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    WG-SAM-17

    Full Name
    Working Group on Statistics, Assessments and Modelling
    Location:
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Meeting Start Date/Time:
    Meeting End Date/Time:
    Submissions Due
    Monday, 12 June 2017 - 00:00 Australia/Hobart (Working Group Paper)
    Meeting Report:
    e-sc-xxxvi-a05.pdf (975.51 KB)

      Documents

      Document Number Title Agenda Item(s)
      WG-EMM-17/02
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      Development of a five-year work plan for the CCAMLR Scientific Committee
      M. Belchier (Chair of SC-CAMLR)
      5
      WG-SAM-17/01
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      Results of the sixth Ross Sea shelf survey to monitor abundance of sub-adult Antarctic toothfish in the southern Ross Sea, January 2017
      K. Large, L. Robinson and S. Parker
      4.3.1
      WG-SAM-17/02 Rev. 1
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      Research plan for the 2017/18 toothfish fishery in Division 58.4.4b by Japan and France
      Delegations of Japan and France
      4.2.2
      WG-SAM-17/03
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      Research plan for the 2017/18 exploratory longline fishery of D. mawsoni in Subarea 48.6 by South Africa and Japan
      Delegations of Japan and South Africa
      4.1
      WG-SAM-17/04
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      Continuation of multi-Member research on the Dissostichus spp. exploratory fishery in 2017/18 in Division 58.4.3a by France and Japan
      Delegations of France and Japan
      4.2.2
      WG-SAM-17/06
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      Proposal for a longline survey on toothfish in Statistical Subarea 48.6 in 2017/18
      Delegation of Norway
      4.1
      WG-SAM-17/07
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      Research plan for the 2017/18 exploratory longline fishery of Dissostichus spp. in Division 58.4.2
      Delegation of Ukraine
      4.2.1
      WG-SAM-17/08
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      Continuation of multi-Member research on the Dissostichus spp. exploratory fishery in East Antarctica (Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2) by Australia (notification ID 98422, 98423), France (94903, 94904), Japan (94886, 94887), Republic of Korea (94889, 94890) and Spain (94835)
      Delegations of Australia, France, Japan, Republic of Korea and Spain
      4.2.1
      WG-SAM-17/09
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      Proposal for the extension of research block 48.6_2
      T. Namba, T. Ichii and T. Okuda
      4.1
      WG-SAM-17/10
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      Update of analysis on sea-ice concentration of southern part of 48.6 and 58.4.2 for the new research block on expected spawning ground of TOA
      T. Namba, T. Ichii and T. Okuda
      4.1
      WG-SAM-17/11
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      Estimation and correction of migration-related bias in the tag-based stock assessment of Patagonian toothfish in Division 58.5.2
      P. Burch, P. Ziegler, D. Welsford and C. Péron
      2.2
      WG-SAM-17/12
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      Estimating uncertainty in local biomass estimates of toothfish in CCAMLR in Subareas 58.4 and 48.6 research blocks
      L. Robinson, P. Burch and K. Reid
      3
      WG-SAM-17/13
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      Assessing data requirements for tag-based estimates of local biomass in data-poor and exploratory fisheries
      L. Robinson, P. Burch and K. Reid
      3
      WG-SAM-17/15
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      Format for reporting finfish research proposals of the Ukraine in Subarea 48.1 in 2018 (CM 24-01, para 3)
      Delegation of Ukraine
      4.3.3
      WG-SAM-17/16
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      Format for reporting finfish research proposals of the Ukraine in Subarea 88.3 in 2018 (CM 24-01, para 3)
      Delegation of Ukraine
      4.3.2
      WG-SAM-17/17
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      Plan of research program of the Ukraine in Subarea 48.1 in 2018
      Delegation of Ukraine
      4.3.3
      WG-SAM-17/18
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      Demersal finfish distribution, abundance and their biological characteristics in Statistical Subareas 48.1 (northern part) and 48.2 (2018–2020)
      Delegation of Chile
      4.3.3
      WG-SAM-17/19
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      Plan of research program of Ukraine in Subarea 88.3 in 2018
      Delegation of Ukraine
      4.3.2
      WG-SAM-17/20
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      Characterisation of the exploratory fishery on Dissostichus spp. between the 2004/05 and 2016/17 fishing seasons in Division 58.4.3.a
      J.-B. Lecomte, R. Sinegre, A. Rigaud and T. Okuda
      4.2.2
      WG-SAM-17/21
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      Research program to examine the life cycle and resource potential of Dissostichus species in the Special Research Zone within the Ross Sea region marine protected area (RSRMPA) in 2017–2027
      Delegation of the Russian Federation
      4.3.1
      WG-SAM-17/22
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      Plan of the research program of Russian Federation in Subarea 48.5 (Weddell Sea) in season 2017/18
      Delegation of the Russian Federation
      4.3.3
      WG-SAM-17/23
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      Analysis of the toothfish fishery indices in Subareas 88.1 and 88.2 when using different types of longline gears
      S. Kasatkina
      4.3.1
      WG-SAM-17/24
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      Research longline fishing proposal for Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 48.2
      Delegation of Chile
      4.3.3
      WG-SAM-17/25
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      The preliminary report on the survey in Subarea 48.2 in 2017 (the third year of the planned 3-year-old investigations)
