Download AFRICA MARINE ATLAS TASK TEAM Mapping Requirements for

South West Indian Ocean
Fisheries Project
Joint ASCLME/SWIOFP Policy and
Governance Assessment
SWIOFP Study Area
Objectives of SWIOFP
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To identify and study exploitable offshore fish stocks
within the South West Indian Ocean, more specifically,
to determine existing fishing pressure on these stocks
and to investigate the role of environmental influences
on the life histories, seasonal variability and health of
stocks in order to differentiate between environmental
and anthropogenic impacts;
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To develop institutional and human capacity through
training and career opportunities; and
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To develop a regional fisheries management structure
and associated harmonised legislation in collaboration
with the SWIOFC.
Scientific Components of SWIOFP
• SWIOFP is being implemented through six
components, which are aimed at achieving the
objectives stated above.
• The six components of SWIOFP are as follows:
 Data gap analysis, data archiving and
information technology;
 Assessment and sustainable utilization of
crustaceans;
 Assessment and sustainable utilization of
demersal fishes (excluding crustaceans);
 Assessment and sustainable utilization of
pelagic fish;
 Mainstreaming biodiversity in national and
regional fisheries management; and
 Strengthening regional and national fisheries
management.
Outputs
Components
Main Outputs
Data and Information Tech
A database of existing data relevant to SWIOFP + new data, A
fisheries data atlas for the South West Indian Ocean
Crustaceans
Current status of important species, threats matrix, regional and
sub regional management issues, identification of bycatch most
impacted by commercial fishing gear
Demersal
Current status of important species, threats matrix, regional and
sub regional management issues, identification of bycatch most
impacted by commercial fishing gear
Pelagics
Current status of important species, threats matrix, regional and
sub regional management issues, identification of bycatch most
impacted by commercial fishing gear
Biodiversity
Biodiversity map with baseline estimate of impacts on non target
species, Action plan to mitigate impact of fisheries, monitoring
programme
Fisheries Management
Harmonized resource management plans for specific fisheries, will
feed into TDA and SAP of the ASCLME, strong management
structure in the region
Specific Outputs for Governance
Assessment
• Collate and review the fisheries policy making
process and the fisheries laws and
regulations of the SWIOFP countries and
advise on areas where harmonisation is
possible.
• Review the regional fisheries management
organsiations in the region and how they
could be improved to ensure an LME and
ecosystem– based governance approach.
Follow Up Actions on the Policy
Governance Assessment
• Develop an Action Plan for implementation
• Initiate process of training on EAF approach to
developing management plans
• Develop a framework for assisting countries in
science to policy and governance process for
their respective fisheries including legislations.
• An EAF approach management plan for one
specific fisheries in each of the SWIOFP countries.
• Strengthening of fisheries bodies as appropriate
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