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The meeting will start with an introduction by the Working Group Co-conveners and inform delegates of administrative, technical and organisational matters.
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Procedural agenda item. The annotated agenda has been prepared to assist meeting attendees in identifying which papers are planned to be discussed under individual agenda items. Once the agenda is adopted, rapporteurs and subgroups for the consideration of particular issues will be appointed.
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The Working Group will review the data on incidental mortality of marine mammals and seabirds, with emphasis on the period 2011 to 2022 during the absence of WG-IMAF .
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Update on population status and trends for species occurring in the CAMLR Convention Area.
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WG-EMM-2022/26 Rev. 1 | Return of the giants: Summer abundance of fin whales in the Scotia Sea M. Biuw, U. Lindstrøm, J.A. Jackson, M. Baines, N. Kelly, G. McCallum, G. Skaret and B.A. Krafft |
WG-IMAF-2022/08 | Report of IWC Scientific Committee intersessional group on whale entanglement in Southern Ocean krill fishery Submitted by the Invited Expert Russell Leaper |
WG-IMAF-2022/12 | Observations of marine mammals in Subarea 48.3 of CCAMLR C. Passadore, P. Conti and O. Pin |
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The Co-conveners will introduce the recent humpback whale by-catch issues, and refer to outcomes from the intersessional actions to engage with IWC during 2022.
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WG-IMAF-2022/01 | Develop methods for the co-existence of large baleen whales with a sustainable krill fishery B.A. Krafft, U. Lindstrøm, M. Biuw M and A. Lowther |
WG-IMAF-2022/08 | Report of IWC Scientific Committee intersessional group on whale entanglement in Southern Ocean krill fishery Submitted by the Invited Expert Russell Leaper |
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The Co-conveners will refer to recent seal by-catch events reported and discuss actions to better understand causes leading to these high rates and ways to mitigate the mortality.
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Review of mitigation methods to reduce the incidental mortality of pinnipeds and cetaceans. The Working Group also will give consideration to the development of move-on rules or avoidance techniques in the krill fishery, and the design of marine mammal exclusion devices.
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WG-IMAF-2022/01 | Develop methods for the co-existence of large baleen whales with a sustainable krill fishery B.A. Krafft, U. Lindstrøm, M. Biuw M and A. Lowther |
WG-IMAF-2022/08 | Report of IWC Scientific Committee intersessional group on whale entanglement in Southern Ocean krill fishery Submitted by the Invited Expert Russell Leaper |
WG-IMAF-2022/09 | New Zealand sea lion exclusion device as an example of successful by-catch mitigation E. Pardo, G. Lydon, A. Dunn and L. Boren |
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Update on population status and trends for species occurring in or adjacent to the CAMLR Convention Area.
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WG-IMAF-2022/03 | Update on the conservation status of albatrosses and petrels in the CCAMLR area Submitted by the Invited Expert Igor Debski |
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Discussion on emerging issues of seabird by-catch in CCAMLR fisheries. Consideration of a standard method for the extrapolation from incidental mortalities and warp/cable strikes to estimate total interactions and mortality numbers, accounting for differences between fishing methods, hauling/setting versus trawling period, time of day and season.
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WG-IMAF-2022/02 | ACAP review of mitigation measures and best practice advice for reducing the impact of demersal longline fisheries on seabirds Submitted by the Invited Expert Igor Debski |
WG-IMAF-2022/05 | Safe handling and release guidelines for seabirds Submitted by the Invited Expert Igor Debski |
WG-IMAF-2022/06 | ACAP review of mitigation measures and best-practice advice for reducing the impact of pelagic and demersal trawl fisheries on seabirds Submitted by the Invited Expert Igor Debski |
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Consideration of bird strike trials and provision of guidance on warp/cable strike counts by observers, as well as discussion on mitigation measure designs to reduce bird strikes on trawl warps and net monitoring cables.
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WG-IMAF-2022/10 | Results of the net monitor trial season 2 S. Young, J. Moir Clark, J. Chapman, B. A. Krafft and A. Lowther |
WG-IMAF-2022/11 | Results of the net monitor trial season 3 S. Young, J. Moir Clark, J. Chapman, B. A. Krafft and A. Lowther |
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Discussion on matters related to data collection, observer protocols, needs and ways to refine data quality where needed.