      Delegation of Ukraine
      4.3.3
      WG-SAM-17/26
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      Proposal for continuation of the Ukrainian research survey in Subarea 48.2 in 2017/18 and 2018/19 seasons
      Delegation of Ukraine
      4.3.3
      WG-SAM-17/27
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      Progress report on the Korean exploratory longline fishery for Dissostichus spp. in Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2 in 2016/17 season
      S.-G. Choi, J. Lee, J. Lee and D. An
      4.2.1
      WG-SAM-17/28
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      Progress report on the Korean research fishing by longline fishery for Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 88.3 in 2016/17 season
      S.-G. Choi, J. Lee, J. Lee and D. An
      4.3.2
      WG-SAM-17/29
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      Ukrainian research proposal for the 2017/18 season in Subarea 88.1
      Delegation of Ukraine
      4.3.1
      WG-SAM-17/30
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      Scientific background document in support of the development of a CCAMLR MPA in the Weddell Sea (Antarctica) – Version 2017 – Reflection of the recommendations by WG-EMM-16 and SC-CAMLR-XXXV
      K. Teschke, H. Pehlke and T. Brey on behalf of the German Weddell Sea MPA (WSMPA) project team
      6
      WG-SAM-17/31
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      Phase-randomisation in an integrated assessment model for Antarctic krill
      D. Kinzey, G.M. Watters and C.S. Reiss
      2.1
      WG-SAM-17/32
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      Incorporation of science advice from the CCAMLR working groups and Scientific Committee into the krill assessment model for Subarea 48.1
      D. Kinzey, G.M. Watters and C.S. Reiss
      2.1
      WG-SAM-17/33
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      Results of 2016 pop-off satellite archival tagging of Antarctic toothfish in the Ross Sea region
      C.D. Jones and S.J. Parker
      4.3.1
      WG-SAM-17/34
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      Preliminary results from the first year of a three-year survey into the connectivity of toothfish species in Subareas 48.2 and 48.4
      K. Olsson, M. Belchier and M. Söffker
      4.3.3
      WG-SAM-17/35
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      Sensitivities in the assessment of the Patagonian toothfish (D. eleginoides) in Subareas 48.3 and 48.4 to truncation of tagging data
      T. Earl
      2.2
      WG-SAM-17/36
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      Comparison of bootstrap methods for assessment of mackerel icefish (Champsocephalus gunnari) in CCAMLR Statistical Subarea 48.3 based on the ground fish survey
      T. Earl and N. Fallon
      2.3
      WG-SAM-17/37
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      Developing robust biomass estimates and advice on catch limits in research blocks
      S.J. Parker, S. Mormede, A. Dunn, S.M. Hanchet and C. Marsh
      3
      WG-SAM-17/38
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      Notification for scientific research in 2017/18: proposal to participate in research plan for Antarctic toothfish in Subarea 88.3
      Delegation of New Zealand
      4.3.2
      WG-SAM-17/39
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      Proposal to continue the time series of research surveys to monitor abundance of Antarctic toothfish in the southern Ross Sea, 2018–2022
      S.M. Hanchet, K. Large, S.J. Parker, S. Mormede and A. Dunn
      4.3.1
      WG-SAM-17/40
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      Simulations to evaluate model performance for Antarctic toothfish stock assessment in the Amundsen Sea region
      S. Mormede and S. Parker
      2.2
      WG-SAM-17/41
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      Updating the 2017 stock assessment of Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) in the Ross Sea region
      S. Mormede and S. Parker
      2.2
      WG-SAM-17/42
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      The Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area Research and Monitoring Plan (WG-SAM 2017)
      A. Dunn, M. Vacchi and G. Watters
      6
      WG-SAM-17/43
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      Research plan for the exploratory longline fishery for Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 88.3 in 2017/18
      Delegation of the Republic of Korea
      4.3.2
      WG-SAM-17/44
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      By-catch analysis as a part of progress report for the research fishery of Dissostichus spp. in Subarea 48.6 by Japan and South Africa during 2012/13–2016/17
      T. Okuda, S. Somhlaba and T. Ichii
      4.1
      WG-SAM-17/45
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      By-catch analysis as a part of progress report for the research fishery of Dissostichus spp. in Divisions 58.4.3a and 58.4.4b by Japan and France during 2012/13–2016/17
      T. Okuda, A. Rigaud, R. Sinegre and T. Ichii
      4.2.2
      WG-SAM-17/46
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      Preliminary investigation of fish movement in Subarea 48.6
      S. Somhlaba, R. Leslie, T. Okuda, T. Ichii and D. Yemane
      4.1
      WG-SAM-17/47
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      An update on using the CCAMLRGIS R package to create polygon data and access data on the CCAMLR online GIS
      CCAMLR Secretariat
      3

      Agenda

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      1     Introduction

      The Scientific Committee established the Working Group on Statistics, Assessments and Modelling (WG-SAM) during CCAMLR-XXV (SC-CAMLR-XXV, paragraph 13.12), with a directed emphasis on developing, refining and evaluating quantitative approaches for all Antarctic marine living resources managed by CCAMLR. WG-SAM serves as a flexible technical group to address quantitative issues relevant to WG-FSA, WG-EMM and ad hoc WG-IMAF (SC-CAMLR-XXV, paragraphs 13.4 to 13.8). WG-SAM is to provide advice necessary for the work of these working groups and the Scientific Committee.

