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    WG-SAM-15

    Full Name
    Groupe de travail sur les statistiques, les évaluations et la modélisation
    Lieu:
    Varsovie, Pologne
    Date/heure de début de réunion:
    Date/heure de fin de réunion:
    Dates limites de soumission
    lundi 15 juin 2015 à 00:00 Australie/Hobart (Document de groupe de travail)
    Rapport de la réunion:
    f-sc-xxxiv-a5.pdf (826.78 Ko)

      Documents

      Numéro du document Titre Point(s) de l'ordre du jour
      WG-SAM-15/01
      Plus d'infos
      Comparing surface and planimetric area across multiple scales and assessing the impact of different data sources on seabed area estimation in research blocks in the CAMLR Convention Area
      CCAMLR Secretariat
      2.3
      WG-SAM-15/02
      Plus d'infos
      Continuation in the 2015/16 season of the research plan initiated in 2012/13 for stocks of Dissostichus spp. in Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2
      Delegation of Spain
      3
      WG-SAM-15/03
      Plus d'infos
      Research plan for the 2015/16 exploratory longline fishery of Dissostichus spp. in Division 58.4.3a
      Delegation of Japan
      3
      WG-SAM-15/04
      Plus d'infos
      Research plan for the 2015/16 exploratory longline fishery of Dissostichus spp. in Division 58.4.2
      Delegation of Japan
      3
      WG-SAM-15/05
      Plus d'infos
      Research plan for the 2015/16 exploratory longline fishery of Dissostichus spp. in Division 58.4.1
      Delegation of Japan
      3
      WG-SAM-15/06
      Plus d'infos
      Research plan for the 2015/16 exploratory longline fishery of Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 48.6
      Delegation of Japan
      3
      WG-SAM-15/07
      Plus d'infos
      Research plan for the exploratory longline fishery for Dissostichus spp. in Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2 in 2015/16
      Delegation of the Republic of Korea
      3
      WG-SAM-15/08
      Plus d'infos
      Korean research plan for Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 48.5 in 2015/16
      Delegation of the Republic of Korea
      4
      WG-SAM-15/09
      Plus d'infos
      Korean research plan for Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 88.3 in 2015/16
      Delegation of the Republic of Korea
      4
      WG-SAM-15/10
      Plus d'infos
      Research plan for exploratory fishing for toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) in East Antarctica (Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2) by Australia
      Delegation of Australia
      3
      WG-SAM-15/11
      Plus d'infos
      Revised research plan for the exploratory longline fishery for Dissostichus spp. in 2015/16 in Division 58.4.3a
      Delegation of France
      3
      WG-SAM-15/12
      Plus d'infos
      Finfish Research Proposal: Finfish distribution and abundance in Subareas 48.1 and 48.2
      Delegation of Chile
      4
      WG-SAM-15/13
      Plus d'infos
      Research plan for toothfish in Division 58.4.4 b by Shinsei maru No. 3 in 2015/16
      Delegation of Japan
      4
      WG-SAM-15/14
      Plus d'infos
      Reports on abundance and biological information of toothfish in Division 58.4.4 a & b by Shinsei maru No. 3 in 2013/14 season
      Delegation of Japan
      4
      WG-SAM-15/15
      Plus d'infos
      Research plan for exploratory fishing for toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) in 2015/16 in Division 58.4.2
      Delegation of France
      3
      WG-SAM-15/16
      Plus d'infos
      Research plan for exploratory fishing for toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) in 2015/16 in Division 58.4.1
      Delegation of France
      3
      WG-SAM-15/17
      Plus d'infos
      Implementation of the research program for characterisation of the local toothfish population distribution and quantity in the SSRUs 882 A and B. Marine studies to assess the resource potential of the Subarea within the framework of the Ross Sea MPA proposed by the NZ and USA
