This SEAFDEC Annual Report 2015 was prepared by the Secretariat of the Southeast Asia Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) in collaboration with SEAFDEC Departments namely: Training Department (TD), Marine Fisheries Research Department (MFRD), Department of Aquaculture (AQD), Marine Department of Development and Management of Fisheries Resources (MFRDMD), and Department of Development and Management of Inland Fisheries Resources (IFRDMD). The MFRD was established in Singapore in 1969 and is responsible for promoting, undertaking and coordinating research in post-harvest fishing technology and the further development of the fish processing industry in the Southeast Asian region.
SEAFDEC COUNCIL IN 2015
Chairpersons of the SEAFDEC Council Dr. Tan Lee Kim (until April 2015)
SEAFDEC Council and Alternate Council Directors
Somphanh Chanphengxay (since December 2015) Director General, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Deputy Director of the Council: Mr. Undersecretary of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and National Director, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
SEAFDEC SENIOR OFFICIALS IN 2015
Marine Fisheries Research Department (MFRD) Chief, MFRD Programmes
Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (MFRDMD)
Inland Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (IFRDMD)
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF SEAFDEC COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 2015
MESSAGE FROM THE SEAFDEC SECRETARY-GENERAL
The formulation and development of the SEAFDEC programs and activities for 2015 was guided by regional and international fisheries policy frameworks, in particular the Resolution and Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN Region Post 2020, which was adopted by the ASEAN-SEAFDEC- ministers during the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Millennium Conference in 2011. Furthermore, under the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (ASSP) established since 2007, SEAFDEC implements activities to support ASEAN in its efforts to realize the ASEAN Economic Community, especially the ASEAN Roadmap for Integration of the Fisheries Sector, the ASEAN Integrated Food Security (AIFS) Framework, and the ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum (AFCF).
OVERVIEW OF SEAFDEC PROGRAMS IN 2015
The progress of the programs and activities implemented by SEAFDEC in 2015 was considered and approved by the 38th SEAFDEC Program Committee Meeting on 23-25 November 2015 in Manila, Philippines, and the 18th FCG/ASSP Meeting on 26-27 November 201. in Manila, Philippines, for subsequent submission to the SEAFDEC Council at its 48th meeting in 2016.
Developing and Promoting Responsible Fisheries for Poverty Alleviation and Food Security
Enhancing Capacity and Competitiveness to Facilitate International and Intra-regional Trade
Providing Policy and Advisory Services for Planning and Executing Management of Fisheries
Fisheries statistics and information for sustainable development and management of fisheries in the Southeast Asian region. Research to improve sustainable utilization and management of sharks and rays in the Southeast Asian region.
Addressing International Fisheries-related Issues from a Regional Perspective 18. Assistance of Capacity Building in the Region to
SEAFDEC PROGRAMS OF ACTIVITIES IN 2015
DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE FISHERIES FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND FOOD SECURITY
- Responsible Fishing Technologies and Practices
- Improving Fish Handling On-board Fishing Vessels
- Habitat Conservation and Resources Enhancement
- Coastal Area Capability Enhancement
- Management for Sustainability of Inland Capture Fisheries
- Promotion of Sustainable Aquaculture Development .1 Quality Seeds for Sustainable Aquaculture
- Healthy and Wholesome Aquaculture
- Maintaining Environmental Integrity Through Responsible Aquaculture
- Adapting to Climate Change Impacts on Aquaculture
- Meeting Social and Economic Challenges in Aquaculture
- Environment-friendly, sustainable utilization and management of fisheries and aquaculture resources
- Other R&D Activities
The study's final report would be published in 2016, after which fuel optimization techniques would then be promoted to fishermen in the Southeast Asian region. Some of the produced postlarvae were stored in tanks to determine the content of inositol in the diet, which improves survival during the growth phase. Improvement of breeding schedules was carried out on mud crab Scylla serrata by testing different types of AQD-formulated diets.
Scientific interventions that ensure the production of quality seed undoubtedly benefit the growth of the aquaculture industry in Southeast Asia. At another site in Ajuy, Iloilo, plant cultivation techniques would be practiced as part of the IMTA project. Small fish farmers in the region, who produce the majority of aquaculture production, are largely vulnerable as they depend on aquaculture activities for food and income.
