Consultation on Target Strength Measurement Methods for Biomass Estimation

SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) organized “Expert Consultation on Target Strength Measurement Methods for Biomass Estimation in Southeast Asia” from 29 to 30 July 2025 in SEAFDEC/TD, Samut Prakan, Thailand. The consultation aimed to explore and set the direction for a low-budget, and accessible methodology for target strengthen estimation that maintains scientific validity and applicability for acoustic survey in Southeast Asia. Seventeen technical experts and researchers from SEAFDEC/TD, SEAFDEC/IFRDMD, Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Department of Fisheries, Thailand participated in this consultation. The consultation came up with improved understanding and insights into the challenges faced by SEAFDEC and the potential opportunities, providing for planning hydroacoustic research projects that align with the requirements of SEAFDEC Member Countries; strengthened regional capacity in developing and applying practical target strength estimation methodologies for acoustic surveys in Southeast Asian waters; and enhanced technical collaboration among SEAFDEC departments, fostering the integration of hydroacoustic methods into national fisheries assessment programs. This consultation is an activity under the project of “Enhanced Marine Research Capacities to Manage Fisheries Resources.

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