      Delegation of the Russian Federation
      4
      WG-SAM-15/18
      Plus d'infos
      Plan of research program of the Russian Federation in Subarea 48.5
      Delegation of the Russian Federation
      4
      WG-SAM-15/19
      Plus d'infos
      Proposal of the Russian Federation to amend the borders of the Subarea 88.1 (Ross Sea)
      Delegation of the Russian Federation
      5
      WG-SAM-15/20
      Plus d'infos
      Proposal of the Russian Federation to establish research TAC for closed SSRU in Subareas 88.1 and 88.2
      Delegation of the Russian Federation
      5
      WG-SAM-15/21
      Plus d'infos
      Research program on resource potential and life cycle of Dissostichus species from the Subarea 88.2 A in 2015-2018
      Delegation of the Russian Federation
      4
      WG-SAM-15/22
      Plus d'infos
      Analysis of the scientific data obtained during Russian research program in the Weddell Sea (Subarea 48.5) in 2012-2013
      Delegation of the Russian Federation
      4
      WG-SAM-15/23
      Plus d'infos
      A meta-analysis of by-catch in the Ross Sea toothfish fishery
      CCAMLR Secretariat
      2.2
      WG-SAM-15/24
      Plus d'infos
      Assessment models for Patagonian toothfish in research block 58.4.3a_1 of Division 58.4.3a, Elan Bank for the years 2005-2014
      K. Taki (Japan), S. Mormede (New Zealand) and T. Ichii (Japan)
      2.1
      WG-SAM-15/25
      Plus d'infos
      Assessment models for Patagonian toothfish in research block 58.4.4b_1 (SSRU 58.4.4bC) for the years 1990-2014
      K. Taki (Japan), S. Mormede (New Zealand) and T. Ichii (Japan)
      2.1
      WG-SAM-15/26
      Plus d'infos
      Towards developing diagnostics tools for fishery stock assessments
      P. Ziegler, P. Burch, A. Constable (Australia), C. Darby (United Kingdom), A. Dunn (New Zealand), C. Jones, D. Kinzey (USA), S. Mormede (New Zealand) and D. Welsford (Australia)
      2.2
      WG-SAM-15/27
      Plus d'infos
      Review of cetacean depredation in CCAMLR statistical subareas
      M. Soeffker (United Kingdom) and P. Tixier (France)
      2.3
      WG-SAM-15/28
      Plus d'infos
      Review of depredation mitigation methods applied within the CCAMLR Statistical Area
      R. Faulkner, N. Edmonds and M. Soeffker (United Kingdom)
      2.3
      WG-SAM-15/29
      Plus d'infos
      Fishery selection for Patagonian toothfish in CCAMLR Subarea 48.3, asymptotic or dome shaped?
      C. Darby, V. Laptikhovsky and M. Soeffker (United Kingdom)
      2.2
      WG-SAM-15/30
      Plus d'infos
      A potential link between the D. eleginoides stocks of Statistical Subareas 48.3 and 48.4
      M. Soeffker, M. Belchier and V. Laptikhovsky (United Kingdom)
      2.2
      WG-SAM-15/31
      Plus d'infos
      Results of the longline survey for toothfish in the northern Ross Sea region (SSRU 88.2A) by the FV Argos Froyanes, United Kingdom
      M. Soeffker, J. Clark, J.M.G. Rebollo and C. Darby (United Kingdom)
      4
      WG-SAM-15/32
      Plus d'infos
      Proposal to continue participation in the second year of the joint CCAMLR research survey to collect spatially stratified longline and bathymetric data in 88.2_A and 88.2_B in 2015/16
      Delegation of the United Kingdom
      4
      WG-SAM-15/33
      Plus d'infos
      Update on the redevelopment of the CCAMLR database
      CCAMLR Secretariat
      2.2
      WG-SAM-15/34
      Plus d'infos
      Using tag-recapture data to estimate catchability of a series of random stratified trawl surveys
      W. de la Mare, P. Ziegler and D. Welsford (Australia)
      2.1
      WG-SAM-15/35
      Plus d'infos
      Progress report on the Korean exploratory longline fishery for Dissostichus spp. in Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2 in 2014/15
      Delegation of the Republic of Korea
      3
      WG-SAM-15/37
      Plus d'infos
      Progress report on the Australian Fisheries Research and Development Corporation project to develop robust assessment methods and harvest strategies for spatially complex, multi-jurisdictional toothfish fisheries in the Southern Ocean
