Research plan to investigate finfish distribution and abundance in Subareas 48.1 and 48.2

Document Number:

WG-SAM-13/14

Author(s):

Submitted by the Secretariat on behalf of Chile

Submitted By:

Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)

Agenda Item(s)

WG-SAM-13 - 3 - Review of scientific research proposals for other areas (e.g. closed areas, areas with zero catch limits, Subareas 88.1 and 88.2)

Abstract

Chile has submitted a notification for research fishing in Subareas 48.1 and 48.2 in 2014, 2015 and 2016 in accordance with Conservation Measure 24-01 (paragraph 3). The research will provide information on finfish distribution, abundance and size composition, with the objective of determining the current status of fish stocks in the study area. Research fishing will be limited to 100 tonnes of finfish per season. The notification was submitted on 4 June 2013.