Report of a GCFI Workshop, Best Practices and Trade-offs Between Fishery-dependent and Fishery-independent Sampling in Data-limited Regions
Report of a GCFI Workshop, Best Practices and Trade-offs Between Fishery-dependent and Fishery-independent Sampling in Data-limited Regions

Author: Nancie Cummings

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Published: 2010

Total Pages: 26

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"The Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI) executed a three-year joint initiative, in partnership with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that included a series of special sessions and workshops to address the best practices and methods to improve data-limited stock assessments of living marine resources in the Gulf of Mexico and larger Caribbean region. This report provides the results from the third GCFI data-limited assessment workshop held at the 68th annual conference of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI) in Panama City, Panama during November 9 -13, 2015. Additionally, a GCFI special session, entitled “Strategies for Optimizing Fishery-independent and Fishery-dependent Sampling Collections in Support of Improving Data-limited Stock Assessments in the Wider Caribbean Region” was held where contributors provided presentations on a diverse set of topics relevant to the theme of the three-year joint initiative"--Executive summary. [doi:10.7289/V5/TM-SEFSC-711 (https://doi.org/10.7289/V5/TM-SEFSC-711)]

Report of a GCFI Workshop
Report of a GCFI Workshop

Author: Nancie Cummings

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Published: 2015

Total Pages: 25

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"A special theme session and workshop on data-limited stock assessments was held at the 67th annual conference of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI) in Barbados, West Indies during November 3-7, 2014. Contributors to the GCFI special session provided presentations on a variety of topics relating to fishery-dependent data collection. The 1.5 day GCFI workshop provided an opportunity for scientists, managers, and stakeholders to identify and prioritize the optimal elements to incorporate in designing efficient data-dependent statistical collections. A pre-workshop questionnaire survey was employed to obtain information on the backgrounds of attendees and level of involvement in data collection systems. Presentations included an overview linking management to data collection, and case studies describing existing data collection systems in the region. Participants listened to presentations on best practices for biological data collections and novel approaches for engaging stakeholders in data collection. Participants also engaged in an interactive activity to design a data collection system for a specified level of resources. During the workshop, participants were involved in breakout group sessions addressing: 1) linkages between data and management needs, 2) stakeholder involvement and improving communication, 3) electronic monitoring, and 4) the use of management strategy evaluation (MSE) as a tool to simulate the effectiveness of management advice. Participants addressed key questions on what data collection practices are currently being used to minimize uncertainty in data-limited assessments. Finally, the workshop participants identified best practices relating to minimum data collection for improving data-limited stock assessments in the Caribbean region, taking into consideration financial resource availability"--Executive summary. [doi:10.7289/V5BK19BN (http://dx.doi.org/10.7289/V5BK19BN)]

Report of a GCFI Workshop
Report of a GCFI Workshop

Author: Nancie Cummings

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Published: 2014

Total Pages: 25

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"A special theme session and workshop on data-limited assessment methods were held at the 66th annual conference of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI) in Corpus Christi, Texas during November 4-8, 2013. Contributors to the GCFI special session provided presentations on a variety of analytical approaches that can be applied to data-limited stock assessments of living marine resources in the wider Caribbean region, and other similarly under-sampled locales"--Executive summary. (doi:10.7289/V5DN4304 http://dx.doi.org/10.7289/V5DN4304)

Report of the US Caribbean Fishery-Independent Survey Workshop
Report of the US Caribbean Fishery-Independent Survey Workshop

Author: Shannon Cass-Calay

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Published: 2016

Total Pages: 116

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"Currently, US Caribbean stock assessments use data-limited approaches to determine stock status and sustainability benchmarks, and are reliant on fisheries-dependent data sources. Data obtained from fishery-independent surveys are preferable because they provide an unbiased estimate of abundance with which to calibrate stock assessments. Therefore, it is advantageous to develop statistically rigorous fishery-independent surveys to complement, and ultimately reduce dependence on fisheries-dependent data. An initial step in developing fishery-independent surveys is to better understand the extent of existing programs in the US Caribbean, and their utility for stock assessment. To that end, the group endeavored to: identify existing fishery-independent data sources, fully document each data source and evaluate its utility for stock assessment. The group also made recommendations for improvement. Following a comprehensive review of the existing fishery-independent survey programs in the US Caribbean and adjacent waters (Sections 2 and 4), the group acknowledged the diversity of sampling programs, statistical designs and objectives. The majority of the research presented at this workshop encompassed smaller scale biological/ecological research, which was conducted for a variety of objectives not directly related to stock assessment. Although many studies provided important information about abundance, density, and size structure for particular species in localized areas, they were not generally scalable to the larger population. This limited their utility for stock assessment"--Executive summary. [doi:10.7289/V5XS5SFN (http://dx.doi.org/10.7289/V5XS5SFN)]

