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

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.