Abstract
Maintaining the level of fish consumption in Pacific Island countries recommended for good nutrition as the populations of coastal communities grow, and as coral reefs are degraded by global warming and ocean acidification, will depend on small-scale fishers catching more tuna and other large pelagic fish. Concerted research and development by regional agencies shows that nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) provide one way for small-scale fishers to make this transition. Although the full potential of FADs remains to be assessed, several investments to optimise their use have been identified. These investments include pinpointing the locations where FADs are likely to make the greatest contributions to nutrition of coastal communities, integrating use of FADs with other livelihood activities, and improving the designs of FADs. Where Pacific Island countries have committed to developing nearshore FAD programmes, additional investments are needed to operationalise the use of FADs, particularly in cyclone-prone countries. These investments include: 1) training in safe and effective FAD-fishing methods; 2) developing reliable ways for forecasting when tuna, and other large pelagic fish (e.g., mahi mahi and wahoo), are likely to associate with FADs and delivering this information to fishers effectively; and 3) storing spare FAD materials, boats and fishing gear in cyclone-proof containers so that FADs lost during cyclones can be replaced quickly. When combined with measures to sustain catches of coastal demersal fish, operationalising the use of nearshore FADs is expected to help several Pacific Island countries attain the food security goals of regional policy frameworks.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 315-322 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Marine Policy |
| Volume | 88 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2018 |
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Operationalising access to oceanic fisheries resources by small-scale fishers to improve food security in the Pacific Islands. / Bell, Johann D.; Albert, Joelle; Amos, George; Arthur, Christopher; Blanc, Michel; Bromhead, Don; Heron, Scott F.; Hobday, Alistair J.; Hunt, Andrew; Itano, David; James, Philip A.S.; Lehodey, Patrick; Liu, Gang; Nicol, Simon; Potemra, Jim; Reygondeau, Gabriel; Rubani, Jason; Scutt Phillips, Joe; Senina, Inna; Sokimi, William.
In: Marine Policy, Vol. 88, 02.2018, p. 315-322.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Operationalising access to oceanic fisheries resources by small-scale fishers to improve food security in the Pacific Islands
AU - Bell, Johann D.
AU - Albert, Joelle
AU - Amos, George
AU - Arthur, Christopher
AU - Blanc, Michel
AU - Bromhead, Don
AU - Heron, Scott F.
AU - Hobday, Alistair J.
AU - Hunt, Andrew
AU - Itano, David
AU - James, Philip A.S.
AU - Lehodey, Patrick
AU - Liu, Gang
AU - Nicol, Simon
AU - Potemra, Jim
AU - Reygondeau, Gabriel
AU - Rubani, Jason
AU - Scutt Phillips, Joe
AU - Senina, Inna
AU - Sokimi, William
PY - 2018/2
Y1 - 2018/2
N2 - Maintaining the level of fish consumption in Pacific Island countries recommended for good nutrition as the populations of coastal communities grow, and as coral reefs are degraded by global warming and ocean acidification, will depend on small-scale fishers catching more tuna and other large pelagic fish. Concerted research and development by regional agencies shows that nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) provide one way for small-scale fishers to make this transition. Although the full potential of FADs remains to be assessed, several investments to optimise their use have been identified. These investments include pinpointing the locations where FADs are likely to make the greatest contributions to nutrition of coastal communities, integrating use of FADs with other livelihood activities, and improving the designs of FADs. Where Pacific Island countries have committed to developing nearshore FAD programmes, additional investments are needed to operationalise the use of FADs, particularly in cyclone-prone countries. These investments include: 1) training in safe and effective FAD-fishing methods; 2) developing reliable ways for forecasting when tuna, and other large pelagic fish (e.g., mahi mahi and wahoo), are likely to associate with FADs and delivering this information to fishers effectively; and 3) storing spare FAD materials, boats and fishing gear in cyclone-proof containers so that FADs lost during cyclones can be replaced quickly. When combined with measures to sustain catches of coastal demersal fish, operationalising the use of nearshore FADs is expected to help several Pacific Island countries attain the food security goals of regional policy frameworks.
AB - Maintaining the level of fish consumption in Pacific Island countries recommended for good nutrition as the populations of coastal communities grow, and as coral reefs are degraded by global warming and ocean acidification, will depend on small-scale fishers catching more tuna and other large pelagic fish. Concerted research and development by regional agencies shows that nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) provide one way for small-scale fishers to make this transition. Although the full potential of FADs remains to be assessed, several investments to optimise their use have been identified. These investments include pinpointing the locations where FADs are likely to make the greatest contributions to nutrition of coastal communities, integrating use of FADs with other livelihood activities, and improving the designs of FADs. Where Pacific Island countries have committed to developing nearshore FAD programmes, additional investments are needed to operationalise the use of FADs, particularly in cyclone-prone countries. These investments include: 1) training in safe and effective FAD-fishing methods; 2) developing reliable ways for forecasting when tuna, and other large pelagic fish (e.g., mahi mahi and wahoo), are likely to associate with FADs and delivering this information to fishers effectively; and 3) storing spare FAD materials, boats and fishing gear in cyclone-proof containers so that FADs lost during cyclones can be replaced quickly. When combined with measures to sustain catches of coastal demersal fish, operationalising the use of nearshore FADs is expected to help several Pacific Island countries attain the food security goals of regional policy frameworks.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.marpol.2017.11.008
DO - 10.1016/j.marpol.2017.11.008
M3 - Article
VL - 88
SP - 315
EP - 322
JO - Marine Policy
JF - Marine Policy
SN - 0308-597X
ER -