Research plan for the exploratory fishery for Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 48.6 in 2013/14

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Document Number:

WG-SAM-13/11

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Submitted by the Secretariat on behalf of South Africa

Submitted By:

Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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Agenda Item(s)

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

Abstract

South Africa has notified its intention to participate in the exploratory fishery for Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 48.6 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).