Document Number:    
                  WG-EMM-2021/30
              
      Submitted By:    
                  Dr Phil Trathan
              
      Approved By:    
                  Dr Chris Darby
              
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      Abstract    
                  In this paper, we report recent changes in the spatial extent of the Pine Island Glacier. The 22% reduction in areal extent means that the newly exposed marine area has been classified as a Stage 1 Special Area for Scientific Study (SASS) in accordance with Conservation Measure 24-04.
This paper provides additional information to that included in COMM CIRC 21/76, allowing WG-EMM opportunity to comment.