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Comments on the use of MPA for spatial management in the CCAMLR area

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Document Number:
WS-SM-18/10
Author(s):
Delegation of the Russian Federation
Submitted By:
Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
Approved By:
Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
Agenda Item(s)
WS-SM-18 - 2 - Development of general principles for the use of spatial management tools in the CCAMLR area
WS-SM-18 - 3.2 - Planning Domains 3 and 4 (Weddell Sea)
WS-SM-18 - 4.1 - General principles for MPA research and monitoring
Abstract

The use of MPAs for spatial management in the Convention Area requires, above all, clarity regarding the requirements for the available scientific evidence and information to designate MPAs, including its rationale, planning and functioning. The corresponding proposals are discussed in this paper.