TDW-11: 24-28th April 2017, Noumea, New Caledonia ER and EM E-Volution update – April 2017 TDW-11: 24-28th April 2017, Noumea, New Caledonia

Outline ER and EM update, inc. products SPC’s perceived role in EM developments Standards for EM Records Analysis Uploading E-Data to TUBS/TUFMAN2/FIMS Capacity building in ER and EM National/Regional ER and EM strategies

E-Reporting Electronic Reporting (ER), is essentially digitizing existing paper forms and includes electronic logsheets submitted by fishing vessels, electronic trip reports produced by fisheries observers, transhipments and port sampling reports. Electronic data is acquired through specialised software on computer and tablets.

E-Reporting Fisheries observers are the back bone of the fisheries management programmes, they deserve to use modern tools that allows them to work more efficiently and safer. The current paper based workbooks have been developed over many years and are great tools. But I’ve often seen the observers spend too much time filling out the same details over and over on each new form they enter data in: their names, their observer codes, the vessels names, their trip IDs, the start date of the trip, the end date of the trip, etc. ER allows observers to enter this information once only and thus affords them valuable time to monitor the fishing activities. The ER software have built in calculation and data checking tools which means the data is of better quality, meaning less time needed to debrief the data when back in port. Has anyone in this room seen a ‘bad’ logsheet? SHOW OF HANDS? At times the data on the logsheet is so hard to read, one can spends hours deciphering the data, wasting valuable time. ER applications remove the need to decipher the information. The data is formatted, concise and ready to be imported in a database.

Status of ER implementation 17 countries implementing ER (E-LOG for: LL and PS + Artisanal vessels, observer (PS only), Scale: Approx. 2500 Km Status of ER implementation

OnBoard Electronic logsheet application for collecting: Catch and Effort Data Dynamic user interface Data validation – range checks Used by fishers Data upload to TUFMAN2 DORADO data reporting SPC OFP DEVELOPPED APPLICATION

TAILS Fisheries monitoring application for collecting: Commercial LL Port Sampling Data Artisanal Fisheries Data Used by national fisheries staff Data upload to TUFMAN2 DORADO data reporting SPC OFP DEVELOPPED APPLICATION

(PNA) FIMS FIMS: Data uploaded to national and regional DB at SPC Electronic logheet application for PS and LL vessels Used by fishers Electronic observer data application for PS vessels Used by observers Data uploaded to national and regional DB at SPC

FFA boarding and inspection app Used by compliance officers

E-Monitoring Electronic Monitoring (EM) systems includes high definition video cameras, GPS, and gear sensors installed on tuna fishing vessels. This equipment produced EM records. EM records are stored on hard drives which are then analysed by office observers at the end of a fishing trip.

E-Monitoring Working on LL fishing vessels as an observer is often not fun and can even be dangerous at times. You are the odd one out, speaking in sign language, unable to communicate with shore parties independently, sleeping in bunks too small for your size, with bed bugs itching you and preventing quality sleep. While physical observer programmes are essential to collecting biological specimens, collecting industry intelligence etc, the work of onboard observers can be supplemented by EM systems. You can imagine an observer onboard a vessel that is also equipped with EM. The observer may not feel so much pressure to collecting data when condition don’t allow it (bad weather, fatigue, illness, blues) as he or she knows the EM system is recording everything. EM can also be considered an added safety feature.  

Status of EM implementation 10 countries are implementing EM Scale: Approx. 2500 Km Status of EM implementation

EMS on LL vessels Satlink Sea Tube lite Fiji: 15 vessels (50 by 2018) Palau: 4 vessels Japan: 3 vessels FSM: 5 vessels RMI: 6 vessels Solomon Is.: 8 vessels (pending)

EMS on LL vessels Luen Thai Fishing Venture Archipelago EM Observer Developed their own EM system Installed on majority of fleet operating in: FM, MH, CK Archipelago EM Observer Australia (Programe) Trident Fisheye NZ

SPC’s perceived role in E-DATA developments Collaborate to with countries and partners Establish ER and EM data collection standards Repository of ER and EM data for analysis Training, assessment and certification - PIRFO Collaborate to with countries and partners to build capacity (eg. National EROs) Establish ER and EM data collection standards and E-debriefing tools for curated ER and EM data Repository of ER and EM data for analysis and dissemination for timely advice to countries, WCPFC, FFA, PNA, partners Train, assess and certify observers using applications and EM reviewers to PIRFO standards

Why do we need these tools? This pretty picture tells the story of once upon a time, where the Skipjack tuna were and how many there were. To paint such pretty pictures, on time, stock assessment scientists need reliable data transmitted rapidly. Many Small Islands Developing States and Territories depend on the revenues derived from the catch of oceanic resources. In the case of tuna fisheries, skipjack, albacore, yellowfin and bigeye tunas are highly migratory species and members need our support to determine where the resources are, how much is being taken and what is the maximum yield to ensure sustainability. To achieve this work, we need rapid and reliable data. Paper based data collection systems unfortunately don’t allow rapid data flow. How do we do this change? The key driver to achieve innovation. As my nenna says: “Necessity is the mother of invention”. In our case, we need Electronic Data, let’s invent the right electronic tools!

