Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) may be taken in the Southern Ocean in Subareas 48.1 to 48.4, Subarea 48.6 and Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2. Fishing vessels operate midwater trawls and beam trawls in depths of 0–250 m. Vessels may use a continuous fishing system which transports krill from the codend of the net to the vessel while the vessel is trawling. Pumps may also be used to clear nets hauled alongside the vessels.
Mackerel icefish (Champsocephalus gunnari) is targeted by licensed fisheries in the Southern Ocean using midwater trawls at South Georgia in Subarea 48.3, and using both bottom and midwater trawls at Heard and McDonald Islands in Division 58.5.2. These established fisheries are reviewed annually by CCAMLR’s Working Group on Fish Stock Assessment (WG-FSA) and the Scientific Committee. See annual Fishery Reports.
Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) and Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) are targeted by licensed fisheries in the Southern Ocean, using mainly bottom-set longlines in depths of 1 200–1 800 m. These species may also be caught by trawl and pot. Both species of toothfish are sought after in restaurants and high-end markets worldwide.
