3.3.1 Extent to which CCAMLR has agreed formats, specifications and timeframes for data submissions
| Recommendation | Responsible body | Activities to date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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; |
Scientific Committee – In progress – staged implementation of the recommendations of the 2011 independent review of data management systems, including integration of data systems, development of an enterprise data model and rationalisation of the server environment. |
| 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 | See also 6.5.2.1 (2008)SC-CAMLR-XXVII, paragraphs 10.2 and 10.10; (2009)CCAMLR-XXVIII, paragraphs 16.6 to 16.13 and 16.17; (2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII/07 ; (2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII, paragraphs 10.15 to 10.20; (2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII, paragraphs 10.15 to 10.23; (2010)SC-CAMLR-XXIX, paragraphs 15.10 to 15.13 and Annex 9 – endorsement of the CCAMLR Scientific Scholarship Scheme (participation not limited to developing States; (2011)CCAMLR-XXX, Annex 4, paragraph 30 (2011)CCAMLR-XXX, Annex 5, paragraphs 4.15 to 4.18; (2011)CCAMLR-XXX/07 , CCAMLR-XXX/28 and CCAMLR-XXX/33 ; (2012)CCAMLR-XXXI, paragraph 8.15; (2012)CCAMLR-XXXI/37 CDS capacity building in Africa; (2012)COMM CIRC 12/97, SC CIRC 12/47. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/07 ; (2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII, paragraphs 10.15 to 10.20; (2009)CCAMLR-XXVIII, paragraph 16.6 to 16.13 and 16.17. Adoption of CM 24-01 (scientific research) Refer to annual reviews by the Scientific Committee and its Working Groups of notifications submitted by Members under CM 21-01, 22-01, 23-01 and 24-01. |
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. |
| 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 | Commission – In progress | |
| 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; |
Scientific Committee – In progress, SC-CAMLR-XXX paragraphs 7.15 (Observer review) and 7.19 and 7.20 (COTPAS) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
(2008)SC-CAMLR-XXVII, paragraphs 10.2 to 10.10; (2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII, paragraphs 6.6 to 6.12; (2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII, paragraphs 10.5 to 10.7; (2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII, Annex 9, paragraphs 4.5 and 4.10; (2009)SC-CAMLR-XXVIII/07 and SC-CAMLR-XXVIII/BG/09 ; (2010)CCAMLR-XXIX, paragraphs 10.1 to 10.6 (2010)SC-CAMLR-XXIX, paragraphs 7.4 to 7.16); (2010)TASO-10 Report (  97.6 KB);(2010)SC-CAMLR-XXIX/BG/02 ; (2011)SC-CAMLR-XXX, paragraphs 7.9 to 7.20; (2011)SC-CAMLR-XXX/08 ; (2012)SC-CAMLR-XXXI, paragraphs 7.1 to 7.20; (2013)SC-CAMLR-XXXII, paragraphs 7.7 to 7.11; (2013)SC-CAMLR-XXXII/07 Rev. 1 ; (2014)SC-CAMLR-XXXIII, paragraphs 7.1 to 7.19; (2014)SC-CAMLR-XXXIII/10 , SC-CAMLR-XXXIII/18 and SC-CAMLR-XXXIII/BG/18 ; (2015)SC-CAMLR-XXXIV, paragraphs 7.28 to 7.31; (2015)SC-CAMLR-XXXIV/BG/23 ; (2016)SC-CAMLR-XXXV, paragraphs 7.1 to 7.12. |
Scientific Committee – In progress, SC-CAMLR-XXX, paragraphs 7.19 and 7.20 (COTPAS) |
| 3.3.4.2 The priorities for data to be collected by observers should be clarified. | SC/SCIC/ Commission | (2008)SC-CAMLR-XXVII, paragraphs 5.28 and 5.29; (2008)SC-CAMLR-XXVII, paragraphs 10.2 and 10.10; (2008-2009)Agenda Item 6 SC-CAMLR-XXVII and XVIII; (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; (2010-2016)Agenda Item 7 SC-CAMLR-XXIX to XXXV inclusive. |
Scientific Committee – In progress, SC-CAMLR-XXX, paragraph 7.15 (Observer review) |
| 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; (2010)SC-CAMLR-XXIX, paragraphs 3.12, 3.14 to 3.22 and 7.7; (2011)SC-CAMLR-XXX, paragraphs 2.10 and 7.1 to 7.17; (2011)SC-CAMLR-XXX/BG/06 and SC-CAMLR-XXX/BG/19; (2012)SC-CAMLR-XXXI, paragraphs 3.102, 7.2 and 7.15 to 7.20; (2013)SC-CAMLR-XXXII, paragraphs 3.135, 3.141 and 7.2 to 7.9; (2014)SC-CAMLR-XXXIII, paragraphs 3.5, 3.145, 3.146 and 7.14 to 7.19; (2014)SC-CAMLR-XXXIII/16 and SC-CAMLR-XXXIII/18; (2015)CCAMLR-XXXIV/35 Rev. 1 ; (2015)SC-CAMLR-XXXIV, paragraphs 2.6, 2.23, 2.26 and 7.28 to 7.31; (2015)SC-CAMLR-XXXIV/BG/23 ; (2016)CCAMLR-XXXV/31 ; (2016)SC-CAMLR-XXXV, paragraphs 2.3, 3.155, 3.156 and 7.1 to 7.12. |
Ongoing review and implementation of observer coverage, implementation VMS for krill fishing vessels. |