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Data collection systems and methodologies for the inland fisheries of Europe

Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Budapest, Hungary Other Entities Involved: Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE) Pages: 178 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132256-7 By Country/Territory: Europe Serial Title: FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Papers ; No. 649 doi: https:// doi.org/10.4060/ca7993en

Agrovoc: Inland fisheries; Fishery management; Data collection; Methodology; Good practices; Case studies; Europe.

Abstract: Inland fisheries are important sources of ecosystem services contributing to human diet, health, well-being and economies. The evaluation of the importance and value of inland fisheries is one of the biggest challenges for its development. To develop the inland fisheries data collection, we reviewed the current status of data collection in European countries and provided five detailed country examples. The specific country examples give detailed description of data collection, focusing on: 1) country-wide postal survey (Finland) and 2) web-based survey and development of citizen science approach (Denmark). Example 3) from Ireland focuses on recreational salmonid fishing and conservation limits. There are two examples based on logbook returns: 4) one strict system, which is considered to work well (Czech Republic) and 5) one less controlled system, currently not producing reliable results, and under development (Croatia). Case studies were provided in each country example. Finally, the authors discuss the important aspects of inland fisheries data collection and review the methods to provide recommendations.

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Cite this publication as: Vehanen, T.; Piria, M.; Kubečka, J.; Skov, C.; Kelly, F.; Pokki, H.; Eskelinen, P.; Rahikainen, M.; Keskinen, T.; Artell, J.; Romakkaniemi, A.; Suić, J.; Adámek, Z.; Heimlich, R.; Chalupa, P.; Ženíšková, H.; Lyach, R.; Berg, S.; Birnie-Gauvin, K.; Jepsen, N.; Koed, A.; Pedersen, M. I.; Rasmussen, G.; Gargan, P.,Roche, W. & Arlinghaus, R. 2020. Data collection systems and methodologies for the inland fisheries of Europe. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper No. 649. Budapest, FAO.

Fisheries Emergency Rapid Assessment Tool (FERAT)

Type of publication: Book Author: Lee, R. U., Read, A., Marttin, F., Poulain, F. & Funge-Smith, S. Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 74 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132314-4 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8261en

Agrovoc: Inland fisheries; Capture fisheries; Natural disasters; Emergencies; Risk assessment; Fishing communities; Fishing gear; Fishery resources; Environmental Impact Assessment.

Abstract: This manual provides guidance to field personnel and fisheries officers for carrying out the assessments that are essential before making decisions about the procurement and delivery of fishing gears and equipment in natural or

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technological disasters and in complex or protracted emergencies. The manual also offers guidance on the monitoring of these interventions. It focuses on inland capture fisheries.

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Worldwide review of bottom fisheries in the high seas in 2016

Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Other Entities Involved: GEF Pages: 342 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132183-6 Serial Title: FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Papers ; No. 657 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca7692en

Agrovoc: High sea fisheries; Pelagic fisheries; Ecosystems; Fishery resources; Fishery management; Fishery data; Surveys.

Abstract: The Worldwide review of bottom fi sheries in the high seas in 2016 is an update to the fi rst Worldwide review of bottom fi sheries in the high seas, published in 2009 based on information from 2003 to 2006. It provides states and other interested parties with a summary of the current status of high seas bottom fi sheries worldwide. The present, updated review begins with a description of the demersal fi nfi sh and shellfi sh resources, before offering a global perspective on fi sheries and management; it then provides specifi c, regional information over eleven chapters covering the high seas of the world’s oceans, by region. Drawing on data up to and including 2016, it provides a survey of the current state of bottom fi sheries since the original Worldwide review, considering these fi sheries in the context of their historical evolution.

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The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2020.

Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 244 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132692-3 Serial Title: The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) ; 2020 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca9229en

Agrovoc: Sustainable fisheries; Sustainable aquaculture; Code of conduct for responsible fisheries; New technology; Biosecurity; Sustainable Development Goals.