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SC-CAMLR-41/BG/32 | The application of electronic monitoring in CCAMLR fisheries Delegation of the United Kingdom |
WG-EMM-18/33 | Approaches to data collection and analysis for detecting and quantifying functional overlap at the scale of the individual vessell M. Söffker and N. Gasco |
WG-IMAF-2022/04 | Data collection guidelines for observer and electronic monitoring programs to improve knowledge of fishery impacts on seabirds Submitted by the Invited Expert Igor Debski |
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Following the recommendation by SC-CAMLR-40, collaboration with intergovernmental organisations (namely ACAP and IWC) and the fishing industry (COLTO, ARK) is expected. The Working Group will discuss modalities to maximise collaboration with these and other organisations (including relevant regional fisheries management organisations) to reduce the incidental mortality of seabirds and marine mammals in CCAMLR and neighbouring waters.
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The Working Group will identify tasks to undertake during the intersessional period, and identify Working Group participants willing to contribute on particular tasks.
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WG-ASAM-2022/01 | Report of the Chair of the Scientific Committee on the CCAMLR Scientific Committee Symposium Chair of the Scientific Committee |
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CCAMLR-41/08 | Review of the Rules for Access and Use of CCAMLR Data Chair of the Data Services Advisory Group (DSAG) |
SC-CAMLR-41/BG/33 | Proposal for a Workshop to enhance the CCAMLR Ecosystem Monitoring Program (CEMP) C. Waluda, M. Collins, M. Korczak-Abshire, J.-H. Kim, G. Milinevsky, A. Kato and S. Olmastroni |
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The Working Group will review the Strategic Plan 2023–2027.
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WG-ASAM-2022/01 | Report of the Chair of the Scientific Committee on the CCAMLR Scientific Committee Symposium Chair of the Scientific Committee |
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The Working Group will review current Working Group terms of reference and discuss the needs for updates or amendments, noting WG-IMAF is meeting after a 10-year break.
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Schedule
WG-IMAF-2022 Schedule (last updated: 10 October 2022)
Monday 10 October | |
09.00 1. Opening of the meeting | |
09.30 2. Adoption of the Agenda | |
09.45 3. Review of Incidental Mortality in CCAMLR Fisheries | |
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break | |
11.00 4.1. Population status of marine mammals in the CAMLR Convention Area | |
11.30 4.2 Incidental mortality and risk assessments of marine mammals in CCAMLR fisheries | |
12.00 4.2.1. Review of whale entanglement information | |
12.30 – 14.00 Lunch | |
14.00 4.2.1. Review of whale entanglement information (cont.) | |
14.30 4.2.2. Review of recent high rates of seal by-catch reported | |
15.00 4.3. Mitigation methods for marine mammals 4.4. Advice to the Scientific Committee regarding marine mammals and CCAMLR fisheries |
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15.30 – 16.00 Coffee break | |
16.00 5.1. Population status of seabird species in the CAMLR Convention Area | |
5.2. Seabird incidental mortality and risk assessments in CCAMLR fisheries |
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Tuesday 11 October | |
09.00 5.3. Mitigation methods for seabirds (cont.) | |
10.00 5.3.1. Review of net monitoring cable trial | |
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break | |
11.00 5.4. Advice to the Scientific Committee regarding seabirds and CCAMLR fisheries | |
11.30 6. Observer reports and data collection | |
12.30 – 14.00 Lunch | |
14.00 7. Collaboration with relevant organisations | |
14.30 8. Future intersessional work | |
15.00 9.1. Review of Scientific Committee Strategic Plan 9.2. Review of WG-IMAF terms of reference |
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15.30 – 16.00 Coffee break | |
16.00 Subgroup discussions | |
Wednesday 12 October | |
09.00 Outstanding agenda items | |
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break | |
11.00 Outstanding agenda items (cont.) | |
12.30 – 14.00 Lunch | |
14.00 Outstanding agenda items (cont.) | |
15.30 – 16.00 Coffee break | |
16.00 Outstanding agenda items (cont.) | |
Thursday 13 October | |
All day Report drafting & FSA feedback | |
Friday 14 October | |
09.00 9. Other business 10. Adoption of the report |
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10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break | |
11.00 10. Adoption of the report (cont.) | |
12.30 – 14.00 Lunch | |
14.00 10. Adoption of the report (cont.) | |
15.30 – 16.00 Coffee break | |
16.00 10. Adoption of the report (cont.) | |
17.00 11. Close of the meeting |