Progress 10/01/09 to 09/30/14
Outputs
Target Audience: Marine resource managers in the US and globally. These audiences have been better informed about utilizing the ecosystem approach to fisheries management, marine protected areas and co-management to ensure food security, biodiverstiy conservation and livelihoods Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? A training program on an ecosystem approach to fisheries management has been developed with NOAA and FAO and training provided in Asia and the US. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? The resultshave been provided through publications, scientific journal articles, training, internet, workshops, one-on-one consultations and presentationat meetings. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Guidance on innovative and alternative fisheries management strategies to ensure access to fish for food and livelihoods has been provided and disseminated inthe United States and globally. Guidance was provided on an ecosystem approach to fisheries management and marine spatial planning through publications and training and through materials on the internet.
Publications
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Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Peter F. Sale, Tundi Agardy, Cameron H. Ainsworth, Blake E. Feist, Johann D. Bell, Patrick Christie, Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, Peter J. Mumby, David A. Feary, Megan I. Saunders, Tim M. Daw, Simon J. Foale, Phillip S. Levin, Kenyon C. Lindeman, Kai Lorenzen, Robert S. Pomeroy, Edward H. Allison, R.H. Bradbury, Jennifer Corrin, Alasdair J. Edwards, David O. Obura, Yvonne J. Sadovy, de Mitcheson, Melita A. Samoilys, Charles R.C. Sheppard. 2014.
Transforming Management of Tropical Coastal Seas to Cope with Challenges of the 21st Century. Marine Pollution Bulletin.
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Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Robert Pomeroy; Kevin Hiew; K Ramdass; Jasmine M Saad; Paul Lokani; Grizelda
Mayo-Anda; Edward Lorenzo; Gidor Manero; Zhazha Maguad; Michael Pido; Gillian Goby. 2015. Moving Towards an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management in the Coral Triangle Region. Marine Policy. 51: 211-219
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Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Pomeroy, R, K. Baldwin and P. McConney. 2014. Marine Spatial Planning in Asia and the Caribbean: Application and Implications for Fisheries and Marine Resource Management.
DESENVOLVIMENTO E MEIO AMBIENTE. Vol. 32: 151-164
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Progress 01/01/13 to 09/30/13
Outputs
Target Audience: Marine resource managers in the US and globally. These audiences have been better informed about utilizing the ecosystem apporach to fisheries management, marine protected areas and co-management to ensure food security, biodiversity conservation and livelihoods. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? A training program on an ecosystem appraoch to fisheries management has been developed wtih NOAA (Essential EAFM) and training provided globally. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? The resutls have been provided through publications, scientific journal articles, training, internet and in-person consultations. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Continue on with the research on an ecosystem approach to fisheries management as it relates to food security.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Guidance on innovative and alternative fisheries management strategies to ensure access to fish for food and livelihood has been provided and disseminated in the United States and globally. Guidance was provided on an ecosystem approach to fisheries management through publications and training. Information has been provided on EAFM through the internet.
Publications
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Carbonetti, B, R. Pomeroy and D. L. Richards. 2014. Overcoming the lack of political will in small scale fisheries. Marine Policy
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Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Diana, J., H.S. Egna, T.Chopin, M.S. Peterson, L.Cao, R.Pomeroy, M.Verdegem, W.T. Slack, M.G. Bondad-Reantaso, and F.Cabello. 2013. Responsible Aquaculture in 2050: Valuing Local Conditions and Human Innovations Will Be Key to Success. BioScience. 63(4):255-262
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Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Green, A., L.Fernandes, A. White, J. Tanzer, P.M. Ali�o, J. Jompa, M. Knight, R. Pomeroy, H.Possingham and R.L Pressey. 2013. Designing tropical marine protected area networks to achieve multiple objectives. Marine Policy
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Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Pomeroy, R., R. Brainard, M. Moews, A. Heenan, J. Shackeroff, and N. Armada. Coral TriangleRegional Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) Guidelines. Publication. Honolulu, Hawaii: The USAID Coral Triangle Support Partnership, 2013.
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Book Chapters
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Pomeroy, R.S. 2013. Marine Fisheries in Crisis: Improving Fisheries Management in Southeast Asia. Chapter 5 in R. Hathaway and M. Mills (Eds) New Security Challenges in Asia. Woodrow Wilson Center Press, Washingon, DC.
