PART II: PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2022
5. Evaluation from Participants of Member Countries for WS and Training Course
Activities Evaluation
Output 1:
Activity 1.5 About 90% of the participants of the Regional Training Course on Marine Debris and Microplastics Sampling Collection and Analysis expressed their satisfactory to gain the expected skill in attending the Training Course. The success of training could be observed by the results of their response on the evaluation question and score of pre- and post-test. Average scores of pre- and post-test from trainees were 13.56 and 20.94, respectively (point increasing 54.42%). The 6-day training duration and the organized month were appropriate. In overall, the Training Course was well-organized. Lastly, Trainees suggested that the Training Course should include the onboard practices on marine debris floating observation into the syllabus.
Output 4:
Activity 4.3 The post test score suggests the significant improvement of participant’s knowledge comparing to the pre-test score, from 5.03 to 7.37. Thus, the course was successfully organized to achieve the objectives in the improving and strengthening participant’s knowledge and skills related to stock assessment using R statistical program.
The participants also noted that the time for such kind of course was too short as they had basic/limited knowledge on R program and stock assessment, which required the longer time period for understanding the program.
Output 5:
Activity 5.1 Training course is ongoing Output 6:
Activity 6.2 Training course is ongoing 6. Major Impacts/Issues
To conserve and enhance the fisheries resources, sustainable resource management is urgently needed. However, the management of fisheries resources is not effective if there is no scientific information support. In this connection, SEAFDEC improved skill of Fisheries Officers/Researchers of SEAFDEC MCs to determine and study on the stock status, spawning season-area and apply with GIS knowledge and skill for carrying capacity of coastal aquaculture through organizing the training courses as well as strengthening research network among participants attended the training courses.
Under this project, SEAFDEC has been engaged in not only research activities on fishery resource but also research activities on environment. Marine debris and microplastics are contaminated in various places. They cause harm to marine mammals, fish, and invertebrates, and death by entanglement, asphyxiation, or blockage of organs are common. SEAFDEC enhanced human resources capacity on sampling and analysis of marine debris and microplastics and related subject. After participating in the training course, those trainees could monitor the marine debris and microplastics situation in their respective country and strengthen the network of marine debris and microplastics researchers in the Southeast Asia region.
Lastly, this project supported the MCs to develop a national fisheries resources survey by using M.V. SEAFDEC 2 in Myanmar, the Philippines and Thailand. The research cruises in Myanmar and the Philippines were requested for a survey on marine environment and fisheries abundance by using hydro acoustic such as scientific echosounder, and the research cruise in Thailand was requested for a survey by using midwater trawl fishing operation. Due to the Covid-19 situation, three planned cruises were postponed to 2023. Cost sharing for the utilization of M.V. SEAFDEC 2 between SEAFDEC and the Member Countries remain as one of significant issues. In addition, the expected survey costs in 2022 were higher than usual because of the higher fuel price and the expenses for COVID-19 state quarantine. Additional cruise survey to support SEAFDEC JAIF Project Regional Collaborative Research and Capacity Building for Monitoring and Reduction of Marine Debris from Fisheries in Southeast Asia is pending in order to revise the overall budget. The cruise expected to conduct in 2023.
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PART III: PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR 2023 1. Project Summary in 2023
The planned activities emphasize to improve the knowledge of Fisheries Officers/Researchers through organizing the four (4) physical training courses both lectures and practical classes as well as building capacity of Fisheries Officers/Researchers through participating the onboard survey. The activities are as follows.
• Regional training course on data collection for fisheries resources stock assessment
• Regional training course on fish population dynamics and fisheries management using poor data condition model.
• Regional training course on GIS for Marine Resources Management
• Regional training course on Artificial Reef design and site selection
• Support Researchers of the Member Countries to participate in the onboard survey and continue support Member Countries to prepare the cruise plan
Additionally, the Project will encourage the MCs to carry out a national fisheries and marine environmental survey and support SEAFDEC’s staff and Researchers of MCs to participate in the seminars, meetings or workshops (both onsite and online) in order to disseminate research knowledge and project results.
2. Outcome, Outputs and Activities and Proposed Budget
(Unit: USD) Proposed
Activities Descriptions Proposed
Budget Outcome Strengthened management of marine fisheries resources in Southeast
Asia through improved technical capacities
Output 1: Technical capacities of human resources (i.e. junior fisheries officers and researchers) to conduct marine fisheries resources and oceanographic research/survey improved in Southeast Asia
Activity 1.4 Regional training course on data collection for fisheries resources stock
assessment 20,000
Regional training course on data collection for fisheries resources stock assessment is designed for the fisheries officer who is responsible in the statistics and data collections. The training course focuses on data collection technique.
Estimated expenditures:
- Travel costs: USD 8,000
- Daily subsistence allowances: USD 2,500
- Accommodation: USD 4,500
- Resource Persons: USD 1,000
- Others (e.g. stationery, refreshments, etc.): USD 2,000
Sub-total: USD 18,000
Activity 1.5 Research study to support the reduction of marine debris and microplastics in Southeast Asia
Estimated expenditures:
-Equipment USD 500
-Field survey USD 1,500
Sub-total: USD 2,000
Activity 1.6 IEC materials for regional trainings
Report and presentation of the regional training program of the project will be disseminated through SEAFDEC website
Sub-total: USD 0
(Unit: USD) Proposed
Activities Descriptions Proposed
Budget Output 2: Technical knowledge, technical skills and field experience of SEAFDEC
staff and Member Countries’ researchers improved
Activity 2.1 Participation of SEAFDEC staff or/and the MCs researchers in a research/survey cruise
This activity supports researchers of SEAFDEC or/and the MCs for participating in the research cruise to improve their research skills and obtain the experience in the fisheries resource and environment survey.