Abstract: The 2020 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture has a particular focus on sustainability. This reflects a number of specific considerations. First, 2020 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (the Code). Second, several Sustainable Development

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Goal indicators mature in 2020. Third, FAO hosted the International Symposium on Fisheries Sustainability in late 2019, and fourth, 2020 sees the finalization of specific FAO guidelines on sustainable aquaculture growth, and on social sustainability along value chains. While Part 1 retains the format of previous editions, the structure of the rest of the publication has been revised. Part 2 opens with a special section marking the twenty fifth anniversary of the Code. It also focuses on issues coming to the fore, in particular, those related to Sustainable Development Goal 14 and its indicators for which FAO is the “custodian” agency. In addition, Part 2 covers various aspects of fisheries and aquaculture sustainability. The topics discussed range widely, from data and information systems to ocean pollution, product legality, user rights and climate change adaptation. Part 3 now forms the final part of the publication, covering projections and emerging issues such as new technologies and aquaculture biosecurity. It concludes by outlining steps towards a new vision for capture fisheries. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture aims to provide objective, reliable and up-to-date information to a wide audience – policymakers, managers, scientists, stakeholders and indeed everyone interested in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

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Assessment of the integration of fisheries and aquaculture in policy development. Framework and application in Africa

Type of publication: Book Author: Murekezi, P., Martone, E. and Menezes, A. Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 138 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132760-9 By Country/Territory: Africa Serial Title: FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Papers; No. 663 Series number: No. 663 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca9322en

Agrovoc: Fisheries; Aquaculture production; Fishery products; Consumption; Regional policies; National planning; Frameworks; Africa.

Abstract: This document was prepared within the framework of the FAO’s Strategic Objective 1 (SO1): Help eliminate hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition. This document served as a background paper to present the status of policy mainstreaming and policy research for the improvement of policy development in aquaculture in support of food security, nutrition and poverty eradication. The document was presented in various African fora and received the validation of the stakeholders for its publication as part of policy research. Specifically, the paper was presented and included the inputs from the Consultative Meeting on Aquaculture Policy Development in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 3 to 4 December 2018, 37th SADC Fisheries and Aquaculture technical meeting in Windhoek and the Consultative meeting on “improving policy development in aquaculture in support of food security, nutrition and poverty eradication” held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 10 to 14 June 2019. This research report includes recommendations by the stakholders to guide the mainstreaming of fisheries and aquaculture within wider policy frameworks, for the formulation and implementation of technical programmes for enhanced food security and nutrition at country and regional level in Africa.

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Proceedings of the International Symposium on Fisheries Sustainability: strengthening the science-policy nexus. FAO headquarters, 18–21 November 2019, Rome, Italy

Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 116 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132654-1 Serial Title: FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Proceedings ; No. 65 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca9165en

Agrovoc: Sustainable fisheries; Capture fisheries; Food security; Sustainable livelihoods; Fishery policies; New technology; Impact assessment.

Abstract: The International Symposium on Fisheries Sustainability: strengthening the science-policy nexus was held to support the development of a new vision for more sustainable and socially just fisheries, and more resilient to the challenges of the twenty-first century. The event managed to gather an incredibly diverse group of participants from different sectors and regions around the world. Moreover, a set of recommendations emerged from the sessions’ discussions, that will help improve the sustainability of capture fisheries and progress towards the different targets and objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Technical guidelines for scientific surveys in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Procedures and sampling for demersal (bottom and beam) trawl surveys and pelagic acoustic surveys

Type of publication: Book Author: Carpentieri, P.; Bonanno, A.; Scarcella, G. Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 108 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132555-1 Serial Title: FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Papers ; No. 641 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8870en

Agrovoc: Fishery resources; Stock assessment; Fishery surveys; Methodology; Guidelines; Mediterranean Sea; Black Sea.

Abstract: In the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, the assessment of demersal stocks mainly relies on scientific surveys (bottom and beam trawl) while the assessment of pelagic stocks is essentially based on acoustic surveys using acoustic techniques with mid-water trawling. These routine surveys-atsea provide essential information, which in turn are crucial to fine-tune the assessments of the status of resources and to estimate more precisely indicators at the population and fish community levels. However, survey practices differ from one subregion to another, each approach having its own strengths and limitations. In addition, there is still a lack of large-scale standardized surveys aimed at analysing the diversity and distribution of the main demersal and pelagic species across the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. One way of tackling this issue is to carry out international scientific surveys covering the main demersal and pelagic stocks based on a common methodology. The methodology presented in this publication aims at supporting the planning and implementation of regional demersal

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(bottom and beam) trawl and pelagic acoustic surveys. It can be useful for the implementation of new surveys-at-sea in areas where demersal trawl and pelagic acoustic surveys are not regularly carried out. It can also contribute to increasing comparability between existing surveys thanks to the standardization of methods, sampling of catches and data recording and analysis. Finally, it represents a valuable tool to define minimum requirements towards sustainability and management objectives at the regional and subregional level.

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