The preliminary report on the survey in Subarea 48.2 in 2019

The fifth year survey and observations of Dissostichus spp. in statistical subarea 48.2 on board of the Ukrainian vessel SIMEIZ were conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the Scientific Committee and Commission.  The design and timing of the fifth year of research generally corresponded to the 2018 season, but significant changes were noted in the CPUE of Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni). Data on CPUE of target and main by-catch species, biological characteristics of toothfish, by-catch fish, results of seabirds and marine mammals observations are presented.