch monitoring and estimation of green weight.

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3.1.3 Advice to the Commission

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The Scientific Committee will provide scientific advice to the Commission.

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3.2 Fish resources

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/09

The need to allocate a scientific research TAC in closed blocks (SSRUs) in the Ross Sea
Delegation of the Russian Federation

3.2.1 Status and trends

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Fishery 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 finfish fisheries in the Convention Area.

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3.2.2 Advice from WG-FSA

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The Convener of WG-FSA (Dr D. Welsford, Australia) will present the sections of the 2016 WG-FSA report dealing with the assessment of fish resources.

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3.2.3 Advice to the Commission

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The Scientific Committee will provide scientific advice to the Commission.

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3.3 Fish and invertebrate by-catch

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/03

Report of the Working Group on Ecosystem Monitoring and Management (Bologna, Italy, 4 to 15 July 2016)

3.3.1 Status and trends

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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.

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3.3.2 WG-FSA advice

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The Scientific Committee will consider the recommendations of WG-FSA on developments in fishing methods, education and other matters relevant to by-catch in CCAMLR fisheries.

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3.3.3 Advice to the Commission

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3.4 New and exploratory finfish fisheries

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3.4.1 Exploratory fisheries in 2015/16

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Fishing activities in exploratory fisheries in 2015/16 will be reviewed taking into account the advice of WG-SAM and WG-FSA.

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3.4.2 Notifications for new and exploratory fisheries in 2016/17

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Notifications for new and exploratory fisheries in 2016/17 will be reviewed, including the advice WG-SAM and WG-FSA in relation to proposals for research in data-poor exploratory fisheries.

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CCAMLR-XXXV/BG/05 Rev. 1

Fishery notifications 2016/17
CCAMLR Secretariat

3.4.3 Progress towards assessments

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The Scientific Committee will review advice from WG-SAM and WG-FSA on the progress towards assessments in data-poor exploratory fisheries and research in other areas (including research conducted under Conservation Measure 24-01) designed to provide future assessments of Dissostichus spp.

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/38 Rev. 1

Research catch limits and estimation of local biomass estimates for effort-based research Subareas 48.2 and 48.4 and Division 58.4.1
CCAMLR Secretariat

3.4.4 Advice to the Commission

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The Scientific Committee will provide scientific advice concerning new and exploratory fisheries.

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4 Incidental mortality arising from fishing operations

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/04

Report of the Working Group on Fish Stock Assessment (Hobart, Australia, 3 to 14 October 2016)

4.1 Incidental mortality of seabirds and marine mammals associated with fisheries

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The Scientific Committee will consider relevant parts of the WG-EMM and WG-FSA reports on incidental mortality of birds and mammals arising from fisheries.

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4.2 Marine debris

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

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/21

Marine debris and entanglements at Bird Island and King Edward Point, South Georgia, Signy Island, South Orkneys and Goudier Island, Antarctic Peninsula 2015–2016
Delegation of the United Kingdom

4.3 Advice to the Commission

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The Scientific Committee will provide scientific advice to the Commission.

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5 Spatial management of impacts on the Antarctic ecosystem

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CCAMLR-XXXV/31	Amendments to Conservation Measure 51-06 (2014) General measure for scientific observation in fisheries for Euphausia superba Delegation of Ukraine
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/04	Report of the Working Group on Fish Stock Assessment (Hobart, Australia, 3 to 14 October 2016)
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/10	Форма для представления предварительных оценок возможности того, что предложенный донный промысел будет иметь существенное негативное воздействие на уязвимые морские экосистемы (УМЭ) [Pro forma for submitting preliminary assessments of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs)] Делегация Украины [Delegation of Ukraine]

