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Establishing a Weddell Sea observatory: Advances through the WOBEC initiative for long-term biodiversity and ecosystem monitoring

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Document Number:
WG-EMM-2025/40
Author(s):
Teschke, K., A.P. Van de Putte, T. Vandenberghe, E. Campbell, K. Campbell, M. van Leeuwe, M. Lenss, H. Link, F. Mark, Z. Mohamed, S. Moreau, S. Niiranen, M. Różańska-Pluta, C. Papetti, R. Roura, F. Schaafsma, N. Van den Steen, J. Stefels, W. Werna, M. Vortkamp, M. Wietz1, J. Wiktor, A. Wold and H. Flores
Submitted By:
Dr Anton Van de Putte (Belgium)
Approved By:
Dr Anton Van de Putte (Belgium)
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WG-EMM-2025 - 2 - Ecosystem monitoring
Abstract

The aim of this paper is to inform CCAMLR about the current status of the Weddell Sea Observatory of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Change (WOBEC) project. During its first year, WOBEC delivered scientific output that support developing a systematic ecosystem monitoring framework for the eastern Weddell Sea / Kong Haakon VII Sea, contributing to the Weddell Sea MPAs (Phases 1 and 2) Research and Monitoring Plans. We summarise these outcomes, highlight their relevance as important steps towards a monitoring framework, and provide an outlook on upcoming activities.