Unit 4 Fisheries Planning Coastal Fisheries Policy and Planning Course, 28/01/08 – 8/02/08, Apia, Samoa Unit 4 Fisheries Planning Peter Manning FAO Secretariat of the Pacific Community

Topics covered in this unit Planning – developing Fisheries Management Plans Data needs for effective policy and planning Strategies in data poor situations – where personnel and finance are constrained

In this session.... characteristics of tropical small island state fisheries the planning process the fisheries management plan

Characteristics of coastal fisheries management of PICs... subsistence and small commercial operators operating in coastal waters... many relatively small stocks are fished to study such stocks using temperate water methods is, on the whole, prohibitively expensive advice and training in the past from a temperate, stock assessment based perspective.

“A fisheries management plan is.... a formal or informal arrangement between a fishery management authority and interested parties which identifies the partners in the fishery and their respective roles, details the agreed objectives for the fishery and specifies the management rules and regulations which apply to it and provides other details about the fishery which are relevant to the task of the management authority.” FAO 1997. Fisheries Management. Technical Guidelines for Responsible fisheries

The planning process.... No fixed, “correct” procedure, but .... form small working group (wg) wg develops discussion paper consultation review, & proposed revisions draft (amend) management plan implementation comment & adjustment

FMP should contain.... a description of fishery, current status and established user rights the management objectives how these objectives are to be achieved how the plan is to be reviewed the consultation process for review

Outline of the Barbados Fisheries Management Plan .... Guiding Principles (mission, goals, fisheries policy and country profile) Fishing industry profile (overview of fisheries, fishing industry, inter-sectoral linkages) Fisheries Management (fisheries planning process, coastal zone management, fisheries legislation) regional fishery agreements, organizational framework, research and statistics, monitoring control and surveillance, inspection, registration and licensing)

Barbados FMP cont. .... Fisheries Development (Visions from harvest, postharvest and State sectors) Management and implementation for specific fisheries (one for each fishery) Fishery management options Glossary

A project approach to fisheries management planning .... use of Logical Framework Analysis value requires clear statement of goal, purpose, objectives, activities, outputs and means of evaluation many donors require that projects submitted for funding be in this format.

Objectively verifiable indicators Sources of Verification Table 3.1c. Logical framework analysis – Deep-slope and bank reef fishes. Intervention Logic Objectively verifiable indicators Sources of Verification Assumptions Overall Objectives Ensure sustainable yield for local consumption through a precautionary approach to further development Co-management mechanisms in place and resources being managed Data on landings and reports from fishers Stakeholders willing to cooperate Project Purpose Steady supply of good-quality fish, particularly during the off-season for pelagics Deep-slope and bank fish species available for purchase throughout the year Fisheries Division record, interviews with retailers and restaurants No major natural disturbances that disrupt production or negatively impact the resource Outputs 1. Fisherfolk participating in planning and management 2. Minimum mesh size for traps set and enforced 3. Protected areas established and enforced 4. Response of resource to precautionary measures monitored and evaluated 1. Mechanism for fisherfolk input established and operating 2. Agreed mesh size in regulations and few or no traps with smaller mesh in operation 3. Protected areas in regulations; little or no fishing taking place in them 4. Catches of resource stable or increasing 1. Interviews with fisherfolk organizations 2. Published regulations and reports from inspectors and fishers 3. Published regulations and reports from inspectors and fishers 4. Technical reports of monitoring and interviews with stakeholders Fishers willing to participate Funds available for assessment

Activities 1. Locate fisherfolk involved in fishery and initiate dialogue 2. Determine appropriate precautionary mesh size 3. Seek agreement on mesh size 4. Draft and gazette mesh size regulations 5. Determine number and sizes of areas that would be appropriate for protected status 6. Seek agreement on areas 7. Draft and gazette regulations on areas 8. Establish monitoring program Human resources List number of person years of individuals with various skills required to carry out this project component Material resources List all supplies, equipment, transportation, workshop, and other resources required to carry out this project component   Preconditions

Important to make decisions based on best information available.... Namibia’s pilchard stock

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