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    Observation and comments on the scientific basis and draft RMP of the WSMPA Proposal

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    Document Number:
    SC-CAMLR-38/BG/15
    Author(s):
    Delegation of the People’s Republic of China
    Submitted By:
    Mr Lei Yang
    Approved By:
    Dr Xianyong Zhao (China)
    Agenda Item(s)
    SC-CAMLR-38 - 6.1.2 - Review of the scientific elements of proposals for new MPAs
    CCAMLR-38 - 6.2 - Review of proposals for new MPAs
    Abstract

    The scientific background in support of the Weddell Sea Marine Protected Area (WSMPA) has been discussed in the SC-CAMLR for 3 years. Some agreements has been reached in the SC-CAMLR, while substantial issues remain outstanding. China has actively engaged in those discussions and have provided serious and constructive suggestions on the issue.