Report of the First Meeting of the Andaman Sea Sub-region, Phuket Province, Thailand, 20-22 October 2009 was prepared by the Secretariat of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC). Report of the First Meeting of the Andaman Sea Subregion, Phuket Province, Thailand, 20-22 October 2009, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Centre.
INTRODUCTION AND OPENING OF THE MEETING
BACKGROUND AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Specifically, the meeting aimed to create a meeting place to explore the possibilities of laying the foundations for the introduction of larger fisheries resource conservation areas (refuges) by initiating a dialogue with the countries surrounding the Andaman Sea as well as promoting cooperation between agencies and organizations working on fisheries, environment and management of marine and coastal resources in the Andaman Sea, and review and make actionable recommendations in the Andaman Sea context on key issues of regional concern such as habitat management, fishing capacity, IUU fishing, vessel registration, among others. Main parts of the discussions during the meeting will be reflected in sections on recommendations after each theme issue.
DISCUSSIONS ON THEMATIC ISSUES
- Integration of fisheries and habitat management, fisheries resources conservation
- MCS Network, Vessel Record and Inventory
- Capacity Building, Climate Change and Local Knowledge
- Introduction of key partners and formulation of future plans for cooperation
- Discussion and recommendations on the geographical coverage of the Andaman
The collected information on the status of the fishery led to the extension of the country's regulation on closing time for Rastrelliger spp. fishing in the Andaman Sea. The meeting took note of the presentation by the RFPN Member for Thailand, Ms.
FOLLOW UP ACTIONS AND LINKS TO SEAFDEC, SEAFDEC‐SIDA PROJECT
There will be no clearly defined western boundary on the western side of the Andaman Sea for the purposes of the SEAFDEC-Sida project. In terms of on-site training, cross-border dialogue, etc., the SEAFDEC-Sida project will focus on the eastern part (again in collaboration with BOBLME), initially targeting two major areas, namely 1) the area south of Phuket down the Straits of Malacca to Selangor and North Sumatra (One Fathom Bank) and 2) area.
CLOSING OF THE MEETING
Building on the experiences of the Gulf of Thailand initiative will be important to achieve similar progress in and around the Andaman Sea. Feedback from the Andaman Sea States on the adequacy of the abbreviated definition of “illegal”, “unregulated” and.
Below in section 4 there is a short list of the initial review of management areas in the Andaman Sea. Another advantage would be that it would be possible to begin to determine - also in economic terms - the value of habitats for the fisheries outside the habitat or range of habitats. The value of the recommendations and criteria for the establishment of larger Fisheries Resources Conservation Area (refuge) while building on already established management areas (MBVs, heritage sites, closed seasons, etc.) including priorities for transboundary areas of interest.
The first is managed by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the second is managed by local traditional fisheries management. Together with an extensive area of the surrounding sea, they form the Komodo National Park. The Tagal system is a stakeholder-driven system for the rehabilitation, protection and conservation of the riverine environment and fishery resources for its sustainable development.
Protection of the environment of the Tagal system river and its enforcement is in the hands of the elected Tagal committees. Of the 21 National Marine Parks, 13 parks include coral reef areas, most of which are located in the Andaman Sea and only five are located in the Gulf of Thailand. The Ranong Biosphere Reserve (RBR) on the Andaman Sea coast of Southern Thailand Several hundred people directly use the natural resources of the Ranong Biosphere Reserve.
Today, Hilsa is one of the most in-demand foreign exchange resources in Myanmar. Fishermen have noticed that the Hilsa spawning season is in the month of May. While mechanized gold panning contributes to bank erosion and turbidity in the main river, the main
The Department of Fisheries is the main player in the fisheries information system, issuing the fishing activity license. But in open water inland fishing, many of the fishing vessel owners are also involved in fishing. To improve the socio-economic status of fishing communities with the guidance of the National.
Director General, Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, An overview of the Hilsa Fishery Research in Bangladesh 1998.
Control (C) – establishment of a measure consisting of specification of terms and conditions under which resources can be harvested. The meeting recognized the importance of the development of an MCS network to strengthen the MCS function and sustainable fisheries management in the sub-region. It was emphasized that the ambitious establishment of a regional MCS network should be done with the aim of allowing an "Asian model" to emerge based on the region's requirements.
