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How do we define mixed fisheries fleets? Mixed fisheries scientists and economists are invited to join a Workshop on mixed fisheries fleets on 12–13 March 2024 to develop a new methodology for defining fleets and apply this new methodology to mixed fisheries data. Why new definitions? The fleet designations currently used to produce mixed-fisheries considerations are not true fleets but rather aggregations of fishing activities. As such, the fleets used do not represent unique groups of vessels and therefore have implications for accurately characterising fleet fishing behaviour and assessing choking effects. Experts will compare the new and existing fleet definitions, evaluate the potential effects on fleet dynamics and mixed fisheries scenario results, and identify any new datasets or changes to current data calls needed to implement the new methodology. Registration is open: https://lnkd.in/e6U6JC_j Workshop on mixed fisheries fleets WKMIXFLEET Chairs: Harriet Cole, Claire Macher 12–13 March 2024 ICES Headquarters, Copenhagen, Denmark (and online) #fisheriesEconomics #fisheriesmanagement #mixedfisheries #economists

VESSEL REVIEW: The Fisheries Development Institute of Chile has taken delivery of a new fisheries research vessel built by local shipyard ASENAV to a design by naval architecture firm NavalPRO. The newbuild has been named 'Dra. Barbieri' in honour of noted Chilean fisheries scientist and doctor of oceanography María Ángela Barbieri Bellolio. The vessel has a length of 30.8 metres (101 feet), a beam of nine metres (30 feet), and a draught of only three metres (10 feet), which enables it to also access shallow waters along Chile’s 5,500-kilometre (3,400-mile) coastline. This is in fulfilment of a requirement set by Chile’s Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subsecretaria de Pesca y Acuicultura; SUBPESCA), as it realised that many of the fisheries research vessels operating in the country cannot operate in certain fjords and rivers due to their large size. The onboard equipment includes trawls and nets for collecting biological samples from fish and other marine life, an A-frame, and winches for fishing gear. The three laboratories include a wet lab, an acoustic lab, and a space to be used for the processing of samples collected from fish, crustaceans, and plankton. An MOB boat is also available and is launched and recovered via a dedicated davit. Full article link in comments.

#Conservation #SustainableFisheries | We have published a #shark identification guide to improve catch data and statistics on sharks interacting with fisheries, especially on East Atlantic tuna vessels. Aimed at people working in #marineresearch and fisheries (such as samplers, skippers and crews on board freezer tuna vessels), this guide covers: ✔ Morphology aspects ✔ Most important characteristics ✔ Keys for identification 🦈🔎 It is a simple way to identify a species within a shark family to improve its conservation. Download it here 🔽🔽🔽 https://lnkd.in/dyTYmQ6m #TheAnswerLiesInScience

VESSEL REVIEW: The Fisheries Development Institute of Chile has taken delivery of a new fisheries research vessel built by local shipyard ASENAV to a design by naval architecture firm NavalPRO. The newbuild has been named 'Dra. Barbieri' in honour of noted Chilean fisheries scientist and doctor of oceanography María Ángela Barbieri Bellolio. The vessel has a length of 30.8 metres (101 feet), a beam of nine metres (30 feet), and a draught of only three metres (10 feet), which enables it to also access shallow waters along Chile’s 5,500-kilometre (3,400-mile) coastline. This is in fulfilment of a requirement set by Chile’s Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subsecretaria de Pesca y Acuicultura; SUBPESCA), as it realised that many of the fisheries research vessels operating in the country cannot operate in certain fjords and rivers due to their large size. The onboard equipment includes trawls and nets for collecting biological samples from fish and other marine life, an A-frame, and winches for fishing gear. The three laboratories include a wet lab, an acoustic lab, and a space to be used for the processing of samples collected from fish, crustaceans, and plankton. An MOB boat is also available and is launched and recovered via a dedicated davit. Full article link in comments.

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing costs billions of dollars per year. This practice is enabled by vessels obfuscating their identity, such as frequent reflagging, complex ownership structures, and flags of convenience (Park et al. 2023). By combining data from many registers, identifying discrepancies, and facilitating information sharing, CRAVT helps to make the global fishing fleet more transparent and accountable. All with #free and #open access. The web interface is clear and intuitive. Huge kudos to the IMCS Network team! #illegalfishing #IUU #fishing

VESSEL REVIEW: The Fisheries Development Institute of Chile has taken delivery of a new fisheries research vessel built by local shipyard ASENAV to a design by naval architecture firm NavalPRO. The newbuild has been named 'Dra. Barbieri' in honour of noted Chilean fisheries scientist and doctor of oceanography María Ángela Barbieri Bellolio. The vessel has a length of 30.8 metres (101 feet), a beam of nine metres (30 feet), and a draught of only three metres (10 feet), which enables it to also access shallow waters along Chile’s 5,500-kilometre (3,400-mile) coastline. This is in fulfilment of a requirement set by Chile’s Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subsecretaria de Pesca y Acuicultura; SUBPESCA), as it realised that many of the fisheries research vessels operating in the country cannot operate in certain fjords and rivers due to their large size. The onboard equipment includes trawls and nets for collecting biological samples from fish and other marine life, an A-frame, and winches for fishing gear. The three laboratories include a wet lab, an acoustic lab, and a space to be used for the processing of samples collected from fish, crustaceans, and plankton. An MOB boat is also available and is launched and recovered via a dedicated davit. Full article link in comments.

R-Control is a project where #SINTEF collaborates with two industry partners; #Tustern AS and #Gullholmen AS. 🤝 Both are active #fisheries, owning multiple fishing vessels. This valuable collaboration between science and industry is a win-win for both sides. 🤩💡 Researchers from SINTEF are able to test and develop new #technologies, like the CatchScanner, within real fisheries. 🎣🤖👨🔬 The fisheries on the other hand, will be the first to experience and use these effective solutions, increasing their #efficiency at sea which leads to money and time saved! 📈💸 #fisheriesscience #RControl 📸: Emlyn John Davies (SINTEF)

Fisheries Data Mapping: An Update from the MMO Marine Planning Team https://lnkd.in/eTWW76Q8 #ukfishingnews #ukfishingindustry #fishingnewsEngland #commercialfishingnews #fishingnews #dailyfishingnews #FisheriesDateMappingMMO

#Conservation #SustainableFisheries | We have published a #shark identification guide to improve catch data and statistics on sharks interacting with fisheries, especially on East Atlantic tuna vessels. Aimed at people working in #marineresearch and fisheries (such as samplers, skippers and crews on board freezer tuna vessels), this guide covers: ✔ Morphology aspects ✔ Most important characteristics ✔ Keys for identification 🦈🔎 It is a simple way to identify a species within a shark family to improve its conservation. Download it here 🔽🔽🔽 https://lnkd.in/dyTYmQ6m #TheAnswerLiesInScience

Fisheries Data Mapping: An Update from the MMO Marine Planning Team https://lnkd.in/edZJtud6 #ukfishingnews #ukfishingindustry #fishingnewsEngland #commercialfishingnews #fishingnews #dailyfishingnews #FisheriesDateMappingMMO