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Case Study on Large Pelagic Fishery Completed By The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism

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Page 1: Case Study on Large Pelagic Fishery Completed By The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism

Case Study on Large Pelagic Fishery

Completed By

The Caribbean Regional Fisheries

Mechanism

Page 2: Case Study on Large Pelagic Fishery Completed By The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism

PRESENTATION LAYOUT Some Fishery Notes Case Study – General

Objectives Case Study Objectives &

Results for TDA & SAP components

Lessons Learned for TDA & SAP components

Best Practices for TDA & SAP

References (Reports produced)

A collection of major publications

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Some Fishery Notes

Two categoriesTwo categories:

First type - oceanic, migrate over long distances and are distributed over areas that extend beyond the CLME

support large number of coastal and distant water fisheries

include yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna, skipjack tuna, billfishes, Atlantic swordfish

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Some Fishery Notes

Second type - less wide-ranging & coastal species that are more or less contained within the CLME.

include smaller tunas such as blackfin and bullet tunas, dolphinfish, wahoo, cero and king mackerels

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Some Fishery Notes region’s highly migratory tuna and billfish

resources are exploited by Caribbean countries as well as by foreign nations

RFMO for this area is ICCAT, established in 1969

overall lack of data on the large pelagic fishery throughout the region

many large migratory pelagic species are now included in ICCAT mandate, but active management by ICCAT focuses on highly migratory large tunas and billfishes, and threatened sharks & seabirds

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Case Study – General Objectives

to fill important knowledge gaps that will contribute to the final TDA, &

to inform the development of the SAP and the CLME management and governance framework which will include priority actions for the sustainability of the Large Pelagic fishery, including regional and international (ICCAT) cooperation.

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Case Study Objectives & Results for TDAOBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES & RESULTS STATUS/

REPORTS

1) Improvement of data with emphasis on selected major small tuna and tuna like species

1) Identified needs through testing analysis tool for producing ecosystem-based management advice. Used Ecological Risk Assessment for the Effects of Fishing (ERAEF), & completed testing for species components.

Completed. Report: CRFM Research paper Collection – Volume 6 (1 paper)

2) Region-wide assessment of key regionally-distributed species

2) Prepared regional datasets for dolphinfish & blackfin tuna. Regional analysis of dolphinfish fishery completed. Involved scientists from USA, Martinique, Venezuela, Brazil, & Canada.

Completed. CRFM Fishery Reports 2010 – 2012

3) Assessment of nature & importance of recreational fisheries

3) 3 studies completed (nothern, southern and eastern Caribbean), involving researchers from T&T, Venezuela & USA.

Completed. CRFM Fishery Research Paper Collection – Volume 7

4) Contribute specific recommendations to Strategic Action Plan (SAP)

4) Recommendations incorporated into SAP report by CRFM & CRFM contributions to overall SAP

Completed. CRFM Technical & Advisory Document 15

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Case Study Objectives & Results for SAP (1)

OBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES & RESULTS STATUS/ REPORTS

1) Stakeholder analysis, including an assessment of their capacity to take part in the sub-regional management process

1) Identified and engaged stakeholder groups/ documented their present role in fishery activities, capacity, and capacity-building needs for participation in proposed EAF governance and manageemnt framework.

Completed / CRFM Technical & Advisory Document – Number 2012/9

2) Review and analysis of existing policy, legal and institutional arrangements and investments for management and governance

2) Analysed present state of policy, legal and instutional arrangements/ identified policy, legal and institutional reforms required for proposed EAF governance and management framework.

Completed/ CRFM Technical & Advisory Document – Number 2012/8

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Case Study Objectives & Results for SAP (2)OBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES & RESULTS STATUS/

REPORTS

3) Convene a joint regional meeting with stakeholders and technical officials to:Review recommendations & evaluations, Mobilise CRFM network to realise actions

3) Stakeholder validation workshop held in May 2012/ Also facilitated through CRFM Forum and Ministerial Council meeting decisions/ draft management for blackfin tuna completed.

Completed. Validation workshop report, Forum & Min Council meeting reports.

4) Prepare report on the combined findings (case study SAP repport)

9) Report prepared based on the documented findings of all case study activities, which incorporated stakeholder views on all issues & proposed reforms for implementing EAF/EBM

Completed. CRFM Technical & Advisory Document, No. 2012/ 15

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Case Study – Lessons learned for TDAOBJECTIVE LESSONS LEARNED

1) Improvement of data with emphasis on selected major small tuna and tuna like species

•ERAEF is very valuable tool for promoting EAF/ EBM approach, but requires intensive effort to complete. •Important to obtain cooperation and knowledge from all stakeholders.•Fisherfolk capacity to communicate must be improved. • Social & economic aspects not included in ERAEF directly, but decision aupport tool, e.g. that used for flyingfish, can combine all elements for management decisions.

