Document Number:    
                  WS-DmPH-18/02
              
      Submitted By:    
                  Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
              
      Approved By:    
                  Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
              
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      Abstract    
                  The proposed boundaries of the Weddell Sea MPA (WSMPA) include the significant area of 1.3 million km². It is shown that the WSMPA boundaries should be revised in compliance with sea-ice conditions for vessel navigation being a fundamental factor for the successful completion of assigned research tasks in designated areas.