National Fisheries Authorities Scientific Data Logsheet, Observer, Port Sampling and Biological Methods: Hard copy, ER and EM NOW ~ SPC OFP Fisheries Ecosystem Monitoring & Analysis Data Management Stock Assessment FUTURE ? Countries WCPFC FFA PNA Others Curated Data & Scientific Advice NOW: HARD COPY: 90 ER: 5 EM: 5 FUTURE: ER: 65% HARC COPY: 10% EM: 25%

Standards and processes for data collection using ER and EM Guide WCPFC member countries on how to submit ER and EM data

ER standards The WCPFC E-Reporting data field standards for operational catch and effort data (e-logs) were approved at the 13th Regular Session of the Commission (WCPFC) in December 2016. The WCPFC E-Reporting data field standards for observer (e-obs) data were well advanced in late 2016 and are expected to be adopted during 2017.

Current ER data flow process Lodging e-LOGHEET data to TUFMAN2 Lodging e-OBSERVER data to TUBS/T2

ER (e-logs) data flow process OnBoard– TAILS e-logs iFIMS e-logs TUFMAN2 Regional Fisheries Database iFIMS portal Countries SPC Stock Assessment Section TUFMAN2 Regional Fisheries Data Base Countries WCPFC Countries

ER (e-obs) data flow process TUBs Regional Observer Data Base DORADO Countries FIMS e-obs FIMS portal SPC Stock Assessment Section WCPFC Countries

EM standards WCPFC E-Monitoring process standards for data extraction to longline observer data fields (July 2016 – v1.0) - https://www.wcpfc.int/node/27441 Need to adapt these EM standards depending on national needs (inc. MCS and CDS) Until these LL EM standards are revised, EM records obtained in the WCPO must be analysed to these standards EM PS standards workshop to be held in Q4 2017 at SPC SPC is the data service provider to the WCPFC. In July 2016, a workshop was held at SPC in collaboration with Fiji, New Caledonia, PNG, ISSF, WCPFC, FFA and the EM service providers to establish the E-Monitoring process standards for data extraction to longline observer data fields. These standards set out the way E-Monitoring records are to be analysed for generating LL EM data.

Current EM data flow process DORADO Countries SPC-OFP Analyses EM records EM Data EM Analyst EM TUBs Regional Observer Database WCPFC FFA/PNA/Partners

Comparative Analyses EM – Observer – Logsheet Observer data (hard copy and ER) EM records EM Data Analysis Logsheet Data (Hard copy and ER) TUFMAN2 Comparative report generated using DORADO (online) Countries

Comparative analyses Fresh LL vessel, 10 sets. This graph shows the total species composition. For ALB, EM and Logbook data is the same. This data also shows some of the limitations of EM, especially during initials trials. Here the EM analysts reported 19 BET that were neither reported by the observer or the fisher. Video footage of sometimes poor quality and user inexperience can lead to errors in species identification.

LL Vessel 1 Retains/Discards LEFT is observer data RIGHT is EM Data Comparison shows that Observer and EM data on Retained Versus Discards is the same

Same fresh LL vessel. Graph can be displayed differently to get more precision for analysis.

Data can also be expressed as percentage: 10% scale here

Second vessel. Fresh LL vessel, different country, different everyting…Graph here displays total number of spcimens caught. Some major differences between Observer and EM. Shows observer is not a robot, needs rest. Pelagic stingray: more OBS than EM because specimens are generally struck off while in the water, fast action not necessarily evident to discern using EM. Observer as ‘on deck advantage’ of hearing here for example. Data also shows significant under reporting of sharks species. Useful information for MCS.

Data represented at 60% of total catch

LL Vessel 2 Retained/Dsicarded LEFT is Observer data RIGHT is EM data Same similarities between OBS and EM for Retained and Discards Data

Capacity Training in ER and EM Dedicated ER and EM officers present in RMI, FSM, PNG, Solomon Is, Cook Is. Role: Facilitate collaboration between fisheries authority, fishing industry, service providers and regional organisations. Including training!

Role of observers and vessel operators in ER and EM Challenging transition (dual reporting) Need to adapt and collaborate Hardware procurement/maintenance EM: Provide quality EM footage Transition to EM reviewers Achieve target analysis rates

National ER and EM strategies Gradual drafting process across countries Regional support is available In hand with national legislation

Regional ER and EM Strategy Presented at MCSWG – April 2017 Identify core needs for a bottom up approach EM data process standards for LL and PS ER and EM legislation ER and EM data flow and use

PIRFO standards for ER and EM PIRFO ER and EM standards drafted in 2016 Competency based standards Collaborate with ER and EM service providers Assessment and certification process The impacts on observers were related to the training and implementation processes. PIRFO EM and ER standards have been adopted as specialist skill sets as endorsements for observers already qualified with core PIRFO units and demonstrated competency as an observer. However there were already examples where persons were being used as EM analysts without appropriate at sea experience.

Hardware procurement Country and industry approach Plan for procurement and renewals Minimum operating specs. for devices

Take home messages Improving data flow and data quality Building capacity for new skills Establishing operational frameworks ER and EM tools  are essential We need rapid and good data to manage our fisheries Implementation is a challenge Implementing new technologies includes investing in new skills development Success is collaboration An collaborative approach should result in building operational frameworks

Implemented by people!

Thank You Any questions?