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    Scientific background document in support of the development of a CCAMLR MPA in the Weddell Sea (Antarctica) – Version 2016

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    Document Number:
    SC-CAMLR-XXXV/01 Rev. 1
    Author(s):
    Delegation of Germany
    Submitted By:
    Dr Katharina Teschke (Germany)
    Approved By:
    Professor Thomas Brey
    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:

    • Parts A and B of this scientific background are finalised, including final editorial corrections;
    • Part C has been (and will be) further improved and extended by Germany, inter alia in the light of the suggestions made at WG-EMM-16. This further scientific work will ensure that Part C (together with Parts A and B) of the Scientific background document in support of the development of a CCAMLR MPA in the Weddell Sea (Antarctica) will continue to represent the best available science.

    The Scientific Committee is invited to review and evaluate the documents (SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/11, /BG/12 and /BG/13) and to agree that the information contained in these documents represents at present best available science.