TASO-10

Ad Hoc Technical Group for At-Sea Operations

Location:

Hobart, Australia

Meeting Start Date/Time:

Monday, 11 October 2010

Meeting End Date/Time:

Friday, 15 October 2010

Submissions Due

Monday, 27 September 2010 - 00:00 Australia/Hobart (Working Group Paper)

Meeting Report:

e-sc-xxix-a7.pdf (97.6 KB)

Meeting Documents

Documents

Document Number	Title	Agenda Item(s)
TASO-10/01 More Info	Draft Agenda for the 2010 Meeting of the ad hoc Technical Group for At-Sea Operations Request Meeting Document
TASO-10/02 More Info	List of Participants Request Meeting Document
TASO-10/03 More Info	List of Documents Request Meeting Document
TASO-10/04 More Info	Gonad stages identification plate: proposal for collaborative work N. Gasco (France) Abstract: These drafts of new French plates are using a range of pictures to provide a gradient of images for each gonad stage instead of just one typical view. This would aim to obtain more accurate data on stages as observers would be able to better compare the gonads in the factory with those on the poster. Request Meeting Document	5
TASO-10/05 More Info	Information from Members on observer training programs Secretariat Abstract: These drafts of new French plates are using a range of pictures to provide a gradient of images for each gonad stage instead of just one typical view. This would aim to obtain more accurate data on stages as observers would be able to better compare the gonads in the factory with those on the poster. Request Meeting Document	2
TASO-10/06 More Info	Observer training: recording oiled birds J. Moir Clark (UK) Abstract: This document introduces a proposal to include the identification and reporting of oiled birds under the training for the CCAMLR Scheme of International Scientific Observation and gives some suggestions as to what should be included in the training. Request Meeting Document	2
TASO-10/07 More Info	CCAMLR observer program training video J. Moir Clark and R. Benedet (UK) Abstract: This document introduces a training video that has been developed to assist both with the training of CCAMLR observers and for use by observers as a reference tool while at sea. The video covers many of the practical sections identified by CCAMLR as essential elements to be included in the observer training course. Currently the video is in English and only covers toothfish observing on Read More Request Meeting Document	2
TASO-10/08 More Info	Scientific Observer Program (SOP) in Chile O. Guzman (Chile) Abstract: IFOP, as non profit marine research institute has the mission to provide to the Under Secretariat of Fisheries in Chile, the technical information and scientific basis for the regulation of Chilean Fisheries. For this purpose it has 157 Scientific Observers distributed throughout the Chilean coast. This paper describes the scope of the SOP in Chile, its organization, quantity of personnel Read More Request Meeting Document	2
TASO-10/09 More Info	The Chinese observer training program for the krill fishery in the Convention Area X. Zhao and L. Xu (People’s Republic of China) Abstract: China entered into the krill fishery in the Convention area for the first time in the 2009/10 fishing season. For proper implementation of the CCAMLR Conservation Measures, China carried out an observer training program under the auspices of the Bureau of Fishery, Ministry of Agriculture. The activities and contents of the training program are outlined. Outcomes from the observation works Read More Request Meeting Document	2.2
TASO-10/10 More Info	Evaluation of VME taxa classification by scientific observers from New Zealand vessels in the Ross Sea Antarctic toothfish longline fishery during the 2009/10 season D.M. Tracey, M.E. Carter and S.J. Parker (New Zealand) Abstract: Conservation Measure 22-07 (2008) requires vessels fishing in the Ross Sea (and most areas south of 60°S) to collect and monitor longline bycatch for VME taxa, and implement a move-on rule if required. To ensure effective monitoring, an evaluation of VME taxa classification by Scientific Observers from four vessels in the Ross Sea Antarctic toothfish longline fishery during the 2009-10 season Read More Request Meeting Document	4

Agenda

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1 Introduction

1.1 Opening of the meeting

1.2 Terms of reference and conduct of the meeting

1.3 Review of materials submitted by members and adoption of the agenda

1.4 Appointment of rapporteurs and overview of the process for developing and adopting the report

2 Development of a process for accrediting observer programs participating in the CCAMLR Scheme of Scientific Observation

Documents

TASO-10/05	Information from Members on observer training programs Secretariat
TASO-10/06	Observer training: recording oiled birds J. Moir Clark (UK)
TASO-10/07	CCAMLR observer program training video J. Moir Clark and R. Benedet (UK)
TASO-10/08	Scientific Observer Program (SOP) in Chile O. Guzman (Chile)

2.1 Development for an accreditation process and timeline

2.2 Establishment of base line standards for observer recruitment training and performance management

Documents

TASO-10/09

The Chinese observer training program for the krill fishery in the Convention Area
X. Zhao and L. Xu (People’s Republic of China)

2.3 Preparation of a checklist to accredit observer programs

3 Interaction with other Working Groups

4 Practical implementation of data collection at sea

Documents

TASO-10/10

Evaluation of VME taxa classification by scientific observers from New Zealand vessels in the Ross Sea Antarctic toothfish longline fishery during the 2009/10 season
D.M. Tracey, M.E. Carter and S.J. Parker (New Zealand)

5 Format of future meetings and priorities for future work

Documents

TASO-10/04

Gonad stages identification plate: proposal for collaborative work
N. Gasco (France)

6 Other business

7 Close of meeting

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Documents

TASO-10/01	Draft Agenda for the 2010 Meeting of the ad hoc Technical Group for At-Sea Operations
TASO-10/02	List of Participants
TASO-10/03	List of Documents