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    Subarea 48.2 research and research proposals for 2019 – overview

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    Document Number:
    WG-FSA-18/52
    Author(s):
    G. Robson, L. Pshenichnov, D. Marichev and C. Darby
    Submitted By:
    Dr Chris Darby
    Approved By:
    Dr Chris Darby
    Agenda Item(s)
    WG-FSA-18 - 4.2.1 - Dissostichus spp. Area 48
    Abstract

    Following proposals submitted to WG-FSA-16 and WG-SAM-17, the following research objectives were identified as common for surveys in 48.2 (WG-FSA-16/40 Rev. 1, WG-SAM-17/24, WG-SAM-17/26): 

    • Work towards quantifying regional biomass and distribution of D. mawsoni

    • Develop stock identity and stock distribution hypotheses for D. mawsoni and D. eleginoides

    • Assessments of biological parameters: sex, size, growth, maturity for D. mawsoni

    • Oceanographic and bathymetric data collection

    Additional specific objectives can be found in the individual research proposals (WG-FSA-16/40 Rev. 1, WG-SAM-17/24, WG-SAM-17/26).