The Secretariat advises that the exploratory fishery for Dissostichus mawsoni in research block 4 of Subarea 88.2, as referred to in Conservation Measure (CM) 41-10, Annex 41-10/A, will close at 2359 UTC on 04/01/2023.

Vessels must not deploy any gear after 2359 UTC on 03/01/2023.

This closure notice has been issued following the procedure described in COMM CIRC 22/113–SC CIRC 22/108 and CM 31-02.