1. Data for Fisheries Management
13th Tuna Data Workshop, SPC Noumea
8th – 12th Apr, 2019

2. Fisheries Management..?
“The integrated process of information gathering, analysis, planning, consultation, decision-making, allocation of resources and formulation and implementation, with enforcement as necessary, of regulations or rules which govern fisheries activities in order to ensure the continued productivity of the resources and the accomplishment of other fisheries objectives.” FAO definition…

3. Tuna Fisheries Management
From this workshop, you might think data is collected to fulfil WCPFC obligations, but ..
SPC/FFA members decided to collect data a few decades ago
So, Regional standards were developed …
To monitor and assess shared highly migratory fish stocks, & fleet activities

4. What is your data use for?
Stock assessment – health of stocks/fishery
Management Frameworks/Designs - policy formulations, allocations, HCRs, TRPs.
Compliance –regulatory frameworks, MCS & management measures/rules,
Development – social and economic benefits
Government – national consideration/political will
Trade and Markets– exports,
Public – social impacts, Need to know

5. Data is correct – validate and verify..
Role of Data officers…
Data is correct – validate and verify..
Timely produced and available – underpins planning and formulation processes.
Tools and systems fit for purpose and affordable.
Secure and defend budgets…

6. Take Home Messages
Data is the basis of information that informs management strategies and activities – get it right and fast!
Importance of your role as ‘data officers and managers’- See it through…
Data Collection with secure funding priorities in national administrations.

7. Questions?
Tank yu tumas!