Research plan for the exploratory fisheries for Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 48.6 and Divisions 58.4.1, 58.4.2 and 58.4.3a in 2013/14

Número de documento:

WG-SAM-13/09

Autor(es):

Submitted by the Secretariat on behalf of Japan

Presentado por:

Ms Doro Forck (Secretaría de la CCRVMA)

Punto(s) de la agenda

WG-SAM-13 - 2 - Evaluation of research plans from members notifying to fish in new and exploratory fisheries in Subareas 48.6 and 58.4

WG-SAM-13 - 4.1 - Toothfish assessments

Resumen

Japan has notified its intention to participate in the exploratory fisheries for Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 48.6 and Divisions 58.4.1, 58.4.2 and 58.4.3a in 2013/14. The research plan details the objectives, rationale and activities proposed for research fishing, in accordance with Conservation Measures 21-02 and 24-01.

A progress report on the research fishing in Subarea 48.6 in 2012/13 was submitted jointly by Japan and South Africa (see WG-SAM-13/05).