3.3 Data collection and sharing
3.3.1 Extent to which CCAMLR has agreed formats,
specifications and timeframes for data submissions
| Recommendation |
Responsible body |
Activities to date |
Status |
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3.3.1.1 The centrally supported capability for
information acquisition, verification, archiving and delivery
should be maintained and expanded so as to meet anticipated
needs. The increase in fishing activities that is expected
during the next few years, for both krill and other species,
will increase the scale and complexity of data acquisition,
verification, archiving and delivery into CCAMLR assessment
and management processes. The development of more integrated
approaches to planning and utilising information from
ecological monitoring is likely to increase the workload on
the CCAMLR capability for information management, especially
during the period of re-design and transition, and any such
needs should be identified and addressed. These tasks need to
be considered in the light of the resources allocated to them
by the Commission. |
SC |
(2008)SC-CAMLR-XXVII, paragraphs 10.2 and 10.10;
(2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII/7;
(2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII,
paragraphs 10.5 and 10.7. |
Scientific Committee - In progress - review of data
CCAMLR-XXIX/13 |
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3.3.1.2 CCAMLR should consider mechanisms for capacity
building and cooperative programs, particularly for Developing
States, in order to support the information needs of Article
II and the ecosystem approach to fishery management. |
SC |
(2008)SC-CAMLR-XXVII, paragraphs 10.2 and 10.10;
(2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII/7;
(2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII,
paragraphs 10.15 to 10.20;
(2009)CCAMLR-XXVIII,
paragraphs 16.6 to 16.13 and 16.17. |
Scientific Committee - In progress - A steering committee was
established
SC-CAMLR-XXVIII, para 10.2 and capacity building. |
3.3.2 Extent to which CCAMLR Members and Contracting
Parties, individually or through CCAMLR, collect and share
complete and accurate data concerning Antarctic marine living
resources and other relevant data in a timely manner
| Recommendation |
Responsible body |
Activities to date |
Status |
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3.3.2.1 An explicit mechanism should be established
whereby all Members and CPs regularly notify CCAMLR of
potentially relevant research and monitoring being conducted
in the Convention Area. This includes fishery catch and
effort, observer programs and research programs within areas
in the Convention Area under national jurisdiction. As agreed
and appropriate, data from these activities should be made
available to CCAMLR, but in any event, the existence of the
activities and information should be notified so as to allow
exploration of scientific collaboration. |
SCIC
SC |
(2008)SC-CAMLR-XXVII, paragraphs 10.2 and 10.10;
(2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII/7;
(2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII,
paragraphs 10.15 to 10.20;
(2209)CCAMLR-XXVIII,
paragraph 16.6 to 16.13 and 16.17.
Adoption of CM
24-01 (scientific research) |
Scientific Committee – Completed
CM 24-01
SCIC – In progress – advanced steps with regard to progress made in respect of
areas in the Convention Area.
Not yet considered by France with respect to the French EEZ. |
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3.3.2.2 All Members and CPs should further develop
mechanisms to ensure that vessels and fishing companies under
their jurisdiction adhere to CCAMLR CMs, including information
reporting requirements. This Flag State obligation is further
addressed in Chapter 4. |
Members |
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Commission – In progress |
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3.3.2.3 The Scheme of International Scientific Observation should be reviewed and
supported so as to meet expanded CCAMLR monitoring and
management requirements, particularly requirements relating to
habitat, by-catch and other elements of the ecosystem approach
to fisheries management. This should include ensuring adequate
training, adequate manuals and guides and prioritisation of
tasks. This may be linked to consideration of developing a
single program responsible for meeting CCAMLR's scientific
monitoring needs, as recommended through a previous criterion.
This should also consider whether the existing bilateral
mechanism for identifying and placing observers is the best
for the coming circumstances, because it could both limit the
supply of observers and result in an inequitable distribution
of costs. |
SC
SCIC |
(2008)SC-CAMLR-XXVII, paragraphs 10.2 and 10.10;
(2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII/7;
(2009)SC-CAMLR–XXVIII,
paragraphs 10.7 to 10.10.
(2010)Work of TASO |
Scientific Committee – In progress – under TASO
SCIC – In progress -advanced steps |
3.3.3 Extent to which fishing and research data and
fishing vessel and research vessel data are gathered by CCAMLR
and shared among Members
| Recommendation |
Responsible body |
Activities to date |
Status |
|
3.3.3.1 Clarify the responsibilities of CPs who are
fishing but who are not CCAMLR Members. Ensure that these CPs
do have an obligation to report on their fishing activities
and to abide by all CMs. |
Commission |
|
Commission – Complete |
3.3.4 Extent to which CCAMLR is addressing any gaps in
the collection and sharing of data as required
| Recommendation |
Responsible body |
Activities to date |
Status |
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3.3.4.1 Training and accreditation for scientific
observers should be standardised to improve the quality of the
data collected. |
SC/SCIC/
TASO/
Commission |
(2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII,
Annex 9, paragraphs 4.5 and 4.10;
(2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII,
paragraphs 6.6 to 6.12.
(2010)TASO Report 2010 |
Scientific Committee – In progress – under TASO
SCIC – Referred to the Scientific Committee |
|
3.3.4.2 The priorities for data to be collected by
observers should be clarified. |
SC/SCIC/ Commission |
(2008)SC-CAMLR-XXVII, paragraphs 10.2 and 10.10;
(2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII,
Annex 9, paragraphs 3.1 to 3.25;
(2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII,
paragraphs 10.7 to 10.10;
(2008)CCAMLR-XXVII,
Annex 5, paragraph 7.6. |
Scientific Committee – In progress – work ongoing to clarify
conversion factors for krill
SCIC –Referred to the Scientific Committee. |
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3.3.4.3 Monitoring and reporting of the krill fishery
should be made consistent with the requirements of other
CCAMLR fisheries. |
SC/SCIC/
Commission |
(2008)CCAMLR-XXVII,
Annex 5, paragraph 7.6;
(2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII,
paragraph 10.11. |
Scientific Committee – in progress – discussions on observer
coverage and VMS for krill fishing vessels
SCIC – Referred to the Scientific Committee. |
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