Sustainable Fisheries Management Project in CARICOM
Establishment of framework for local fisherfolks, authorities, and organizations to manage fishery resources around coral reefs. Project phases include baseline survey, pilot activities, and wrap-up. Key concepts focus on sustainable development, community involvement, and resource enhancement. Proj
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Challenges Facing Seychelles Fisheries Sector
Seychelles, a prominent nation with a strategic location in the Indian Ocean, faces various challenges in its fisheries sector. The Seychelles Fishing Authority plays a crucial role in overseeing fisheries-related matters and ensuring sustainable fishing practices. With a workforce of 140 and distin
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Ensuring Welfare and Safeguarding in Sports Clubs: Forum Insights
In this forum, experts elaborate on the importance of appointing a Welfare Officer in clubs, provide safeguarding best practices, and highlight the link with inclusive insurance. Reasons for prioritizing welfare and safeguarding, along with actions taken to protect children and vulnerable adults, ar
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Conservation Efforts and Management Strategies for the Great Barrier Reef
Dr. Laurence McCook, an authority on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, discusses the environmental, social, and economic importance of the reef. The key management tool of zoning, part of an integrated strategy, regulates activities in different zones to ensure conservation. Through adaptive manag
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Enhancing Fishery Management Strategies in Indian Reservoir Fisheries
The demand for fish in India is increasing rapidly, but natural fish production from reservoirs is limited. The average fish productivity in Indian reservoirs needs to be improved to meet population demands. Strategies for fishery enhancement focus on optimizing ecosystem utilization, modifying habi
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Understanding Fisheries Finance: Macro vs. Micro Level Perspectives
Fisheries finance involves studying the financial aspects of the fishing and aquaculture business. It can be approached at both macro and micro levels, focusing on raising funds, lending procedures, and individual enterprise financial management. Macro-finance deals with the aggregate financial need
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Impacts of Climate Change on Oceans and Marine Resources in the United States
The Fourth National Climate Assessment highlights the disruption of ocean ecosystems due to increasing global temperatures, leading to loss of habitats, changes in species composition, and food web structure. Marine fisheries face high risks from climate-driven changes, impacting distribution, timin
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Industry-Oriented Knowledge Programme by CHEM.SKILL.DEVELOPMENT.CENTRE June 2022
CHEM.SKILL.DEVELOPMENT.CENTRE (CSDC) offers an industry-oriented knowledge programme to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The objectives include enhancing employability, providing practical knowledge, building confidence, and understanding industry practices. The programme's strategy invol
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Sustainable Development through Nile Basin Initiative: Focus on Fish Migration
Enabling fish migration in the Nile Basin through the Nile Basin Initiative is crucial for sustainable socio-economic development. The initiative aims to ensure equitable utilization of water resources, efficient water management, poverty eradication, and economic integration, benefiting the 11 coun
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Management Plan for Queen Conch Fishery in St. Croix, USVI
Regulatory Amendment 2 aims to establish coherent regulations for the commercial and recreational harvest of queen conch in the U.S. Caribbean exclusive economic zone and USVI territorial waters. The proposal addresses the compatibility of commercial trip limits and recreational bag limits to enhanc
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Proposed Amendments for Queen Conch and Reef Fish Fisheries in Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
The Caribbean Fishery Management Council discussed amendments to the Fishery Management Plans for Queen Conch and Reef Fish in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands during their 133rd Regular Meeting in December 2009. The amendments focus on setting annual catch limits for commercial harvest of quee
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Magnuson-Stevens Act: Ending Overfishing and Rebuilding Marine Fisheries
The Magnuson-Stevens Act aims to end overfishing and rebuild valuable marine fisheries in the US through sustainable practices such as catch shares and strong science. The act has a history of evolution, with the 2006 amendment mandating annual catch limits and market-based management. Councils play
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Caribbean Fishery Management Council Scientific and Statistical Committee Report 2012
The Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Caribbean Fishery Management Council reviewed species units with Annual Catch Limits (ACL) overages and discussed research priorities. When ACLs are exceeded, accountability measures are triggered, leading to a reduction in the fishing season. Th
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Fisheries Management Development in U.S. Caribbean Islands
