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    Further review of CCAMLR tagging programmes

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    Document Number:
    WG-FSA-13/54
    Author(s):
    S. Parker and J. Fenaughty (New Zealand)
    Submitted By:
    Sarah Mackey (CCAMLR Secretariat)
    Agenda Item(s)
    WG-FSA-13 - 3.1 - Data requirements
    WG-FSA-13 - 8 - Scheme of International Scientific Observation
    Abstract

    We review tagging protocol changes made in 2012/13 and provide further recommendations to improve the quality of collected tagging programme data, and conduct research to improve effective tag releases and recoveries. We also provide a tagging training module to inform vessel observers and crew on tagging procedures.