PART II: PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2022
3. Achievements and Expected Outcomes/Outputs of the Activity
Activities Expected
Outcome/Outputs Results/Achievements Outcome
Output 1:
Activity 1.5:
The Regional Training Course on Marine Debris and Microplastics Sampling collection and Analysis
- Improved skill and knowledge on marine debris survey to
researchers of SEAFDEC MCs.
- Strengthen the network of scientists/researchers in marine debris and microplastics in Southeast Asia
- Research publication of marine debris or microplastics published
- ten (10) Trainees enhanced skill and
knowledge on sampling technique, laboratory analysis and data processing of floating debris, benthic litter and microplastic
- The network among scientists/researchers in field of marine debris and microplastics in the Southeast Asian region were strengthened.
They shared knowledge and experience during the course and in advance through the internet platform.
- Sample of microplastic contamination in the sea surface collected in the inner Gulf of Thailand were completely sorted. Currently, the sorted sample were brought to Japan for FTIR analysis
Output 2:
Activity 2.1:
Participation of SEAFDEC staff or/and Member Countries’
researchers in a research/
survey cruise
Technical staff of TD and the MCs participated in the cruise survey e.g. M.V.
SEAFDEC 2 and other National Research Vessels
Three (3) researchers from SEAFDEC MCs and 5 from SEAFDEC participated in M.V.
SEAFDEC 2 on the comparison on the catch per unit effort of fisheries resources by trawling between research vessels of SEAFDEC Training Department and the Department of Fisheries Thailand operated in the Gulf of Thailand
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Activities Expected
Outcome/Outputs Results/Achievements Activity 2.2:
Participation of SEAFDEC staff or/and Member Countries’
researchers in a regional / international meeting on fisheries resources and stock assessment
Technical staff of TD participated in an
international symposium or meeting to promote the results of the sustainable utilization of fisheries resources and resources enhancement in Southeast Asia
SEAFDEC staff participated in the 15th Annual Meeting of Asian Fisheries Acoustics Society (AFAS) to promote the study on hydroacoustic as well as enhance the visibility of SEAFDEC at Asian level
Output 3:
Activity 3.1:
Research cruise plan for research/training vessels of SEAFDEC and Member Countries developed
- Survey plan development, monitoring and
evaluation progress of fisheries resource survey in the Southeast Asian countries supported
- SEAFDEC completed 4 drafted cruise survey as follows;
a) Drafted cruise survey for the Philippines b) Drafted cruise survey for Myanmar c) Draft cruise survey for Thailand d) Draft shipboard survey “Marine
Environment and Fishery Resources Survey by Using a Research Vessel and Evaluate the Impacts of Microplastics on the Fisheries Resources under the SEAFDEC JAIF Project Regional Collaborative Research and Capacity Building for Monitoring and Reduction of Marine Debris from Fisheries in Southeast Asia.” Cruise survey is expected to conduct in 2023
- SEAFDEC completed a final cruise survey of M.V. SEAFDEC 2 as follow;
a) The comparison on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) of Fisheries Resources Survey by Trawling between M.V. SEAFDEC 2 and Research Vessel of Department of Fisheries Thailand. The cruise conducted from 23–28 January 2022. The result is reported in the Activity 4.1
- SEAFDEC encouraged MCs to utilize SEAFDEC research vessel with showing the details of SEAFDEC research vessel’s capacities through the dissemination of the results of the collaborative research survey on marine fisheries resources and marine environment in the Gulf of Thailand 2018 at 7th Marine Science Conference. SEAFDEC MCs were invited to join the conference via online platform. Twenty 20 research studies were presented at the conference and presentation clips have been uploaded to SEAFDEC website.
Activities Expected
Outcome/Outputs Results/Achievements Output 4:
Activity 4.1 Research on the
Comparison the Catch Per Unit Effort of Fisheries Resources by Trawling between Research Vessel of SEAFDEC Training Department and Department of Fisheries Thailand
- Technical Report on the Comparison the Catch Per Unit Effort of Fisheries Resources by Trawling between Research Vessel of SEAFDEC Training Department and Department of Fisheries Thailand
- Sample of marine debris and microplastic collected from the cruise
- Completed the sea trial to compare the Catch Per Unit Effort of Fisheries Resources by Trawling between the Research Vessels of SEAFDEC/TD and Research Vessel of Department of Fisheries Thailand.