Fisheries management in the U.S. Caribbean Islands is undergoing development, focusing on establishing fishery management units, revising management reference points, identifying essential fish habitat, and considering various criteria for unit establishment. Data on commercial and recreational land
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U.S. Caribbean Reef Fishery Management Plans Amendment Summary
Amendments were proposed in June 2016 to the U.S. Caribbean Reef Fish, Spiny Lobster, and Corals And Reef Associated Plants and Invertebrates Fishery Management Plans. The focus was on the timing of Accountability Measure (AM)-Based Closures, with two key actions: modifying the implementation timing
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Studying Depredation in Small Fishery Operations
The assessment of depredation in a small fishery, particularly in the Falkland Islands, is explored through various studies and monitoring efforts. The research includes evaluating the impact on fish populations, interactions with whales, and the existence of invisible depredation. Observers were em
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Social Learning Among Sperm Whales and Sablefish in the Gulf of Alaska
Explore the spread of novel foraging behavior among sperm whales, depredation issues with sablefish, and the history of commercial fishing in the Gulf of Alaska. Discover insights into sperm whale sightings, the blackcod fishery, and the changing dynamics of sablefish commercial seasons.
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Addressing Whale Depredation in Longline Fisheries: A Global Perspective
Whale depredation on longline fisheries is a pervasive issue affecting various types of fishing practices like pelagic and demersal longline fisheries. Different approaches to mitigate depredation include research on whale populations, fishing practice adjustments, and technological solutions. Colla
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Development of Methodologically Robust Agricultural Capital Stock Statistics by FAO
In November 2015, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) initiated a project to enhance Agricultural Capital Stock statistics, focusing on inclusive and efficient agricultural and food systems. The project involves developing methodologies for measuring capital stock and m
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Sustainable Harvesting for Improved Bche-de-mer Fishery in Fiji Islands
Sea cucumbers have been a vital income source in Fiji, but outdated processing methods and management practices have hindered progress. Research aims to enhance the bche-de-mer fishery through sustainable harvesting and proper management for economic and ecological benefits.
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Development of Island-Based Fishery Management Plans by Caribbean Fishery Management Council
Island-based Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) are being developed by the Caribbean Fishery Management Council to tailor fisheries management to the specific needs of each island based on species targeted, gears used, available markets, economies, fisheries, and social and cultural nuances. The discus
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Scientific Research, Management, and Economy of Bioresources in the Black Sea
This paper delves into the scientific research, management, and economy of bioresources in the Black Sea region. It aims to analyze the fisheries, highlight gaps in resource management, propose solutions, and discuss the dynamics of open access fishery stocks such as sprat, whiting, red mullet, and
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Sustainable Management of Port Phillip Bay Scallop Fishery
Management strategies of the Port Phillip Bay Dive Scallop Fishery include objectives for long-term sustainability, equitable resource access, and cost-effective management. Conservative measures such as setting Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) based on annual abundance surveys and implementi
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Proposed Stock Complex Amendments for Caribbean Reef Fishery Management Units
Amendments proposed for the reef fishery management units in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands include changes to stock complexes for parrotfish, grouper, and snapper units. The proposal suggests separating parrotfish units, modifying grouper units, and adjusting snapper units. Additionally, t
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Public Hearing Draft Amendments to Fishery Management Plans in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Review the received comments on the draft amendments to the fishery management plans for the Queen Conch fishery and Reef Fish fishery in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The amendments include proposed changes to stock complexes, species groupings, and management units for grouper and snapp
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Regulations for Seasonally Closed Areas off Puerto Rico
Developing compatible regulations for three seasonally closed areas off Puerto Rico - Bajo de Sico, Tourmaline Bank, and Abrir la Sierra. These regulations address fishing restrictions, gear bans, and seasonal closures in both federal and state waters to manage fishery resources effectively. The mea
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Analysis of Fishery Industry in Thailand
The analysis focuses on the supply, utilization, and demand aspects of the fishery industry in Thailand, highlighting key production figures, species involved, and their impact on small-scale fishermen. It covers production, import, utilization, domestic consumption, export, and processing aspects,