Only 50% of breeders survived for 3 months when exposed to 31°C while 80% survived at room temperature.
ENHANCING CAPACITY AND COMPETITIVENESS TO FACILITATE INTERNATIONAL AND INTRA-REGIONAL TRADE
- Biotoxins Monitoring in the ASEAN Region
- Cold Chain Management for Seafood
- Accelerating Awareness on Fish Health Management in Southeast Asia: Reinforcement and optimization of fish health management and
However, any break in the cold chain would have cumulative effects on the final quality of seafood. Specifically, the project is aimed at upgrading the regional seafood industry in cold chain management and technologies, as well as developing generic cold chain management guidelines for the ASEAN regional seafood industry. Participants (left) and discussion (right) during the project start and planning meeting on Cold Chain Management for Seafood.
Following the Project Inception Meeting, MFRD also organized the Regional Workshop on Cold Chain Management for Seafood on November 17-19, 2015 at AVA/PHTC in Singapore. Participants (left) and actual monitoring of quality parameters (right) during the regional workshop on seafood cold chain management.
IMPROVING MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND APPROACHES FOR SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES
- Promotion of Fisheries Management and Combating IUU Fishing MFRDMD has implemented since 2013 project on “Combating IUU Fishing in the Southeast
- Management of Fishing Capacity
- Management of By-catch from Fisheries
- Promotion of Ecosystem Approach for Fisheries Management (EAFM) Under the “Human Resource Development for Sustainable Fisheries” of TD, promotion
TD also convened the "Regional Technical Consultation on the Regional Fishing Vessel Registry (RFVR): Use and Way Forward of RFVR Database as Management Tool to Reduce IUU Fishing in the Southeast Asian Region" on 2-4 June 2015 in Pattaya, Thailand. Participants in the Regional Technical Consultation on Regional Fishing Vessel Registration (RFVR): Use and way forward of RFVR database as a management tool to reduce IUU fishing in. RFVR database on web page as a tool to combat IUU fishing in the Southeast Asian region.
RTC on the Development of a Regional Action Plan for Fishing Capacity Management (15-17 December 2015, Phuket, Thailand). The project was also involved in the promotion of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM).
PROVIDING POLICY AND ADVISORY SERVICES FOR PLANNING AND EXECUTING MANAGEMENT OF FISHERIES
- Improving Understanding on the Status of Fishery Resources in Southeast Asia
- Regional Cooperation for Tunas Fisheries Management
- Small Pelagic Fisheries Management
- Research and Management of Sharks and Rays
- Conservation and Management of Eel Resources
- Improving Information and Statistics Collection for Management of Fisheries
A Japanese expert was invited to the forum to discuss and share information on the latest movement on sustainable fisheries management in Japan and the possibility of applying the TAE system in the Southeast Asian region. Research and management of sharks and rays in Southeast Asian waters" with the aim of promoting data collection of shark and ray species in the region as well as increasing the capacity of countries in data collection and identification of shark and ray species. This project was followed up by a subsequent project on "Research for Enhancement of Sustainable Utilization and Management of Sharks and Rays in the Southeast Asian Region", which MFRDMD implements during 2015-2019.
Meanwhile, policy issues of conservation and resource management of tropical eels for their sustainability are becoming more important not only in Indonesia, but also in the Southeast Asian region. The publication, to be published in 2017, will provide a basis for sustainable fisheries management in Southeast Asia.
ADDRESSING INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES-RELATED ISSUES FROM A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE
- Addressing International Fisheries-related Issues
After the workshops, activities were also carried out to pursue the compilation of data collected at selected landing sites of the respective countries (see also 4.4 on Research and Management of Sharks and Rays). Furthermore, the project also provided a platform for improving the use of fisheries statistics, integrating them with other forms of data and information to generate a better understanding of the region's fisheries resources. SEAFDEC also developed the Executive Report on International Fisheries-related Issues, which was presented at the 23rd Meeting of the ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Fisheries (ASWGFi) on 10-12 June 2015 in Myanmar.