      P. Burch, C. Péron, D. Welsford, P. Ziegler, T. Lamb, T. Robertson (Australia), G. Duhamel, N. Gasco, P. Pruvost, C. Chazeau and R. Sinègre (France)
      2.1
      WG-SAM-15/38
      Plus d'infos
      The preliminary report on the survey in Subarea 48.2 in 2015 (the first year of the planned 3-year-old investigations)
      Delegation of Ukraine
      4
      WG-SAM-15/39
      Plus d'infos
      South African work plan for 2015/16 for the joint Japan/South Africa research on Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 48.6
      Delegation of South Africa
      3
      WG-SAM-15/40
      Plus d'infos
      Plan of research program of the Ukraine in Subarea 48.2 in 2016 (second season)
      Delegation of Ukraine
      4
      WG-SAM-15/41
      Plus d'infos
      Proposal to continue participation in the second year of the joint CCAMLR research survey to collect spatially stratified longline and bathymetric data in 88.2_A and 88.2_B in 2015/16
      Delegation of Norway
      4
      WG-SAM-15/42
      Plus d'infos
      Results of the longline survey for toothfish in the northern Ross Sea region (SSRU 88.2A) by the FV Seljevær, Norway
      Delegation of Norway
      4
      WG-SAM-15/43
      Plus d'infos
      Investigations on tagging data in the Kerguelen Islands Patagonian toothfish fishery (division 58.5.1)
      R. Sinegre and G. Duhamel (France)
      2.1
      WG-SAM-15/44
      Plus d'infos
      Results of the fourth CCAMLR sponsored research survey to monitor abundance of sub-adult Antarctic toothfish in the southern Ross Sea, February 2015 and further development of the time series
      S.M. Hanchet, B.R. Sharp, S. Mormede, S.J. Parker (New Zealand) and M. Vacchi (Italy)
      4
      WG-SAM-15/45
      Plus d'infos
      Proposal to continue the time series of research surveys to monitor abundance of Antarctic toothfish in the southern Ross Sea, 2016–2017
      S.M. Hanchet, S.J. Parker, S. Mormede and R.J.C. Currey (New Zealand)
      4
      WG-SAM-15/46
      Plus d'infos
      Results of the longline survey for toothfish in the northern Ross Sea region (Subarea 88.2 SSRUs A–B) by the FV Janas, New Zealand
      S.J. Parker, R.J.C. Currey and S. Mormede (New Zealand)
      4
      WG-SAM-15/47
      Plus d'infos
      Proposal for a winter longline survey of Antarctic toothfish in Subarea 88.1 SSRUs B–C in 2016
      S.J. Parker, S.M. Hanchet and R.J.C. Currey (New Zealand)
      4
      WG-SAM-15/48
      Plus d'infos
      Progress in the evaluation of management strategies for the Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) in the Ross Sea region
      S. Mormede, A. Dunn, S.J. Parker and S.M. Hanchet (New Zealand)
      2.3
      WG-SAM-15/49
      Plus d'infos
      Potential modelling structures for a two-area stock assessment model for Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) in the Amundsen Sea Region
      S. Mormede, S.J. Parker, A. Dunn and S.M. Hanchet (New Zealand)
      2.1
      WG-SAM-15/50
      Plus d'infos
      Progress report for the third year of the research fishery for Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 48.6 being jointly undertaken by Japan and South Africa: 2013–2015.
      R.W. Leslie (South Africa), K. Taki, T. Ichii (Japan) and S. Somhlaba (South Africa)
      3
      WG-SAM-15/51
      Plus d'infos
      Proposal to reposition the boundary between CCAMLR statistical Subareas 58.6 and 58.7
      R.W. Leslie (South Africa) and G. Duhamel (France)
      5
      WG-SAM-15/52
      Plus d'infos
      2015-16 Research plan in Division 58.4.4 for Dissostichus spp.
      Delegation of France
      4
      WG-SAM-15/53
      Plus d'infos
      Exploratory longline fishing proposal for Dissosstichus spp. in Subarea 48.2
      Delegation of Chile
      4
      WG-SAM-15/P01
      Plus d'infos
      Standardisation of commercial CPUE
      A. Salthaug and O.R. Godø
      2.2