5.1 Bottom fishing and vulnerable marine ecosystems

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/02	Preliminary assessment of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems Delegation of Australia
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/03	Preliminary assessment of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems Delegation of Japan
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/04	Preliminary assessment of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems Delegation of South Africa
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/05	Evaluación preliminar del riesgo de que las actividades de pesca de fondo propuestas ocasionen graves daños a los ecosistemas marinos vulnerables Delegación de España
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/06	Preliminary assessment of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems Delegation of Norway
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/07	Preliminary assessment of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems Delegation of New Zealand
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/08	Preliminary assessment of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems Delegation of Uruguay
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/16	Форма для представления предварительных оценок возможности того, что предложенный донный промысел будет иметь существенное негативное воздействие на уязвимые морские экосистемы (УМЭ) [Pro forma for submitting preliminary assessments of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs)] Делегация Российской Федерации [Delegation of the Russian Federation]
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/34	Preliminary assessment of the potential for proposed bottom fishing activities to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems Delegation of the Republic of Korea

5.1.1 Status and trends

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The Scientific Committee will consider advice on the implementation of Conservation Measures 22-05, 22-06, 22-07, 22-08 and 22-09 and other matters pertaining to CCAMLR’s actions in respect of bottom fishing and vulnerable marine ecosystems.

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5.1.2 Advice to the Commission

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The Scientific Committee will provide scientific advice to the Commission.

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5.2 Marine protected areas

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CCAMLR-XXXV/18	Proposal on a conservation measure establishing the Weddell Sea Marine Protected Area (WSMPA) Delegation of the European Union and its Member States
CCAMLR-XXXV/BG/26	A representative system of CCAMLR MPAs: Current proposals and beyond Submitted by ASOC
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/02	Progress in the process for the designation of a Marine Protected Area in Domain 1 Delegations of Argentina and Chile
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/03	Report of the Working Group on Ecosystem Monitoring and Management (Bologna, Italy, 4 to 15 July 2016)
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/10	The Weddell Sea MPA (comments and questions regarding documents CCAMLR-XXXIV/BG/37, WG-EMM-16/01, WG-EMM-16/02, WG-EMM-16/03) Delegation of the Russian Federation
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/28	Summary of research voyages in the South Orkney Islands region in 2015/16 Delegations of the United Kingdom and Norway

5.2.1 Scientific analysis of proposals for MPAs

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

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/01 Rev. 1	Scientific background document in support of the development of a CCAMLR MPA in the Weddell Sea (Antarctica) – Version 2016 Delegation of Germany
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/11	Scientific background document in support of the development of a CCAMLR MPA in the Weddell Sea (Antarctica) – Version 2016 – Part A: General context of the establishment of MPAs and background information on the Weddell Sea MPA planning area- Delegation of Germany
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/12	Scientific background document in support of the development of a CCAMLR MPA in the Weddell Sea (Antarctica) – Version 2016 –Part B: Description of available spatial data Delegation of Germany
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/13	Scientific background document in support of the development of a CCAMLR MPA in the Weddell Sea (Antarctica) – Version 2016 – Part C: Data analysis and MPA scenario development Delegation of Germany

5.2.2 Advice to the Commission

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The Scientific Committee will provide scientific advice to the Commission.

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6 IUU fishing in the Convention Area

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The Convener of WG-FSA will report on scientific information relevant to IUU fishing activity in the Convention Area, including the analysis of trends in IUU fishing activity as prepared by the Secretariat and considered by WG-FSA.

The Scientific Committee will provide scientific advice to SCIC and the Commission.

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/04

Report of the Working Group on Fish Stock Assessment (Hobart, Australia, 3 to 14 October 2016)

7 CCAMLR Scheme of International Scientific Observation

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CCAMLR-XXXV/31	Amendments to Conservation Measure 51-06 (2014) General measure for scientific observation in fisheries for Euphausia superba Delegation of Ukraine
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/03	Report of the Working Group on Ecosystem Monitoring and Management (Bologna, Italy, 4 to 15 July 2016)
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/04	Report of the Working Group on Fish Stock Assessment (Hobart, Australia, 3 to 14 October 2016)

7.1 Scientific observations

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The Secretariat will summarise data received in accordance with the Scheme of International Scientific Observation (SISO) in 2015/16. The Conveners of WG-EMM and WG-FSA will present the relevant sections of their reports.

The operation of the scheme, including the scientific objectives and priorities for the deployment of CCAMLR international scientific observers during 2016/17, will be reviewed.