Estimated expenditures:
- Traveling costs: USD 1,000
- Daily subsistence allowances: USD 1,000
- Accommodation: USD 200
- Others: USD 300
Sub-total: USD 2,500
5,000
Activity 2.2 Participation of SEAFDEC staff or/and the MCs in a regional or international meeting on fisheries resources and stock assessment This activity supports researchers of the SEAFDEC MCs and SEAFDEC/TD technical staff to participate in an
international/regional/national meeting /workshop / symposium to promote the results of fisheries resources survey or stock assessment study in Southeast Asia.
Estimated expenditures:
- Traveling costs: USD 500
- Daily subsistence allowances: USD 500
- Accommodation: USD 1,000
- Others: USD 500
Sub-total: USD 2,500
Output 3: Research cruise plan for research/training vessels of SEAFDEC and the Member Countries developed
Activity3.1 Technical consultation meeting to develop a research cruise plan for research/training vessels of SEAFDEC and the MCs.
a) This activity supports fisheries officer(s) of the SEAFDEC MCs to participate in a technical consultation meeting to develop a national research cruise plan for research/training vessels of SEAFDEC and the MCs.
Estimated expenditures:
- Accommodation: USD 1,000
- Local transportation: USD 500
- Others (e.g. stationery, refreshments, etc.): USD 500
Sub-total: USD 2,000
b) SEAFDEC researchers visits the MCs and participates in a technical consultation meeting to develop a research cruise plan for
research/training vessels of SEAFDEC and the Member Countries.
Estimated expenditures:
- Traveling costs: USD 1,000
- Daily subsistence allowances: USD 500
- Accommodation: USD 1,000
- Others: USD 500
Sub-total: USD 3,000
5,000
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(Unit: USD) Proposed
Activities Descriptions Proposed
Budget Output 4: Scientific knowledge to support the fisheries management on
transboundary fisheries resources in the sub-region enhanced Activity 4.3 Regional training course on fish population dynamics and fisheries
management using poor data condition model.
Regional training on fish population dynamics and fisheries management using poor data condition model is designed for stock assessment researcher. The training course focuses on assessment when the number of existing data collected continuously less than 3 years.
Estimated expenditures:
- Traveling costs: USD 7,000
- Daily subsistence allowances: USD 3,000
- Accommodation: USD 4,000
- Others (e.g. stationery, refreshments, etc.): USD 1,000
Sub-total: USD15,000
15,000
Output 5: Application of Fisheries Geographic Information System (FGIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) for monitoring marine fisheries resources and environment in Southeast Asia learnt
Activity 5.1 Regional training course on GIS for Marine Resources Management SEAFDEC/TD organizes the regional training course on GIS for Marine Resources Management. GIS researcher of the SEAFDEC MCs participates in the training course to improve their knowledge and enhance experience to apply GIS and RS to support the fisheries management.
Estimated expenditures:
- Traveling costs: USD 6,020
- Daily subsistence allowances: USD 1,500
- Accommodation: USD 2,730
- Resource Persons: USD 1,500
- Others (e.g. stationery, refreshments, etc.): USD 1,250
Sub-total: USD 13,000
15,000
Activity 5.2 Participation in a national/regional/international meeting to disseminate the project activities and results.
Two (2) researchers of SEAFDEC participate in a meeting or workshop or training on the utilization techniques of FGIS and RS to improve fishing ground exploration and fisheries management in Southeast Asia.
Estimated expenditures:
- Traveling costs: USD 1,000
- Daily subsistence allowances: USD 500
- Accommodation: USD 400
- Others: USD 100
Sub-total: USD 2,000
(Unit: USD) Proposed
Activities Descriptions Proposed
Budget Output 6: Resource enhancement through the installation of artificial habitat
improved
Activity 6.2 Activity 6.2.1. Regional Training Course on Fisheries Resource Enhancement
SEAFDEC/TD in collaboration with SEAFDEC/MFRDMD organizes a regional training course on Artificial Reef design and site selection.
Researchers of the SEAFDEC MCs attend the training to build capacity on artificial reef designing and site selection at SEAFDEC/MFRDMD.
Estimated expenditures:
- Traveling costs: USD 12,000
- Daily subsistence allowances: USD 3,000
- Accommodation: USD 3,000
- Resource Persons USD 1,000
- Others (e.g. stationery, refreshments, etc.): USD 1,000
Sub-total: USD20,000
20,000
Activity 6.2.2 The SOPs for Evaluation of Artificial Reefs Installation to Enhance Marine Resources (Activity is continued from 2022)
In 2023 the data analysis is planned to complete. Article in journal (Proposed title: How to evaluate the performance of Fish Enhancing Devices: from socioeconomics to scientific perspectives, SEAFDEC research will involve this paper as co-other) will be published and present in the Regional Training Course on Fisheries Resource Enhancement (Activity 6.2.1)