      Ordre du jour

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      1     Introduction

      The Scientific Committee established the Working Group on Statistics, Assessments and Modelling (WG-SAM) during CCAMLR-XXV (SC-CAMLR-XXV, paragraph 13.12), with a directed emphasis on developing, refining and evaluating quantitative approaches for all Antarctic marine living resources managed by CCAMLR. WG-SAM serves as a flexible technical group to address quantitative issues relevant to WG-FSA, WG-EMM and ad hoc WG-IMAF (SC-CAMLR-XXV, paragraphs 13.4 to 13.8). WG-SAM is to provide advice necessary for the work of these working groups and the Scientific Committee.

      Meeting papers submitted to WG-SAM, along with presentations and analyses conducted during the meeting, will form the basis for discussion and advice.

      The terms of reference for WG-SAM are:

      To provide advice to the Scientific Committee and its working groups on:

      (i) quantitative assessment methods, statistical procedures and modelling approaches for the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources; and

      (ii) the implementation and data requirements of such methods, procedures and approaches.

      1.1     Opening of the meeting

      Welcome to participants and overview of facilities, Secretariat’s offices, computer support, Internet access and extracurricular activities.

      1.2     Adoption of the agenda and organisation of the meeting

      Amendments to and adoption of the meeting agenda, assignment of meeting papers to agenda items, appointment of rapporteurs and procedures for the preparation of the report and establishment of ad hoc subgroups if necessary.

      The agenda has been structured to target the highest priority areas of work for WG-SAM in 2015.

      2     Methods for assessing stocks in established fisheries

      Methods for assessing stock status and yield have been agreed and are in use for Dissostichus spp., Champsocephalus gunnari and Euphausia superba for the main areas in which these species are fished. Proposals to modify these methods, or to consider alternative methods, will be reviewed under this item.

      2.1     A review of progress towards updated integrated assessments of toothfish

      A review of progress towards updated integrated assessments of toothfish for the following subareas and divisions:

      1. Develop methods to estimate survey catchability (q) within the stock assessment model in Division 58.5.2 for Dissostichus eleginoides (SC-CAMLR-XXXIII, paragraph 3.129).
      2. Investigate how the ageing error matrix may influence stock assessment estimates in Division 58.5.2 and decision rule projections (SC-CAMLR-XXXIII, Annex 7, paragraph 4.21)
      3. Review progress on the development of a two-area model for Dissostichus mawsoni in Subarea 88.2 SSRUs C–H (SC-CAMLR-XXXIII, Annex 7, paragraph 5.18).
      4. Review progress on the development of Dissostichus spp. stock assessment in Division 58.4.3a (Elan Bank), including how the data collection plan for this fishery may be modified once an assessment is available (SC-CAMLR-XXXIII, paragraphs 3.191 and 3.194)
      5. Review progress on the development of Dissostichus spp. stock assessments in Division 58.4.4b (Ob and Lena Banks) (SC-CAMLR-XXXIII, Annex 7, paragraphs 5.86 and 5.87).
      2.2     A review of stock assessment methodologies used in CCAMLR’s integrated assessments
      1.  Develop a standard set of diagnostic tools for use in CCAMLR’s integrated assessments (SC-CAMLR-XXXIII, Annex 5, paragraphs 2.40 and 2.41)
      2. Develop an estimation method for the lower 1-sided 95% confidence interval for krill biomass estimates (SC-CAMLR-XXXIII, paragraph 3.28)
      3. Develop methods to validate fishery and observer data (SC-CAMLR-XXXIII, paragraph 3.69)
      4. Evaluate the effect of uncertainty in the steepness parameter of the stock-recruit relationship on CCAMLR’s projection of yields (SC-CAMLR-XXXIII, Annex 7, paragraph 10.3).
      WG-SAM-15/23 A meta-analysis of by-catch in the Ross Sea toothfish fishery
      CCAMLR Secretariat
      WG-SAM-15/26 Towards developing diagnostics tools for fishery stock assessments
      P. Ziegler, P. Burch, A. Constable (Australia), C. Darby (United Kingdom), A. Dunn (New Zealand), C. Jones, D. Kinzey (USA), S. Mormede (New Zealand) and D. Welsford (Australia)
      WG-SAM-15/29 Fishery selection for Patagonian toothfish in CCAMLR Subarea 48.3, asymptotic or dome shaped?
      C. Darby, V. Laptikhovsky and M. Soeffker (United Kingdom)
      WG-SAM-15/30 A potential link between the D. eleginoides stocks of Statistical Subareas 48.3 and 48.4
      M. Soeffker, M. Belchier and V. Laptikhovsky (United Kingdom)
      WG-SAM-15/33 Update on the redevelopment of the CCAMLR database
      CCAMLR Secretariat
      WG-SAM-15/P01 Standardisation of commercial CPUE
      A. Salthaug and O.R. Godø
      2.3     Other work

      Additional work topics, as discussed and prioritised by WG-SAM-14 will be considered based on paper submissions and time available. These include data weighting and screening, processes for local biomass estimation, management strategy evaluations (MSEs) of CCAMLRs harvest decision rules, comparison of MCMC and covariance resampling methods, methods to account for the bias  introduced from low tag overlap, and methods to determine the influence of spatial patterns of tag releases and fishing effort on estimates of stock dynamics (SC-CAMLR-XXXIII, Annex 5, paragraphs 2.40 and 2.42).

