WG-EMM-2019

The Scientific Committee has endorsed the risk assessment framework that was used to assess and advise the Commission of the risks associated with spatial distributions of catches as part of the review of Conservatin Measure (CM) 51-07.

The approaches to incorporating these data into the risk assessment process are well described in WG-FSA-16/37 Rev. 1, 16/38 Rev. 1 and SC-CAMLR-XXXV/BG/37.

The risk assessment used requires data layers on the spatial (and temporal) distribution of krill, predator demand and the krill fishery.

The process of updating the data layers and their incorporation into the risk assessment process would form a key element of addressing the Commission’s request to provide advice on the risks of an expanding fishery as part of the update of CM 51-07 and a preferred option for the management of the krill fishery.

This focus topic of WG-EMM will assemble data layers, conduct the risk assessment and use the outcomes of this process to provide a preferred option for the management of the krill fishery in Area 48.

Predator demand  – from colony location, foraging distribution (during breeding and year-round)

Fishery – catch and effort of the krill fishery

 

Critical periods – life-history constraints and fishery overlaps

Risk metrics and outcomes

Feedback mechanisms – monitoring indices

Krill fishery assessment models

Applicability of CCAMLR decisions rules to krill fisheries

Spatial scales of management

Operational management

Harmonising management approaches in Subareas 48.1, 48.2, 48.3 and 48.4

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