- Technical Report on the Comparison the Catch Per Unit Effort of Fisheries Resources by Trawling between Research Vessel of SEAFDEC Training Department and Department of Fisheries Thailand.
Researcher recommended to further compare the CPUE because number of trawl fishing operation is not sufficient to make conclusion.
- Study microplastic contamination in sea surface layer collected by Neuston net. Sample of the marine debris and microplastic collected from the cruise for further analysis
Activity 4.3:
The Regional Training Course on the Second Session of the 2 Year Regional Training Course on Fish Population Dynamics and Fisheries Management Using R- statistical Program
- Improved knowledge of human resources and researchers from the SEAFDEC MCs on fish population dynamics and fisheries management using R-statistical program
- Strengthened network of human resources and researchers on fish population dynamics and fisheries management in the Southeast Asian Region
- The training course was attended by 18 trainees in total from Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam including 2 observers from SEAFDEC/MFRDMD.
During the training course, all trainees and observers learned the practical of stock assessment data analysis using R language including the data preparation. The
participants discussed on the stock assessment methods including the practical method from their experiences together and with resource person. Moreover, the topic on the ecological aspect including the data analysis and result interpretation to support stock assessment was provided to all participants and observers.
- These activities were useful for exchanging the knowledge among the participants and strengthening the connection between researchers of member countries as well.
Output 5:
Activity 5.1
The Regional Training Course on GIS for Aquaculture
- Human resource development regarding the utilization techniques of GIS for Marine Resources Management promoted
- Strengthened network of human resources and researchers on the utilization of GIS in fisheries management
- Enhanced knowledge of trainees on the utilization of GIS for Aquaculture
- The network of FGIS and RS researchers in the region was strengthened on the discussion and experience sharing during the training program
(Expected results/achievements as to be organized in December 2022)
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Activities Expected
Outcome/Outputs Results/Achievements Output 6:
Activity 6.2.1
The Regional Training Course on Determining Spawning-nursing Ground and Season Using Larvae Survey Results
- Survey activities of fish larvae and spawning ground and season in Southeast Asian region improved and
standardized
- Information of spawning ground and season in Southeast Asian region increased
- The network of fish larvae researchers in Southeast Asia developed
- Twenty (20) trainees enhanced their skills on sampling collection and spawning-ground potential surface analysis through Maxent plugin program and back calculation to spawning ground using age data and current data
- The network among scientists/researchers in the field of fish larvae in the Southeast Asian region was strengthened with sharing knowledge and experience during the course and in advance through internet platform.
- (Expected results/achievements as to be organized on 28 November to 3 December 2022)
Activity 6.2.2
The SOPs for Evaluation of Artificial Reefs Installation to Enhance Marine Resources (Activity is continued from 2021)
- Evaluation SOPs of Artificial Reefs Installation to Enhance Marine Resources - Article in journal
(Proposed title: How to evaluate the performance of Fish Enhancing Devices (FEDs): from socioeconomics to scientific perspectives) - Increase number of
success resource
enhancement activities in the Southeast Asia to promote and
dissemination
- Complete with the environmental survey activities in the Baan Klong Makham, Had Lek Subdistrict, Klong Yai District, Trat Province, where fishers are interested to enhance fisheries resources by FEDs deployment.
- The result from the survey is being analyzed.
Remarks:
Activity 5.1: The Regional Training Course on GIS for Aquaculture will be organized in December 2022 (date:
tbc) with 1 Fisheries Officer/Researcher from SEAFDEC MCs will be invited to participate in the training.
Activity 6.2.1: The Regional Training Course on Determining Spawning-nursing Ground and Season Using Larvae Survey Results plan to organize from 28 November to 3 December 2022 (date to be confirmed) with 2 Fisheries Officer/Researcher from SEAFDEC MCs will be invited to participate in the training.
Activity 6.2.2: The SOPs for Evaluation of Artificial Reefs Installation to Enhance Marine Resources is three (3) year activity, from 2021 to 2023