SEAFDEC also participated in discussions related to fisheries policy frameworks and guidelines to ensure that regional specificities could be appropriately addressed and to harmonize regional policy frameworks developed by SEAFDEC with the global initiatives. Southeast Asia Regional Consultative Workshop on Implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Ensuring Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Alleviation (hosted by Indonesia on 24-27 August 2015 in Bali, Indonesia).
SPECIAL PROJECT
Fisheries and Habitat Management, Climate Change and Social Well-being in Southeast Asia
In 2015, the project implemented activities that include steps to achieve the goals of the three defined output goals mentioned above. At the last meeting of the steering committee (November 2015), the latest information on the progress of the cooperation of the two projects was provided. The project has also been in regular contact with the Fisheries Program of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to seek updates on the development of the fisheries strategy for the entire Mekong River Basin.
Information on the completion of the MRC fisheries program has been used as a basis for the SEAFDEC-Sweden project to take priority actions in 2016, including the organization of an ad-hoc Technical Advisory Body (TAB) meeting. The Regional Plan of Action for the Sustainable Exploitation of Neritic Tuna in the ASEAN Region (RPOA-Neritic Tuna) was approved by the 47th SEAFDEC Council (47 CM) and the 23rd ASWGFi meeting respectively in 2015 with additional notification in support of the RPOA neritic tuna by SOM-AMAF in 2015.
SEAFDEC PROGRAMS FOR 2016
Improving Management Concepts and Approaches for Sustainable Fisheries 10. Promotion of Countermeasures to Reduce IUU Fishing
Improving the collection and use of fisheries statistics and information for sustainable fisheries development and management in the Southeast Asian region.
Addressing International Fisheries-related Issues from a Regional Perspective 17. Assistance of Capacity Building in the Region to
Establishment and Operation of a Regional Fisheries Refuge System in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand. The 38th meeting of the SEAFDEC Program Committee agreed that once this project is approved by UNEP/GEF, the status of the project will be changed from “Pipeline Project” to “Ongoing Project”.
COOPERATION WITH DONORS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN 2015
Following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, discussions on proposed collaborative activities between SEAFDEC and CTI-CFF followed (August 3, 2015, Jakarta, Indonesia). In 2015, SEAFDEC continued cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on various priority issues, e.g. DT continued to serve as the Regional Facilitation Unit (RFU) of FAO in the implementation of the project on “Strategies for the Management of Temporary Trawl Fishing Animals (REBYC-II CTI)” with.
Discussions were therefore started in 2015 between SEAFDEC and JICA about the possibility of extending the functions of the M.V. While the cooperation and exchange programs set out in the original Agreement remain in force, extension of the Arrangement has been made retroactive to 1 April 2015.
ENHANCING SEAFDEC VISIBILITY
- Raising SEAFDEC image at national, regional and international levels
- Enhancing communication and information sharing both within SEAFDEC and with Member and non-Member Countries, other international/
- Strengthening SEAFDEC capability in information-related activities
- Regular monitoring and evaluation of information activities
Deployment of SEAFDEC officials to events organized by other organizations (288 SEAFDEC officials participated in 165 events: 110 officials in events at regional/international levels, and 178 at national local levels). To enlist the support of other organizations and donor agencies for relevant activities (total support received in 2015: USA represents non-regular sources of funds for the activities of SEAFDEC). Enhancing the capabilities of SEAFDEC staff in information related offices (through MRD taking into account the scope and requirements of staff involved, and during annual ISP meetings).
Strengthening the financial sustainability of SEAFDEC's institutional publications and information activities (through intensified sales of technical publications and souvenirs on a cost recovery basis). Organization of the sixteenth meeting of the SEAFDEC Information Staff Program (ISP) to monitor the implementation of information-related activities in line with the information strategies to improve SEAFDEC's visibility and communication (convened on 26-28 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).
SEAFDEC REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN 2015
Unaudited contribution received by SEAFDEC from Member States and other funding sources for 2015 (in US dollars).
SEAFDEC 2015