The Scientific Committee will review progress on the implementation of the recommendations of the CCAMLR SISO Review (SC-CAMLR-XXXII, paragraphs 7.9 and 7.10) and the implementation of the CCAMLR Observer Training Program Accreditation Scheme (COTPAS) (CCAMLR-XXXIII, paragraph 6.5), noting the attachment to SC CIRC 16/56.

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7.2 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 Climate change

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The Scientific Committee will consider advice from WG-SAM, WG-EMM and WG-FSA on the science required to inform management responses to climate change (SC-CAMLR-XXVII, paragraphs 8.1 to 8.10). The Scientific Committee will also consider the outcomes of the Joint CEP–SC-CAMLR Workshop on Monitoring and Climate Change held in Chile in May 2016.

The Scientific Committee will provide scientific advice to the Commission, as appropriate.

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CCAMLR-XXXV/13 Rev. 1	Establishing time-limited Special Areas for Scientific Study in newly exposed marine areas following ice shelf retreat or collapse in Subarea 48.1, Subarea 48.5 and Subarea 88.3 Delegation of the European Union and its Member States
CCAMLR-XXXV/BG/14	The Future of Antarctica Forum: distinguishing climate change impacts from other impacts in the Antarctic Peninsula Submitted by Oceanites, Inc.
CCAMLR-XXXV/BG/15	Mapping Application for Penguin Populations and Projected Dynamics (MAPPPD) Submitted by Oceanites, Inc.
CCAMLR-XXXV/BG/22	Initial report from the ICG considering approaches for enhancing consideration of climate change impacts in CCAMLR Delegations of Australia and Norway
CCAMLR-XXXV/BG/24	Follow up to the Joint CEP/SC-CAMLR Workshop on Climate Change and Monitoring Submitted by ASOC
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/07	Conveners’ Report of the Joint CEP/SC-CAMLR Workshop on Climate Change and Monitoring Delegations of the United Kingdom and the USA

9 Scientific research exemption

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The Scientific Committee will consider the advice of WG-FSA and WG-SAM on scientific research conducted in 2015/16 under Conservation Measure (CM) 24-01 (noting that such research related to Dissostichus spp. will be covered in Agenda Item 3.4.3).

The Scientific Committee will consider proposals submitted under CM 24-01 to ensure all research proposed for 2016/17 is consistent with the intended purpose of the measure.

The Scientific Committee will provide scientific advice to the Commission.

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/04

Report of the Working Group on Fish Stock Assessment (Hobart, Australia, 3 to 14 October 2016)

10 Cooperation with other organisations

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/23	COLTO Depredation Workshop Submitted by COLTO
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/32	Report on the first year’s fishing under New Zealand’s exploratory fishery for toothfish within the SPRFMO Convention Area J. Fenaughty and M. Cryer
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/33	Plans for Joint CCAMLR-IWC Workshop The Steering Group of the Joint CCAMLR-IWC Workshop
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/35	Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) Implementation Plan 2015–2020 Submitted by SCAR and SCOR

10.1 Cooperation with the Antarctic Treaty System

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10.1.1 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 the CEP and SC-CAMLR, including the outcomes of the second Joint CEP–SC-CAMLR Workshop held in Chile in May 2016.

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/07	Conveners’ Report of the Joint CEP/SC-CAMLR Workshop on Climate Change and Monitoring Delegations of the United Kingdom and the USA
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/09	Committee for Environmental Protection: 2016 Annual Report to the Scientific Committee of CCAMLR CEP Observer to SC-CAMLR (Dr P. Penhale, USA)

10.1.2 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-XXXV/BG/26

The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Annual Report 2015/2016
Submitted by SCAR

10.2 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. Those invited include: ACAP, ARK, ASOC, CCSBT, CEP, CITES, COLTO, COMNAP, FAO, IATTC, ICCAT, IOC, IUCN, IWC, Oceanites Inc, SCAR, SCOR, SEAFO, SIOFA, SPRFMO, UNEP and WCPFC.