Impacts of climate change on fisheries and aquaculture
Impacts of climate change on fisheries and aquaculture

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2019-01-06

Total Pages: 654

ISBN-13: 9251306079

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This report indicates that climate change will significantly affect the availability and trade of fish products, especially for those countries most dependent on the sector, and calls for effective adaptation and mitigation actions encompassing food production.

Regional Queen Conch Fisheries Management and Conservation Plan
Regional Queen Conch Fisheries Management and Conservation Plan

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9251099316

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The overall objective of this 10-year Regional Queen Conch Fishery Management and Conservation Plan is to guide the implementation of a set of identified management measures that can be applied at the regional or sub-regional level for the sustainability of queen conch populations and for the maintenance of a healthy fishery and livelihood of the people involved in the fishery. The ecosystem approach forms the basis of this Regional Queen Conch Fishery Management and Conservation Plan, enhanci ng partnerships and collaboration throughout the Wider Caribbean region to improve the long-term governance of queen conch fisheries across the Caribbean. The Regional Queen Conch Fishery Management and Conservation Plan was formulated with the following specific objectives: 1. To improve the collection and integration of scientific data needed to determine the overall queen conch population status as the basis for the application of ecosystem-based management. 2. To harmonize measures aimed a t increasing the stability of the queen conch population and to implement best-management practices for a sustainable fishery. 3. To increase coordination and collaboration toward achieving better education and outreach, monitoring and research, co-management and strengthening, optimizing and harmonizing regional governance arrangements. 4. To adopt regional management measures, which incorporate the precautionary approach

Reef Fish Spawning Aggregations: Biology, Research and Management
Reef Fish Spawning Aggregations: Biology, Research and Management

Author: Yvonne Sadovy de Mitcheson

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-12-10

Total Pages: 639

ISBN-13: 9400719809

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Reef fish spawning aggregations, ranging from small groups to many tens of thousands of individuals, are spectacular but poorly known natural phenomena whereby fish assemble at specific times and locations to spawn. For some species these large groups may be the only form of reproduction, the high fish numbers briefly giving a false impression of stability and abundance—an ‘illusion of plenty’. They are often a focus for intensive seasonal fishing because of their predictability and because many important commercial fishes form them. Highly vulnerable to overexploitation, many aggregations and their associated fisheries, have disappeared or are in decline. Few are effectively managed or incorporated into protected areas. Aggregations are not well understood by fishery scientists, managers and conservationists and their significance little appreciated by fishers or the wider public. To ensure their persistence to replenish important fisheries in coral ecosystems, maintain their ecosystem function and continue to delight divers, a significant change in perspective is needed to foster protection and management. This book provides comprehensive and practical coverage of the biology, study and management of reef fish aggregations, exploring their how, when, where, and why. It explores ways to better protect, study, manage and conserve them, while identifying key data gaps and questions. The text is extensively illustrated with many unique, never before published, photographs and graphics. Case studies on over 20 interesting and important fishes are included, outlining their biology and fisheries and highlighting major concerns and challenges.

The Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries
The Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries

Author: Gabriella Bianchi

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 1845934148

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"Sustainable use of aquatic ecosystems is high on regional, national and international agendas and central to the implementation of international agreements on biological diversity, responsible fisheries and fish stock management. Since 2001, when political commitments were made to implement the ecosystem approach, countries have begun to incorporate ecosystem considerations into their fisheries management and have met with varied success." "The Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries covers both theoretical andapplied aspects of sustainable management, with a particular emphasis on reviewing concepts and addressing implementation issues in the form of case studies from around the world. Personal experiences are considered from diverse backgrounds and discuss the constraints encountered, strategies identified and best practices to facilitate further implementation."--BOOK JACKET.