      Although focus topics are prioritised by the Scientific Committee, submitted meeting papers, along with presentations and analyses conducted during the meeting, will form the basis for discussion and advice.

      The terms of reference for WG-SAM are:

      To provide advice to the Scientific Committee and its working groups on:

      1. quantitative assessment methods, statistical procedures and modelling approaches for the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources
      2. the implementation and data requirements of such methods, procedures and approaches.

      In 2016 the Scientific Committee (SC-CAMLR-XXXV, paragraph 13.17) indicated priority working topics of:

      1. biomass estimation, including estimation of uncertainty
      2. the review of fishery research plans submitted in accordance with CM 21-02 and CM 24-01. 
      1.1     Opening of the meeting

      Welcome to participants and overview of facilities, Secretariat’s offices, computer support, Internet access and extracurricular activities.

      1.2     Adoption of the agenda and organisation of the meeting

      Amendments to, and adoption of, the meeting agenda, assignment of meeting papers to agenda items, appointment of rapporteurs, procedures for the preparation of the report and establishment of ad hoc subgroups if necessary.

      2     Development and progress of integrated assessments

      Structural changes in stock assessments for toothfish, icefish and krill, and the development of methods to improve the performance of integrated assessements will be discussed as a priority topic as they directly affect upcoming stock assessments used to provide management advice in the current year.

      3     Biomass estimation, including estimation of uncertainty

      The Scientific Committee referred discussion of the most appropriate analytical methods to be used to generate local biomass estimates with different levels of information available, as well as uncertainty in those estimates, to WG-SAM for recommendations (SC-CAMLR-XXXV, paragraph 13.17). Although these estimates are used in the review of research plans and research proposals, the methods used for generating the estimates themselves will be reviewed as a priority topic by the Working Group under this agenda item.

      4     Review of research plan proposals and results

      A requirement to submit research plans in notifications for exploratory fisheries for Dissostichus spp. in Subareas 48.6 and 58.4 was developed in 2011 (CM 21-02, SC-CAMLR-XXX, paragraphs 2.4 to 2.6; CAMLR-XXX, paragraph 12.33). There are currently two standing agenda items for WG-SAM to review these plans and plans for research conducted under CM 24-01 (SC-CAMLR-XXXI, paragraphs 2.5 and 2.6; SC-CAMLR-XXX, paragraph 15.3):

      1. review of research plans from Members notifying to fish in exploratory fisheries in Subareas 48.6 and 58.4
      2. review of research proposals for closed areas, areas with zero catch limits and other areas not included in (i).
      4.2     Proposals and research results from Subarea 58.4
      4.3     Review of research proposals and results for other areas

      Proposals to conduct research in subareas other than Subareas 48.6 or 58.4 (e.g. areas with zero catch limits, closed areas or Subareas 88.1 or 88.2), are proposed under CM 24-01 and reviewed by WG-SAM to evaluate if the proposed research design is appropriate to the objectives of the research, including reviewing the results from previous research proposals as they may influence design considerations.

      5     Future work

      The working group will identify a prioritised list of topics to provide to the Scientific Committee for consideration and advice in structuring a future work plan (SC-CAMLR-XXXIV/14, and discussion table presented at SC-CAMLR-XXXIV and in SC-CAMLR-XXXV, Table 1). The Working Group will develop an updated list for discussion by the Scientific Committee.

      6     Other business

      Participants are invited to identify issues for consideration under Other business. Papers submitted under this agenda item need to link the content to the specific remit of WG-SAM, and identify the actions sought from the Working Group.

      7     Advice to the Scientific Committee

      WG-SAM provides advice to each of the working groups and to the Scientific Committee on statistics, assessments and modelling. Specific advice that has been requested will be summarised in this agenda item following general discussion in other agenda items. Advice will also be given to the Scientific Committee on the priorities discussed during the meeting for the development and refinement of quantitative methods.

      8     Adoption of report and close of meeting.

      As is usual practice in meetings of the Scientific Committee and its working groups, rapporteurs will draft sections of the report according to general guidelines for its production. The Secretariat is responsible for formatting, editing and circulation of the report. Any proposed changes to the report prior to report adoption need to be arranged through the rapporteurs or the Convener using the web-based document management system. Adoption of the report will be conducted interactively.

      Discussion will conclude by mid-day Thursday, allowing Thursday afternoon and evening for report preparation and reading. Report adoption will be on Friday morning.