Download Management Objectives

Department of Fisheries’ Activities
Specific to the SMMA
Thomas Nelson
Department of Fisheries
Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry and
Fisheries
SAINT LUCIA
SMMA Mission Statement
• To contribute to national and local
development, particularly in the fisheries and
tourism sectors, through the management of
the Soufriere coastal zone, based on the
principles of sustainable use, co-operation
among
resource
users,
institutional
collaboration, active and enlightened local
participation, and equitable sharing of
benefits
and
responsibilities
among
stakeholders.
FMP Policy statement
• Saint Lucia is committed to the conservation
and sustainable use of its fisheries resources
for the long-term benefit of the people of
Saint Lucia.
Goals of Fisheries Management
• To promote self-sufficiency and food security.
• To sustainably optimise the net incomes of the fishers and the
communities involved in fisheries, and related economic
activities.
• To sustainably optimise employment opportunities for those
dependent on fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods.
• To maintain or restore populations of marine and freshwater
species at levels that can produce optimum sustainable yields.
• To preserve rare or fragile ecosystems, habitats and other
ecologically sensitive areas.
• To sustainably optimise the amount of fish protein available
for consumption.
• To improve on and promote the use of fisheries infrastructure
and appropriate fishing technologies.
Mission and Vision of DOF
Our Vision
• The highest level of collaboration, awareness and
information sharing among all stakeholders in
ensuring sustainable fisheries development that
recognizably and positively impacts on the social,
cultural and economic growth of Saint Lucia.
Our Mission
• To provide effective and efficient services in
promoting sustainable development of Saint Lucia’s
fisheries sector through participatory management
and sustainable utilisation of the fishery resources.
Legal Basis of SMMA
• The Soufriere Marine Management Area is a
Local Fisheries Management Area and the
organization is a Local Fisheries Management
Authority under the Fisheries Act No. 10 of
1984.
• This provides the legislative support and
mechanism for the management of fisheries
and fisheries related resources.
Research and Monitoring
(DOF and SMMA)
• A Research and Monitoring Framework was
developed for the SMMA, with the following
objectives:
• To guide the involvement of students and
researchers in research activities within the
SMMA;
• To enhance the availability and use of information
and knowledge relevant to management;
• To document and analyse resources and the
experiences of the SMMA.
Water Quality Monitoring
• A joint water quality monitoring programme began in
2002 by the Ministry of Health and the MALFF
• Monitoring sites were selected based on their
implications for both human and nearshore habitat
health and include sites within the SMMA.
• Samples are collected at stations in Soufriere by the
SMMA staff.
• Parameters include faecal coliforms and Enterococci
and salinity.
Coral reef Monitoring
• The Reef Check Methodology for monitoring of coral
reefs began in the SMMA in 1999.
• Monitoring continues by the DOF and SMMA, but
has been broadened to include other sites.
• Reef Checks (Coral cover, Fish species, diseases, etc.)
– Coral Gardens
– Anse Chastanet
– Turtle reef
– Malgretoute
Beach Monitoring
• Beach profile monitoring
began in 1990
• Two
beaches
are
monitored in the SMMA
– Anse Chastanet
– Malgretoute
• Island-wide sand grain
size
analysis
was
undertaken in 2002
Fish Data Collection
• One data collector
• Data collection of
– catch and effort
– Snorkel and scuba
– Fisher and vessel registration
– Vessel license
• Annual estimated fish
landings report generated
Technology Transfer and
Improvement
• Promotion of technologies that are appropriate
and linked with local environmental, social and
cultural aspects of the SMMA
– Completion of Soufriere Fisheries Development
facilities (2003)
– FADS
– Diamondback Squid project
– Safety at Sea Training
– Fish handling and quality assurance
– Young Fishers Training Programme
– Fisher overseas exchange and training
(E.g. Grenada long line and GCFI in Venezuela)
Monitoring, Surveillance and
Enforcement
• Facilitated and supported by the following:
– Fisheries Act No. 10 of 1984
– Fisheries Regulations No. 9 of 1994
– Fisheries Regulation No. 223 of 2000
• In collaboration with the MPU, District Police
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