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    A preliminary proposal to conduct a local survey of the Champsocephalus gunnari by the midwater trawl in the Statistical Subarea 48.2

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    Document Number:
    WG-SAM-2019/24
    Author(s):
    Delegation of Ukraine
    Submitted By:
    Dr Leonid Pshenichnov
    Approved By:
    Dr Kostiantyn Demianenko (Ukraine)
    Agenda Item(s)
    WG-SAM-2019 - 6.1.2 - Subareas 48.1 and 48.2
    Abstract

    Mackerel icefish (Champsocephalus gunnari) – one of the most common and widespread species of Antarctic fish. Ukraine proposes survey of Champsocephalus gunnari at previously scheduled stations (trawlings) points in the statistical Subarea 48.2. The main objective of the research is to determine the distribution and abundance of mackerel icefish in Subarea 48.2.