Research program to examine the life- cycle and resource potential of Dissostichus spp. in the Special Research Zone within the Ross Sea region marine protected area (RSRMPA) in 2019–2027

Russian Federation is going to continue investigation  of life –cycle and resource potential for Dissostichus spp. in Ross Sea. This paper presents the   research program in the frame of the Research and Monitoring Plan for RSRMOR. 

The research program shall be conducted in the Special Research Zone during 2019 - 2027 or the first reference period for existence of the RSRMPA.   This program provides possibility   for collaborative investigations in the Special Research Zone by Russian vessels and vessel from other CCAMLR members.