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Science and Information for Managing the World’s Oceans; A Coordinated Approach to Understanding Fisheries. Doug Beard, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA [email protected]
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Science and Information for Managing the World’s Oceans; A Coordinated Approach to Understanding Fisheries. Doug Beard, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA [email protected]. Declines in Marine Fisheries. Spawning stock biomass and fishing pressure for North Sea cod 1963-2002. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Science and Information for Managing the World’s Oceans; A Coordinated
Approach to Understanding Fisheries.
Doug Beard, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA [email protected]
Declines in Marine Fisheries
From FAO 2004, Review of the state of world marine fishery resources
Spawning stock biomass and fishing pressure for North Sea cod 1963-2002
From European Environment Agency http://dataservice.eea.europa.eu/atlas/viewdata/viewpub.asp?id=1562
Biodiversity in Marine Fisheries
From Worm et al. 2006, Review of the state of world marine fishery resources
Climate Change & Ocean Acidification
From Guldberg et al. 2007, Coral Reefs Under Rapid Climate Change and Ocean Acidification
Ocean Governance
http://www.biodiversityasia.org/ecie/about.asp
Multiple Conventions and Treaties
Ocean GovernanceMultijurisdictional
From IUCN 2003, Lee Kimball, Ocean Governance
From Crowder et a. 2006, Resolving Mismatches inU.S. Ocean Governance
Ocean GovernanceServing Many Different Goals, Missions & Priorities
1.conservation of biological diversity (or biodiversity);
2.sustainable use of its components; and
3.fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources
Convention of Biological Diversity FAO's mandate is to raise levels of nutrition, improve agricultural productivity, better the lives of rural populations and contribute to the growth of the world economy.
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission
is responsible for the conservation and management of fisheries for tunas and other species taken by tuna-fishing vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
UNEP - To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
Coordination across multiple options are necessary!
From http://ecosystems.noaa.gov/what_eco.htm
Clearly there is a role for Integration & Coordination of Data!
These Systems Coordinate Data, not Information
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)Clearinghouse Mechanism (CHM)
Inter American Biodiversity Info. NetworkNorth American Biodiversity Info. Network
NBII (US) CBIN (Canada) REMIB (Mexico) ERIN (Australia)
TNC State HeritageGAP State Information
County Park Information
GLOBALGLOBAL
REGIONAREGIONALL
NATIONALNATIONAL
LOCALLOCAL
Coordination of information or knowledge about data is an integral
part of sustainable ocean management
Govt. Based Forums Exist for Knowledge Sharing
May Also Be a Role for
• Independent
• Non-Biased
• Consortium of Scientific Societies
To provide coordination of knowledge across multiple ocean topics
Existing Non-Governmental Science Coordination
But What About Fish?
WORLD COUNCIL OF FISHERIES SOCIETIES (WCFS)
The Council is a nonprofit, nongovernmental membership organization open to scientific or professional fisheries societies and affiliated organizations. Other fisheries organizations may become affiliates of the Council by a vote of the Council’s Executive Board. The Council’s headquarters and Secretariat are presently located in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, at the AFS headquarters.
World Council of Fisheries Societies
• Discussions began in late 1990’s, early 2000’s
• Formal Existence since 2002
• Organized the last three World Fisheries Congresses
World Council of Fisheries Societies Members
Members
Affiliate MembersIndian Society of Fisheries Professionals
Mexican Fisheries Society
China Fisheries SocietyPakistan Fisheries Society
WCFS Strategic Goals
Goal 1. Provide a collaborative forum for exchange of global fisheries research data and information.
Organize a World Fisheries Congress
Develop joint symposia
Develop interlinked web pages
Develop a common meetings calendar
Develop an electronic newsletter
Convene meetings of WCFS every 2 years
WCFS Strategic Goals
Goal 2. Promote the use of science in development of fisheries policies.
Develop an international think-tank or international specialist forum
Develop opinion pieces on fisheries issues
WCFS Strategic Goals
Goal 3. Facilitate development assistance, including capacity building and technology transfer.
Develop mechanisms further collaboration
Develop continuing education workshops
Develop a list of courses or seminars
Develop a procedures guide for fisheries societies
Develop a list of Fisheries and Conservation Groups
Develop a forum on disaster relief and fisheries
Facilitate linkages among fisheries research institutions.
WCFS Strategic Goals
Goal 4. Develop review mechanisms to provide guidance on regional and global fisheries issues.
Develop a mechanism to review proposals for fisheries related funding
Participate in reviews and training of fisheries professionals.
Develop an international prize of excellence in Fisheries
World Fisheries Congress Meetings
3rd, Beijing 2000
4th, Vancouver 2004 5th, Yokohama 2008
1st , Athens 1992
2nd, Brisbane 1996
WCFS Activities
Joint Symposium of AFS & JSFS on Coastal Restoration
Joint Symposium of AFS & JSFS on Wild Fish Disease, 2009,
Trans-Pacific Fish Health Forum
WCFS Activities
WCFS Activities
International Award of Excellence in Fisheries
Dr. Kurt Fausch, Colorado State University
What is the Role for WCFS in Ocean Science?
• Capacity Building
• Unbiased, Independent Review Panels
• Facilitate Knowledge Sharing
