Provision of an observer for the Krill Vessel Juvel

MRAG Ltd provide an observer for the Norwegian krill vessel, Juvel operating in Area 48. The vessel uses a conventional trawl system but processes the krill onboard while at sea.

The role of the observer is to collect data on target and bycatch species as well as monitor interactions with birds and marine mammals. Reports and data are provided to CCAMLR which provides information to the Scientific Committee so the likely impacts on the environment can be assessed.