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Enhancing Regional Fishery Body Secretariats Network Development
The Regional Fishery Body Secretariats Network focuses on enhancing cooperation among member organizations to strengthen regional fisheries governance and aquaculture development. Through promoting information sharing and collaboration, the network aims to support the role played by Regional Fishery
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Exploring Interdisciplinary Approaches to Fisheries Management
Delve into the world of fisheries management through an interdisciplinary lens, focusing on topics such as sustainability, stakeholder perspectives, and the impact of regulations on various fishing communities. Join Shelby White, a PhD student at VIMS, as she researches changes in coastal commercial
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Revised U.S. Caribbean Fishery Management Plans
Amendment proposed at the 149th Caribbean Fishery Management Council Meeting aims to establish a control rule adjusting catch limits based on overfishing status changes. The amendment seeks to ensure sustainable fisheries by providing flexibility to adapt to FMU status changes. Buffer reductions app
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Ensemble Modeling in Fishery Management: Insights from CAPAM Workshop
Structural uncertainty dominates fishery management decisions as discussed in the CAPAM workshop on data-weighting. The workshop highlighted the importance of ensemble modeling, protocols for ensemble membership, and communication of ensemble distributions for effective decision-making. Various case
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Enhancing Fisheries and Aquaculture Knowledge for Sustainable Development
The Fishery and Aquaculture Knowledge Base, presented at the Sixth Meeting of Regional Fishery Body Secretariats Network, focuses on collective knowledge exchange in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. This knowledge hub offers a wealth of information on various aspects, supporting Sustainable Dev
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Island-Based Fisheries Management in the U.S. Caribbean Region
The management of fisheries in the U.S. Caribbean region is undergoing a shift towards island-based management rather than species-based. This transition involves steps such as developing environmental assessments, initiating NEPA processes, and drafting new island-based Fishery Management Plans (FM
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Reef Fish Fishery Management Alternatives Overview
Amend the stock complexes in the reef fish fishery management units by considering different actions for the grouper and snapper units. The proposed alternatives aim to redefine management reference points for various species groups within the snapper, grouper, and parrotfish complexes. These adjust
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Criteria for Species Inclusion in Fishery Management Plans
The report outlines criteria for species inclusion in island-based fishery management plans, covering national standards, stock management, and minimizing costs. It discusses key factors such as target stocks, ecosystem components, and economic importance. The suggested draft criteria include biolog
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Dual Degree Program: Master of Science in Fishery Science and Technology
The KU-OUC Dual Degree Program offers a unique opportunity for students to earn dual degrees from Kasetsart University and Ocean University of China. This program combines expertise from various fields such as agriculture, engineering, and medicine, providing a comprehensive and diverse educational
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Ocean Fishery Management Development Program Overview
The presentation by Professor Alistair McIlgorm discusses the background and annual activities of the SPC regarding stock assessment workshops in Noumea, New Caledonia. It highlights the proposed program for multi-disciplinary research and education on oceans governance and maritime security. Additi
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Enhancing Catch Quality in Barents Sea Bottom Trawl Fishery
This study aims to investigate the impact of operational procedures on catch quality in the Barents Sea bottom trawl fishery for cod. It includes assessing the effects of prolonged buffer towing, excessive fish exclusion devices, and utilizing a new codend design with an inverse hydrostatic release
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Accelerating VR Industry Growth: Transition from VR Interest Group to VR Industry Forum
The VR Interest Group is transitioning into the VR Industry Forum to boost the growth of the VR industry by facilitating collaboration, setting standards, and accelerating adoption. With a focus on removing hurdles and benefiting both industry stakeholders and consumers, the formal organization aims
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Regulatory Challenges in the U.S. Coke Industry: Insights from the ACCCI
The American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute (ACCCI) addresses regulatory issues concerning the U.S. coke industry, representing major players in coke and coal chemicals production. The institute focuses on sector-specific concerns, industry regulations, and advocating industry interests to govern
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