Report of the 1st and the 2nd stage of research fishing conducted by Russian Federation in SSRU 882A in 2010–2012

Numéro du document:

WG-SAM-12/08

Auteur(s):

E.F. Kulish and I.I. Gordeev (Russia)

Soumis par:

Doro Forck (Secrétariat de la CCAMLR)

Point(s) de l'ordre du jour

WG-SAM-12 - 4 - Review of scientific research proposals for other areas (e.g. closed areas, areas with zero catch limits, Subareas 88.1 and 88.2)

Résumé

In accordance with decision of CCAMLR Scientific Committee in 2010 and in 2011 years Russian Federation was conducted research program in SSRU 88.2 A. In seasons 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 Russian vessel “Chio Maru 3” (“Antei” Ltd.) has been conducted research fishing of toothfish. The primary objective of the works in the SSRU was estimation of toothfish’s distribution density and carrying out of tagging. Obtained results shows that investigated area is potentially advantageous for fishing and could be recommended for exploratory fishing under CCAMLR regulations.