Operationalising access to oceanic fisheries resources by small-scale fishers to improve food security in the Pacific Islands
Maintaining the level of fish consumption in Pacific Island countries recommended for good nutrition as the populations of coastal communities grow, and as coral reefs are degraded by global warming and ocean acidification, will depend on small-scale fishers catching more tuna and other large pelagi...
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ftunivtasecite:oai:ecite.utas.edu.au:125806 2023-05-15T17:51:41+02:00 Operationalising access to oceanic fisheries resources by small-scale fishers to improve food security in the Pacific Islands Bell, JD Albert, J Amos, G Arthur, C Blanc, M Bromhead, D Heron, SF Hobday, AJ Hunt, A Itano, D James, PAS Lehodey, P Liu, G Nicol, S Potemra, J Reygondeau, G Rubani, J Scutt Phillips, J Senina, I Sokimi, W 2017 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2017.11.008 http://ecite.utas.edu.au/125806 en eng Elsevier Sci Ltd http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2017.11.008 Bell, JD and Albert, J and Amos, G and Arthur, C and Blanc, M and Bromhead, D and Heron, SF and Hobday, AJ and Hunt, A and Itano, D and James, PAS and Lehodey, P and Liu, G and Nicol, S and Potemra, J and Reygondeau, G and Rubani, J and Scutt Phillips, J and Senina, I and Sokimi, W, Operationalising access to oceanic fisheries resources by small-scale fishers to improve food security in the Pacific Islands, Marine Policy, 88 pp. 315-322. ISSN 0308-597X (2017) [Refereed Article] http://ecite.utas.edu.au/125806 Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences Fisheries Sciences Fisheries Management Refereed Article PeerReviewed 2017 ftunivtasecite https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2017.11.008 2019-12-13T22:24:18Z Maintaining the level of fish consumption in Pacific Island countries recommended for good nutrition as the populations of coastal communities grow, and as coral reefs are degraded by global warming and ocean acidification, will depend on small-scale fishers catching more tuna and other large pelagic fish. Concerted research and development by regional agencies shows that nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) provide one way for small-scale fishers to make this transition. Although the full potential of FADs remains to be assessed, several investments to optimise their use have been identified. These investments include pinpointing the locations where FADs are likely to make the greatest contributions to nutrition of coastal communities, integrating use of FADs with other livelihood activities, and improving the designs of FADs. Where Pacific Island countries have committed to developing nearshore FAD programmes, additional investments are needed to operationalise the use of FADs, particularly in cyclone-prone countries. These investments include: 1) training in safe and effective FAD-fishing methods; 2) developing reliable ways for forecasting when tuna, and other large pelagic fish (e.g., mahi mahi and wahoo), are likely to associate with FADs and delivering this information to fishers effectively; and 3) storing spare FAD materials, boats and fishing gear in cyclone-proof containers so that FADs lost during cyclones can be replaced quickly. When combined with measures to sustain catches of coastal demersal fish, operationalising the use of nearshore FADs is expected to help several Pacific Island countries attain the food security goals of regional policy frameworks. Article in Journal/Newspaper Ocean acidification eCite UTAS (University of Tasmania) Pacific Marine Policy 88 315 322 |
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Maintaining the level of fish consumption in Pacific Island countries recommended for good nutrition as the populations of coastal communities grow, and as coral reefs are degraded by global warming and ocean acidification, will depend on small-scale fishers catching more tuna and other large pelagic fish. Concerted research and development by regional agencies shows that nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) provide one way for small-scale fishers to make this transition. Although the full potential of FADs remains to be assessed, several investments to optimise their use have been identified. These investments include pinpointing the locations where FADs are likely to make the greatest contributions to nutrition of coastal communities, integrating use of FADs with other livelihood activities, and improving the designs of FADs. Where Pacific Island countries have committed to developing nearshore FAD programmes, additional investments are needed to operationalise the use of FADs, particularly in cyclone-prone countries. These investments include: 1) training in safe and effective FAD-fishing methods; 2) developing reliable ways for forecasting when tuna, and other large pelagic fish (e.g., mahi mahi and wahoo), are likely to associate with FADs and delivering this information to fishers effectively; and 3) storing spare FAD materials, boats and fishing gear in cyclone-proof containers so that FADs lost during cyclones can be replaced quickly. When combined with measures to sustain catches of coastal demersal fish, operationalising the use of nearshore FADs is expected to help several Pacific Island countries attain the food security goals of regional policy frameworks. |
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Bell, JD Albert, J Amos, G Arthur, C Blanc, M Bromhead, D Heron, SF Hobday, AJ Hunt, A Itano, D James, PAS Lehodey, P Liu, G Nicol, S Potemra, J Reygondeau, G Rubani, J Scutt Phillips, J Senina, I Sokimi, W |
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Bell, JD Albert, J Amos, G Arthur, C Blanc, M Bromhead, D Heron, SF Hobday, AJ Hunt, A Itano, D James, PAS Lehodey, P Liu, G Nicol, S Potemra, J Reygondeau, G Rubani, J Scutt Phillips, J Senina, I Sokimi, W |
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Operationalising access to oceanic fisheries resources by small-scale fishers to improve food security in the Pacific Islands |
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Operationalising access to oceanic fisheries resources by small-scale fishers to improve food security in the Pacific Islands |
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Operationalising access to oceanic fisheries resources by small-scale fishers to improve food security in the Pacific Islands |
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Operationalising access to oceanic fisheries resources by small-scale fishers to improve food security in the Pacific Islands |
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