SEAFDEC : Training Department

TD will be the responsible SEAFDEC Department for this project and will manage and coordinate all project activities. Other ASEAN member countries identified as core countries will be involved in implementing the relevant project activities on a cost-sharing basis to develop Rehabilitation of Fisheries Resources and Habitats/Fishing Grounds through Resource Enhancement program and to conduct pilot projects to implement the program in their respective countries.

The project involves the identification of appropriate resource enhancement tools for the region in order to develop management measure and formulate strategies and guideline through the regional consultative meeting. Regional training programs will be conducted to build up capacity in ASEAN member countries for promote sustainable fisheries resources enhancement.

The expected outputs for the project include development of strategies and guide line for implementing resources enhancement program to promote sustainable fisheries resources enhancement, developing human resources in ASEAN member countries for the implementation of resources enhancement programs.

Project monitoring and evaluation will include annual progress reports, and end-of activity workshops.

          This Project titled “Rehabilitation of Fisheries Resources and Habitat/Fishing Grounds though Resources Enhancement” is being proposed to aim at;

          1. Investigate/diagnose the fishery resource status of critical fishing grounds and fishery refugia sites;

          2. Evaluate feasibilities and environmental/socio-economical impacts by resource enhancement practices; and

          2. Develop regional management approach of coastal fisheries in the rehabilitated habitats in ASEAN Region.

Planning for the project and activities (project/activity title and its short description) to be implemented as well as expected outcomes in the year 2011. In case that there are linkages among programs, the linkages and coordination mechanism among concerned programs should be provided.

Project/Activity Title

Duration

1 Development on diagnoses of critical fishing grounds and evaluation by resources enhancement practices

Sub-Activity 1.1 Investigation / review of the status of critical fishing grounds in the Southeast Asian region
Investigation of the existing basic information and research works in identifying the critical fishing grounds as well as spawning and nursery grounds known also as “Fishery Refugia” for commercial fishes including bottom and pelagic species, will be conducted. Information collection would be conducted through deskwork and visit to the member countries. The results of the information gathering will be used for mapping and assessment by indices of the status of the critical fishing grounds in the region.

Sub-Activity 1.2 Information collection on suitable designs of resource enhancement practices including their evaluation and promotion
Investigation of existing information and research works on the effective designs/models and methodologies for the resource enhancement tools/practices used in various fisheries habitat will be conducted. Information collection would be conducted through deskwork, visit to member countries.

Sub-Activity 1.4 Workshop/Expert consultation on identification of critical fishing grounds and on regional habitat rehabilitation and management approach
The workshops/expert consultative meetings will be conducted on identification of critical fishing grounds and fishery refugia. This activity will also be developed based on recommendations during the organized regional workshops. Local people’s indigenous knowledge and participation will be major factors to bring about and sustain an active fisheries habitat rehabilitation and management program. Scientific data and information will be supported by the views of the local people who will choose the right means or methods to strengthen their activities.

2. Technical assistance led by pilot project sites and capacity building on rehabilitation of fisheries resources and habitats/fishing grounds

Sub-Activity 2.1 Technical assistance in a pilot site for suitable designs of resource enhancement practices
In this activity, selected onsite study and evaluation on enhancement practices including artificial reefs impact to fisheries resources and environment are conducted in Rayong province, Thailand.

Sub-Activity 2.2 Technical assistance in pilot sites for diagnoses of fishing grounds and evaluation of fishery ecosystem management
In order to develop strategies and actions in rehabilitating the critical fishing grounds as practical management measures, critical fishing grounds will be selected for diagnosing fishing grounds and monitoring the achievements of rehabilitation program in selected pilot sites such as sea grass beds in Krabi province, Thailand.

Also Case studies on the selected priority important fisheries ecosystem identified and evaluated in cooperation with member countries, will be conducted including a case study by SEAFDEC on identification and evaluation of fisheries ecosystem in the fresh water reservoir in Nam Houm, Lao PDR.

Sub-Activity 2.4 Capacity building on identification of critical fishing grounds and on regional habitat rehabilitation and management approach

This sub-activity has the training course, which will strongly support the transfer of assistance both in term of technical and management aspects to promote the enhancement of fisheries habitat among member countries, to improve their capacities in the preservation and rehabilitation of critical fishing grounds and fishery refugia.

3. Promotion and extension on rehabilitation of fisheries resources and habitat/ fishing grounds in ASEAN Region

Activity 3.1 Information dissemination on rehabilitation of fisheries resources and habitats/fishing grounds for public awareness
Documentation of the best practices of the project implementation will be carry out, which can be used as inputs in the preparation of IEC (information, education and communication) materials for dissemination in the region.

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