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/03	Report of the Working Group on Ecosystem Monitoring and Management (Bologna, Italy, 4 to 15 July 2016)
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/19	Report to the Scientific Committee of CCAMLR by the Association of Responsible Krill harvesting companies (ARK) Submitted by ARK
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/30	Tracking Antarctica, A New WWF report on the state of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean Submitted by ASOC
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/39	Update on the ABNJ Deep Seas Project FAO and CCAMLR Secretariats

10.3 Reports of representatives at meetings of other international organisations

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Reports of meetings of other international organisations during 2015/16 will be received.

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10.4 Future cooperation

Annotations

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 under Subitems 10.1 to 10.3.

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/15

Calendar of meetings of relevance to the Scientific Committee in 2016/17
CCAMLR Secretariat

11 Budget for 2016/17

Annotations

The financial implications of decisions taken during the meeting will be used to prepare a detailed Scientific Committee budget for 2016/17. This budget will be based on the costs of ongoing projects and new proposals and should include expenditure from Special Funds and other monies made available to the Scientific Committee as well as from the CCAMLR General Fund. Any budgetary items that have implications for longer-term funding will also be reviewed.

In developing its budget, the Scientific Committee will need to consider the budgetary aspects of working groups’ requirements for invited experts and review the science-related special funds.

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12 Advice to SCIC and SCAF

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In accordance with established practice, the Chair will provide preliminary advice to SCAF and 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 Scientific Committee activities

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/03	Report of the Working Group on Ecosystem Monitoring and Management (Bologna, Italy, 4 to 15 July 2016)
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/04	Report of the Working Group on Fish Stock Assessment (Hobart, Australia, 3 to 14 October 2016)
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/12	Report of the Chair of the Scientific Committee on the CCAMLR Scientific Committee Symposium (Hobart, Australia, 13 and 14 October 2016)

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

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The Scientific Committee will consider the outcomes of the two-day Scientific Committee Symposium held immediately prior to SC-CAMLR-XXXV in order to review the strategic direction of the Committee and its working groups (SC-CAMLR-XXXIV, paragraph 13.7). The outcomes of the workshop will be reported by the Scientific Committee Chair to SC-CAMLR-XXXV.

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13.2 Intersessional activities and future directions

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The intersessional activities of the Scientific Committee in 2016/17 will be discussed and planned. This will include identifying the dates and venues for meetings of working groups and other groups, the timing of data submission to the Secretariat, and a schedule of agreed actions to be undertaken during the intersessional period by the Chair, conveners of working groups, Members and the Secretariat.

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/20	Independent reviews of CCAMLR stock assessments – a discussion paper Delegation of the USA
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/27	Cameras installation by Ukraine at the Galindez, Petermann and Yalour Islands penguin colonies – CEMP Fund project ‘Establishing a CEMP Camera Network in Subarea 48.1’ Delegation of Ukraine

13.3 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 fifth year of the scholarship scheme.

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/08

Proposal by the Russian Federation to amend the CCAMLR Scientific Scholarship Scheme
Delegation of the Russian Federation

13.4 Invitation of experts and observers to meetings of working groups

Annotations

On the basis of advice from working group conveners, and in accordance with Rule 2 of the Rules of the Scientific Committee, the Scientific Committee will consider how invitations should be extended to relevant experts and observers to attend intersessional meetings of its working groups.

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13.5 Next meeting

Annotations

The Scientific Committee will consider the dates of its next meeting.

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14 Secretariat supported activities

Annotations

The Scientific Committee will consider the Secretariat’s report on work in support of the Scientific Committee during 2015/16 (see Agenda Item 1.2), and will consider priorities for future work and requirements for the 2016/17 intersessional period.

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SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/22	Progress report 3: Proposal for GEF (Global Environment Facility) funding CCAMLR Secretariat
SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/25 Rev. 1	Developing the Secretariat’s data management systems CCAMLR Secretariat

15 Election of Vice-Chair

Annotations

In accordance with Rule 8 of the Rules of Procedure of the Scientific Committee, an election will be held for one Vice-Chair of the Scientific Committee for a term of two regular meetings (2017 and 2018).

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16 Other business

Annotations

The Scientific Committee will consider any other business.

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17 Adoption of the report of the Thirty-fifth Meeting

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The Scientific Committee will adopt the report of the Thirty-fifth Meeting.

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18 Close of the meeting.

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