2) Region-wide assessment of key regionally-distributed species

•CRFM scientific meeting provided good regional forum for CRFM-scale regional assessment.•In the future, an agreed formal regional forum will be required to ensure data contribution and participation from all states (RFMO &/or ICCAT management partnership)

3) Assessment of nature & importance of recreational fisheries

This area requires more attention by researchers and stakeholders alike, for monitoring, evaluation & incorporation into management

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Case Study – Lessons learned for SAP (1)

OBJECTIVE LESSONS LEARNED

1) Stakeholder analysis

Lack of information/ interest by stakeholders – require capacity building, communication strategy, participation strategyShort history of employing participatory processes in managementCurrent policies may not always support participatory management though some are changing – institutionaization of this is importantLack of funds & organization to use participatory processes

2) Analysis of existing policy, legal and institutional arrangements and investments

National policy and legislation instruments are weak & need to be updated to incorporate obligations under the various regional & int. Fisheries agreements. Home-grown support and commitment to fisheries management aims required for successful reform. CRFM & CFP agreements are strong and hold good potential for regional manageemnt functions.

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Case Study – Lessons learned for SAP (2)

OBJECTIVE LESSONS LEARNED

3) Convene a joint regional meeting with stakeholders and technical officials, mobilise CRFM network to realise actions

Important to have buy-in and effective support at national individual stakeholder level. CRFM scientific, Forum and Ministerial Council meetings facilitate & strengthens the vertical network (national-CRFM).

4) Prepare report on the combined findings (case study SAP repport)

Report was informed by successful completion of the other supporting activities, which were informed by stakeholder engagement. Stakeholder engagement and input at all levels considered important for report that reflects practical options, which have also achieved consensus.

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Case Study – Best practices for TDA

OBJECTIVE BEST PRACTICES

1) Improvement of data with emphasis on selected major small tuna and tuna like species

• CRFM scientific meeting facilitated important networking of scientific experts for generation of valuable ERAEF outputs.

2) Region-wide assessment of key regionally-distributed species

•Same as above

3) Assessment of nature & importance of recreational fisheries

•Use of key informants & electronic media proved very valuable to ensure success

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Case Study – Best practices for SAP

OBJECTIVE BEST PRACTICES

1) Stakeholder analysis

Existence of Champions Regional organisations have high capacity, interest and influence, and have potential for further development and strengthening . regional organizations can increasing knowledge on facilitating participatory governance Willingness and trust of stakeholders are present & essential

2) Analysis of existing policy, legal and institutional arrangements and investments

Regional examples exist within the OECS and CARICOM fora regarding fishing agreements, coordination of fisheries management efforts (OECS common surveillance zone, CRFM & CFP agreeements)

3) Convene national meetings with key stakeholders/ mobilise CRFM network

Obtaining buy-in for regional declaration at national individual stakeholder level. The CRFM-national vertical network proved valuable for success. CRFM annual scientific meetings strengthened networking and collaboration among region’s scientists.

4) Prepare report on the combined findings (case study SAP repport)

Stakeholder engagement and input at all levels helped achieve a strong report reflecting consensus.

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References (Reports produced)

1. Proudfoot, M. and Singh-Renton, S. 2012. Exploring the use of an Ecological Risk Assessment Tool for Management of the Large Pelagic Fishery in the Eastern Caribbean.  In CRFM Research Paper Collection, Vol. 6, 79-110 pp.

2. Alio, J. J. 2012.  Recreational Fishery Component of the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem, Large Pelagic Fisheries Case Study: Southern Caribbean Area (Venezuela with Notes from Colombia). In CRFM Research Paper Collection, Vol. 7, 1-26 pp.

3. Mohammed, E. 2012.  Recreational Fisheries of the Eastern Caribbean. In CRFM Research Paper Collection, Vol. 7, 27-95 pp. 

4. Carter, A. L, Mackesey, B., Chaibongsai, P., Cox, A. and Peel, E. 2012. Caribbean Pelagic Recreational Fishing, Economic Growth, Poverty Alleviation, and Food Security.  In CRFM Research Paper Collection, Vol. 7, 96-169 pp.

5. CRFM. 2010. Report of Sixth Annual Scientific Meeting – Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 07-16 June 2010. CRFM Fishery Report - 2010. Volume 1. 109 pp.

6. CRFM. 2011. Report of Seventh Annual Scientific Meeting – Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 16-24 June 2011. CRFM Fishery Report - 2011. Volume 1. 174 pp.

7. CRFM. 2012. Report of Eighth Annual Scientific Meeting – Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 20-30 June 2012. CRFM Fishery Report - 2012. Volume 1. 153 pp.

8. McIvor, I.M. 2012. The CRFM Meta-data Base Contribution to the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME) Project Information Management System (IMS) Component. CRFM Technical & Advisory Document, No. 2012/ 13. 9p.

9. Berry, David S., Tietze, Uwe. 2012. CFM Consultancy Report on Review of Existing Policy, Legal and Institutional Arrangements for Governance and Management of Large Pelagic Fisheries in the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem. CRFM Technical & Advisory Document – Number 2012/ 8. 94 pp.

10. CRFM. 2012. CRFM Consultancy Report on Stakeholder Identification and Analysis of the Large Pelagic Fishery in the Wider Caribbean. CRFM Technical & Advisory Document – Number 2012/ 9 . 115 pp.

11. Tietze, U., and Singh-Renton, S. 2012. Strategic Action Programme for the Effective Governance and Management of Large Pelagic Fisheries in the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME). CRFM Technical & Advisory Document, No. 2012 / 15. 40pp.

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A collection of major publications