Designation of a newly exposed marine area adjacent to Pine Island Glacier (Subarea 88.3) as a Stage 1 Special Area for Scientific Study

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Document Number:

WG-EMM-2021/30

Author(s):

S.M. Grant, P.N. Trathan and L. Ireland

Submitted By:

Professor Philip Trathan

Approved By:

Dr Chris Darby

Agenda Item(s)

WG-EMM-2021 - 3.1 - Data analysis supporting spatial management approaches in CCAMLR

Abstract

In this paper, we report recent changes in the spatial extent of the Pine Island Glacier. The 22% reduction in areal extent means that the newly exposed marine area has been classified as a Stage 1 Special Area for Scientific Study (SASS) in accordance with Conservation Measure 24-04.

This paper provides additional information to that included in COMM CIRC 21/76, allowing WG-EMM opportunity to comment.