      3     Review of research plans from Members notifying to fish in exploratory fisheries in Subareas 48.6 and 58.4

      A requirement to submit research plans in notifications for exploratory fisheries in areas other than Subareas 88.1 and 88.2 was adopted by the Commission at its 2011 meeting (CCAMLR-XXX). WG-SAM will review the performance of research carried out under these plans and the proposals for research to be carried out for 2015/16 to determine whether they continue to meet the requirements for CCAMLR-sponsored research as laid out in SC-CAMLR-XXX, Annex 5, paragraphs 2.25 and 2.26 using the format provided in Table 6 of WG-SAM-2012 where appropriate. Evaluation of potential constraints of sea ice on research performance will be an important aspect to address. Note that seasonal patterns in sea-ice concentration in each research block have been summarised for 2000–2013 (SC-CAMLR-XXXIII, Figure 1). In addition, details of the data collection plan and the fishery operations plan relative to the evaluation of potential impacts on dependent and related species will be included relative to CM 21-02, paragraphs 3(ii–iv) and 6(iid).

      WG-SAM-15/02 Continuation in the 2015/16 season of the research plan initiated in 2012/13 for stocks of Dissostichus spp. in Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2
      Delegation of Spain
      WG-SAM-15/03 Research plan for the 2015/16 exploratory longline fishery of Dissostichus spp. in Division 58.4.3a
      Delegation of Japan
      WG-SAM-15/04 Research plan for the 2015/16 exploratory longline fishery of Dissostichus spp. in Division 58.4.2
      Delegation of Japan
      WG-SAM-15/05 Research plan for the 2015/16 exploratory longline fishery of Dissostichus spp. in Division 58.4.1
      Delegation of Japan
      WG-SAM-15/06 Research plan for the 2015/16 exploratory longline fishery of Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 48.6
      Delegation of Japan
      WG-SAM-15/07 Research plan for the exploratory longline fishery for Dissostichus spp. in Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2 in 2015/16
      Delegation of the Republic of Korea
      WG-SAM-15/10 Research plan for exploratory fishing for toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) in East Antarctica (Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2) by Australia
      Delegation of Australia
      WG-SAM-15/11 Revised research plan for the exploratory longline fishery for Dissostichus spp. in 2015/16 in Division 58.4.3a
      Delegation of France
      WG-SAM-15/15 Research plan for exploratory fishing for toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) in 2015/16 in Division 58.4.2
      Delegation of France
      WG-SAM-15/16 Research plan for exploratory fishing for toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) in 2015/16 in Division 58.4.1
      Delegation of France
      WG-SAM-15/35 Progress report on the Korean exploratory longline fishery for Dissostichus spp. in Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2 in 2014/15
      Delegation of the Republic of Korea
      WG-SAM-15/39 South African work plan for 2015/16 for the joint Japan/South Africa research on Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 48.6
      Delegation of South Africa
      WG-SAM-15/50 Progress report for the third year of the research fishery for Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 48.6 being jointly undertaken by Japan and South Africa: 2013–2015.
      R.W. Leslie (South Africa), K. Taki, T. Ichii (Japan) and S. Somhlaba (South Africa)
      4     Review of scientific research proposals for other areas (e.g. closed areas, areas with zero catch limits, Subareas 88.1 and 88.2)

      Scientific research carried out in 2014/15 will be reviewed and proposals for further research in these areas evaluated. WG-SAM will review any new research proposals to determine whether they continue to meet the requirements for CCAMLR-sponsored research using the format provided in Table 6 of WG-SAM-2012 where appropriate or according to the objectives and methods set out in the proposal. Evaluation of potential constraints of sea ice on research performance will be an important aspect to address. Note that seasonal patterns in sea-ice concentration in each research block have been summarised for 2000–2013 (SC-CAMLR-XXXIII, Figure 1).

