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How is ICES contributing to strengthening ecosystem-based fisheries management in the North-East Atlantic? 🌊🐟🦈 Today, ICES published advice on ecosystem approaches to fisheries management to address biodiversity & ecosystem objectives in the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission #NEAFC Convention. Read more about this advice 👉https://lnkd.in/eF5Fg6FT #eafm #ebm

🌊 Welcome to Beacon Fisheries-KAUST! 🌊 At Beacon Fisheries-KAUST, we are committed to pioneering sustainable fisheries management through groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our collaboration with the NEOM Nature Reserve Sustainable Fisheries Program is a testament to our dedication to preserving marine biodiversity and ensuring the health of our oceans for generations to come. In 2023, we partnered with KBD to undertake a preliminary assessment of fish stocks, laying the foundation for an impactful Fisheries Management Plan. As we move into the 2024-2025 period, our focus intensifies with three ambitious projects: gathering detailed fisheries socio-economic data, conducting a comprehensive baseline assessment of megafauna—particularly sharks and rays, and evaluating commercial demersal fisheries. These initiatives are crucial for updating our Fisheries Management Plan and drafting a dedicated Shark and Ray Management Plan. Our ultimate goal is to provide actionable Policy Recommendations that will empower decision-makers to implement effective conservation and management measures. Join us on this journey to sustainable fisheries and marine conservation. Together, we can make a difference! #SustainableFisheries #MarineConservation #OceanHealth #SharkAndRayProtection #FisheriesManagement #letsconnect #letsgrowtogether

Thrilled to share that I've successfully completed the "Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries - Monitoring and Review" course at the FAO E-learning Academy. This course has deepened my understanding of sustainable fisheries management and its role in preserving our marine ecosystems. #FAO #eLearning #Fisheries #Sustainability #MarineConservation

Strengthening Belize Fisheries Governance and Management Effectiveness in Belize’s Blue Space https://lnkd.in/ezUBEM6i

GRANT OPPORTUNITY Program: Marine Fisheries Initiative Program (MARFIN) Entity: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Location: Multiple locations Award: $175,000 - $525,000 Deadline: December 31, 2024 Description: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Region, is seeking proposals under the Marine Fisheries Initiative Program (MARFIN), for research and development projects that optimize the use of fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and off the South Atlantic states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, involving the U.S. fishing industry (recreational and commercial), including fishery biology, resources assessment, socio-economic assessment, management and conservation, selected harvesting methods, and fish handling and processing. This program addresses NOAA's mission goal "Healthy Oceans." Eligibility: -Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible. For-profit organizations are ineligible. Foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations are excluded for purposes of this solicitation since the objective of the MARFIN program is to optimize research and development benefits from U.S. marine fishery resources. For more information: https://lnkd.in/e7rCtaJz #conservationopportunity #conservationopportunitypr #grantopportunities #noaa #healthyoceans #marinefisheries 

The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) – a CIBBRiNA partner and advisor to the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) – has released new advice to help NEAFC adopt an #ecosystem approach to #fisheries management (EAFM – also known as the Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Approach, or EBFM). EAFM considers the entire #marine ecosystem, including ways that #fishing activities can affect different species and their habitats, not just commercially-targeted ones. ICES’ advice considers five different EAFM approaches, ranging from risk assessments to more data-heavy methods, that could align with a range of #biodiversity and ecosystem objectives for managing fisheries in the North-East #Atlantic – and in doing so support #bycatch mitigation. A key takeaway? Even if NEAFC focuses on just a few EAFM issues initially, significant positive change could still be achieved, ahead of expanding efforts to address EAFM in the North-East Atlantic fully. Read the advice here: https://loom.ly/ylgR_zQ

Facilitated a monitoring training for indigenous people (MHA) in Wakatobi which was opened directly by the head of the Wakatobi Marine and Fisheries Service. This training aims to provide capacity building to indigenous peoples in Wakatobi in conducting surveillance and monitoring of resources to support sustainable fisheries management. With this training, it is expected that indigenous peoples in Wakatobi can play an effective role in maintaining the sustainability of fisheries resources and can preserve local traditions and wisdom that have existed for centuries. #capacitybuilding #MHAWakatobi

The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources has commenced efforts to develop a 25-year masterplan aimed at guiding the sustainable growth and diversification of the fisheries sector. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJpQ2MjM

Formulation of the National Development Plan (NDP6) Chapter: Fisheries, Living Aquatic Resources & Aquaculture From 14 to 18 October 2024, The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources and it’s stakeholders will be engaging in an important chapter of the NDP6 that focuses on Fisheries, Living Aquatic Resources and Aquaculture. This comprehensive chapter will outline the strategies and goals to sustainably develop and manage our valuable aquatic ecosystems, enhancing food security, economic growth, and environmental stewardship. The Implementation Plan (IP) is designed to translate these goals into actionable steps, ensuring that we balance resource use and conservation for future generations. Through collaboration with stakeholders, experts, and the community, we aim to foster innovation in aquaculture, improve the management of fisheries, and address challenges like climate change and overfishing. #SustainableDevelopment #Fisheries #Aquaculture #NDP6 #BlueEconomy #DevelopmentPlan #Innovation