The preliminary report on the survey in Subarea 48.2 in 2017 (the third year of the planned 3-year-old investigations)

The third year survey and observations of Dissostichus spp. in statistical subarea 48.2 on board the Ukrainian vessel SIMEIZ were conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the Scientific Committee and Commission. The third year survey design was slightly amended in comparison with the one of the second year and approved by WGs SAM, FSA and SC CCAMLR.  Obtained data will be used for the future biomass estimation of the target species and making decision for the future fishing on that fishing ground.