To make efficiently use of the regional databases, especially for the member countries, standardization of the data and information of national fisheries data input are needed. Appropriate fisheries database system can then facilitate and generate reporting process. TD has initiated and developed the regional database and its system for and based on: (i) fisheries statistical bulletin for the South China Sea; and (ii) the new harmonized framework and format of fisheries data reporting with FAO. Furthermore, TD has also initiated data input from the participating countries by providing their data input starting from the year 2008. Recently, TD also assists MFRDMD in developing the database system for the tagging program for economically important pelagic species in the Southeast China Sea and Andaman Sea.

          1. Develop/maintain the regional database services in order to support data analysis of the tagging other relevant programs;

          2. Enhance human capacity of the Member Countries on the use of Regional Fishery Statistics and databases particularly for the less developed countries;

          3. Develop interface to link all databases relevance to fisheries information for fisheries management at SEAFDEC homepage.
          

Activity 1 Develop and Maintain Regional Databases

The project will continue to improve the regional database, in particular to less-developed countries, based on data collected from various sources including actual surveys, catch landing, and from other available information. In response to the request from the member countries on medium- and long-term use of fishery statistics and database initiated by SEAFDEC, the Regional Fishery Statistics and Fishery Information System in Southeast Asia Countries will be continuously improved. The activity also includes the support for improvement of the database of tagging program on economically important pelagic species; and development of database for vessels registration/licensing program (implementing by MFRDMD and SEAFDEC-Sida Program, respectively).

Activities 2 Build Human Resources Capacity for Utilization of the Databases

With the aim to utilize the fishery statistics and database, continuation of the support to the less-developed countries in the region in terms of human resources capacity building will be conducted.  Main activity under this category includes capacity building program to support the regional fishery statistics and databases for economically important pelagic species. In addition, formulation and development of the national HRD program on the use of database will also be provided depending on the request from Member Countries. Information package (i.e. promotion of the database software, guidelines, handbooks, etc) will be continued to develop in order to support the Member Countries on the use of fishery databases and information system.

Activity 3 Collaboration with other Relevant Initiatives, Organizations, and Partners

Collaboration with other relevant initiatives, organizations, and partners, in particular to the promotion on the use of fishery statistics/database and information will be the major activity under this category. This aims to facilitate transfer of information/technology and technical cooperation among the member countries and other relevant initiatives.

Activity 4 Information Dissemination

The developed fisheries databases, information system/services will be provided to the member countries through various ways, such as internet online services, information/training packages, brochures, booklets, CDs/DVDs, participation of the staff to the meeting/event organized by other relevant initiatives.

No	Title	Year	Download
1	Report Onsite Training on The Use of Database for Pelagic Resources, Brunei, 2-4 Feb 2010	2010	265 KB.