The establishment of the MCS network should be initiated with institutional cooperation along with information sharing, knowledge sharing and technology transfer. Fishing vessel registration' and/or a complete register of active vessels are essential for capacity management. The second Sub-Regional Meeting in the Gulf of Thailand (February 2009 Bangkok, Thailand) agreed on the definition of IUU fishing relevant to the context of the Gulf of Thailand to be used as a reference for the work of the GOT group.
A feedback from the Andaman Sea countries on the relevance of the abbreviated definition of “illegal”, “unregulated” and “unreported” or IUU fishing as developed at the Gulf of Thailand Meeting in March 2009 .
The full participation of all stakeholders in developing realistic, successful co-management programs is one of the main challenges and opportunities of decentralization. Since the formation of the groups and community organization and after the tsunami, many activities have been carried out continuously. Many visitors now come to the area to see and learn from the group's experience.
In addition, they supported the establishment of a radio communication center and generally actively supported the recovery of society as a whole. Many people approached to engage in the fishing sector, but they had to face the monopoly of the fish buyer. To solve these problems, the idea of the establishment of "the common fishing port" was initiated among local fishermen to obtain better prices for their catches.
Since the creation of the Savings Group of Khon-Klan village, they wanted to be free of debt, therefore they created the concept of a locally based fish market.
Climate change and changes in monsoon patterns could have far-reaching impacts on coastal livelihoods and the availability of fish stocks in both marine and freshwater. In addition, some developments in the coastal areas of Southeast Asia, if not properly controlled, contribute to climate change and changes in the local climate and environment. When restoring key coastal habitats (such as mangroves) and coastal geographic features (such as sandy beaches) to maintain critical areas for various fish species during their life cycles, this should ideally be done with plans to restore protective features. and to mitigate the potential impacts of climate change.
In this process, it is important to find ways to assess the potential impacts of climate change and how these will affect the availability of natural resources and water products. In addition, reports on the importance of the specific geographical features of coastal areas for protection against natural hazards in the development of management plans and in terms of the potential impacts of climate change should be assessed and addressed. Restoration and maintenance/protection of important habitats and coastal features to mitigate the effects of increased natural hazards caused by climate change - fisheries agencies should actively assist in identifying those of particular importance to commercial fish stocks.
Need for capacity building, capacity to increase resilience and capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate change and increased unpredictability of weather patterns.
Rapid population growth and high dependence on water resources for food, trade, livelihood, increased land use have major impacts on the marine ecosystem. Promoting ecosystem approach to fisheries and aquaculture in the PDO (FAO-APFIC Workshop, Colombo, Sri Lanka). Joins UNDP, UNEP, IUCN, CARE and Wetlands International in providing oversight of the Mangroves for the Future (MFF) initiative (Regional Management Committee Meeting).
The Andaman Sea is a distinct, relatively well-defined marine ecoregion within the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem and can clearly benefit from joint management using EAF. Fish refugia as a fisheries management tool is suitable for an Andaman Sea-wide approach (eg as MPA network). Andaman Sea forum or network to promote information exchange, policy harmonization and cooperative action also on ecosystem health or pollution control issues, including protection of offshore habitats, seamount biodiversity, or trade-related topics.
Andaman Sea forum or network to promote information exchange, policy harmonization and cooperative actions also on ecosystem health or pollution control issues, including protection of offshore habitats or trade-related.
Aim to help conserve the largest mangrove forest of the world - Sundarban by developing an institutional platform for sustainable development based on anecosystem management plan. A local fisherman using simple gear is able to make a sustainable living by providing for the recovering coastal ecosystems. As a result of community effort against destructive fishing (trawling and trawling by trawlers several years ago), estimated millions of trees on the coast of Tambol Leelet have grown so tall.
Rehabilitation and conservation for aquatic animals Habitat of Tambol Mae Nang Khao 3 Conservation of mangrove for local food. 5 Build Mangrove for Sea Otter 4 Participatory Rehabilitation and Conservation for Aquatic Habitat of Tambol Mae Nang Khao 4 Participatory Rehabilitation and Conservation for Aquatic Habitat of Tambol Mae Nang Khao. 2 Building community network for the management of mangrove and coastal resources 2 Building community network for the management of mangrove and coastal resources.
8 Collective rehabilitation and conservation of mangrove in Ao (Bay) Baan Don 7 Creation and conservation of mussel habitat 1 Conservation of wetlands.