      WG-SAM-15/08 Korean research plan for Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 48.5 in 2015/16
      Delegation of the Republic of Korea
      WG-SAM-15/09 Korean research plan for Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 88.3 in 2015/16
      Delegation of the Republic of Korea
      WG-SAM-15/12 Finfish Research Proposal: Finfish distribution and abundance in Subareas 48.1 and 48.2
      Delegation of Chile
      WG-SAM-15/13 Research plan for toothfish in Division 58.4.4 b by Shinsei maru No. 3 in 2015/16
      Delegation of Japan
      WG-SAM-15/14 Reports on abundance and biological information of toothfish in Division 58.4.4 a & b by Shinsei maru No. 3 in 2013/14 season
      Delegation of Japan
      WG-SAM-15/17 Implementation of the research program for characterisation of the local toothfish population distribution and quantity in the SSRUs 882 A and B. Marine studies to assess the resource potential of the Subarea within the framework of the Ross Sea MPA proposed by the NZ and USA
      Delegation of the Russian Federation
      WG-SAM-15/18 Plan of research program of the Russian Federation in Subarea 48.5
      Delegation of the Russian Federation
      WG-SAM-15/21 Research program on resource potential and life cycle of Dissostichus species from the Subarea 88.2 A in 2015-2018
      Delegation of the Russian Federation
      WG-SAM-15/22 Analysis of the scientific data obtained during Russian research program in the Weddell Sea (Subarea 48.5) in 2012-2013
      Delegation of the Russian Federation
      WG-SAM-15/31 Results of the longline survey for toothfish in the northern Ross Sea region (SSRU 88.2A) by the FV Argos Froyanes, United Kingdom
      M. Soeffker, J. Clark, J.M.G. Rebollo and C. Darby (United Kingdom)
      WG-SAM-15/32 Proposal to continue participation in the second year of the joint CCAMLR research survey to collect spatially stratified longline and bathymetric data in 88.2_A and 88.2_B in 2015/16
      Delegation of the United Kingdom
      WG-SAM-15/38 The preliminary report on the survey in Subarea 48.2 in 2015 (the first year of the planned 3-year-old investigations)
      Delegation of Ukraine
      WG-SAM-15/40 Plan of research program of the Ukraine in Subarea 48.2 in 2016 (second season)
      Delegation of Ukraine
      WG-SAM-15/41 Proposal to continue participation in the second year of the joint CCAMLR research survey to collect spatially stratified longline and bathymetric data in 88.2_A and 88.2_B in 2015/16
      Delegation of Norway
      WG-SAM-15/42 Results of the longline survey for toothfish in the northern Ross Sea region (SSRU 88.2A) by the FV Seljevær, Norway
      Delegation of Norway
      WG-SAM-15/44 Results of the fourth CCAMLR sponsored research survey to monitor abundance of sub-adult Antarctic toothfish in the southern Ross Sea, February 2015 and further development of the time series
      S.M. Hanchet, B.R. Sharp, S. Mormede, S.J. Parker (New Zealand) and M. Vacchi (Italy)
      WG-SAM-15/45 Proposal to continue the time series of research surveys to monitor abundance of Antarctic toothfish in the southern Ross Sea, 2016–2017
      S.M. Hanchet, S.J. Parker, S. Mormede and R.J.C. Currey (New Zealand)
      WG-SAM-15/46 Results of the longline survey for toothfish in the northern Ross Sea region (Subarea 88.2 SSRUs A–B) by the FV Janas, New Zealand
      S.J. Parker, R.J.C. Currey and S. Mormede (New Zealand)
      WG-SAM-15/47 Proposal for a winter longline survey of Antarctic toothfish in Subarea 88.1 SSRUs B–C in 2016
      S.J. Parker, S.M. Hanchet and R.J.C. Currey (New Zealand)
      WG-SAM-15/52 2015-16 Research plan in Division 58.4.4 for Dissostichus spp.
      Delegation of France
      WG-SAM-15/53 Exploratory longline fishing proposal for Dissosstichus spp. in Subarea 48.2
      Delegation of Chile
      5     Other business

      Participants are invited to identify issues for consideration under other business.

      6     Future work
      7     Advice to the Scientific Committee

      WG-SAM provides advice to each of the working groups and to the Scientific Committee on statistics, assessments and modelling. Specific advice that has been requested will be summarised in this agenda item following general discussion in other agenda items. Advice will also be given to the Scientific Committee on the priorities apparent during the meeting for the development and refinement of quantitative methods.

      8     Adoption of report and close of meeting.

      As is usual practice in meetings of the Scientific Committee and its working groups, rapporteurs will draft sections of the report according to general guidelines for its production. The Secretariat is responsible for formatting, editing and circulation of the report. Any proposed changes to the report prior to report adoption need to be arranged through the rapporteurs, who will then provide the appropriate changes to the Secretariat. Adoption of the report will be conducted interactively using a video projector and support from the Secretariat.

      Discussion will conclude by midday Thursday, allowing Thursday afternoon and Friday morning for report preparation and reading. Report adoption will be on Friday afternoon.