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Progress 01/01/12 to 12/31/12
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Small scale fisheries make up a large proportion of the world's fisheries, both by catch and participation. Effective management is essential to ensure access to fish for food and income. Guidance on innovative and alternative management strategies and measures for small scale fisheries were developed and disseminated in the United States and globally. Guidance was provided on implementing an ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM)through publications and trainings. Technical assistance for supporting the development of marine protected areas in the US and globally was provided through publications and trainings. An estimate the total economic impact of maritime industries to the Connecticut economy was undertaken through the use of an economic input-output model. PARTICIPANTS: Dr Umi Muawanah and Mrs Nataliya Plesha of the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at UConn were involved in several of the projects including the economic analysis of the CT maritime economy. TARGET AUDIENCES: Target audiences are marine resource managers in the US and globally. These audiences have been better informed about utilizing the ecosystem approach to fisheries management, marine protected areas and co-management to ensure food security, biodiversity conservation and livelihoods. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
For the seven sector grouping of the Connecticut maritime industries, the estimated total output impact at the state level is nearly $7 billion (approximately $2000 per Connecticut resident). The total employment impact at the state level is nearly 40,000 jobs. The total added value impact at the state level is $4 billion. These outcomes are being used for state level economic development. Guidance on Marine protected areas and fisheries aspire to enhancing understanding of how MPAs can contribute to bridging fisheries management and biodiversity conservation objectives within broader management frameworks (i.e. EAFM). The target audience includes fisheries managers and environmentalists, as well as others with an interest in MPA planning and implementation. Increased coordination across sectors and agencies/departments and the integration of diverse interests and viewpoints are required if we are to successfully manage our oceans and their resources for future generations.
Publications
- Warner, T.E. and R.S. Pomeroy. 2012. Paths of influence: The direct and indirect determinants of Marine Managed Area success. Coastal Management 40:250267
- Muawanah, U, R. Pomeroy and C. Marlessy. 2012. Revisiting Fish Wars: Conflict and Collaboration over Fisheries in Indonesia. Coastal Management 40:279288
- Cinner, J and R S. Pomeroy. 2012. People and the Sea: A Festschrift Dedicated to the Career of Richard Pollnac. Coastal Management. 40:235238
- Ratner, B., E. Oh and R. Pomeroy. 2012. Governance reform from the bottom up: Learning from practice in fisheries co-management. Journal of Environmental Management 107:131139
- Warner, T.E. and R.S. Pomeroy. 2012. Creating compliance: a cross-sectional study of the factors associated with Marine Protected Area outcomes. Marine Policy 36:922932
- Pomeroy, R.S. 2013. Marine Fisheries in Crisis: Improving Fisheries Management in Southeast Asia. In R. Hathaway and M. Mills (Eds) Managing New Security Challenges in Asia. Woodrow Wilson Center Press, Washingon, DC.
- Pomeroy, R., B. Ratner, S. Hall, J. Pimoljinda and V. Vivekanandan. 2011. Rehabilitating livelihoods in tsunami-affected coastal communities in Asia. In: J. Gonsalves and P. Mohan (Eds.) Strengthening resilience in post-disaster situations: stories, experiences and lessons from South Asia. International Development Research Centre, Ottawa, Canada.
- FAO. 2012. Fisheries management. 4. Marine protected areas and fisheries. FAO Technical Guidelines for Responsible Fisheries. No. 4, Supplement 4. Rome, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, 198pp.
- Pomeroy, R., N. Plesha and U. Muawanah. 2012. Valuing the Coast: Economic Impacts of Connecticuts Maritime Industry. CT Sea Grant.
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Progress 01/01/11 to 12/31/11
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Small scale fisheries make up a large proportion of the world's fisheries, both by catch and participation. Effective management is essential to ensure access to fish for food and income. Guidance on innovative and alternative management strategies and measures for small scale fisheries were developed and disseminated in a new book. Working with the US Coral Triangle Initiative, guidance on implementing an ecosystem approach to fisheries managment in the Coral Triangle region has been implemented through publications and trainings. Work on supporting a network of marine protected areas in the United States has produced a series of case studies and Recommendations Regarding Marine Protected Areas and Healthy Coastal Communities. This work is undertaken with NOAA national marine protected areas center. Work has been ongoing in conducting an economic analysis of introduction of HAACP health hazard protocols on aquaculture operations in the NorthEast region. This work has been in cooperation with aquaculture extension specialists in the Northeast region. PARTICIPANTS: Niel Andrew, program leader on natural resources managment at the Worldfish Center in Penang, Malaysia co-edited the book on small scale fisheries management. Mrs Umi Muawwanah, PhD student, ARE (50% research assistant) assist in the economic analysis of introduction of HAACP health hazard protocols on aquaculture operations in the Northeast region. TARGET AUDIENCES: The target audience for one part of this project are national and local government officals and fisheries managers in the six countries of the Coral Triangle region. These audiences have been better informed about utilizing an ecosystem approach to fisheries management to ensure food security, biodiversity conservation and livelihoods in the region of 120 million people. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
The Coral Triangle (CT) is an area encompassing almost 4 million square miles of ocean and coastal waters in Southeast Asia and the Pacific surrounding Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Timor-Leste, and the Solomon Islands. Recognized as the global center of marine biological diversity, the region serves as the spawning and juvenile growth areas for five species of tuna, comprising the largest tuna fisheries in the world. The biological resources of the Coral Triangle directly sustain the lives of more than 120 million people living within this area, and benefit millions more worldwide. The natural environment of the Coral Triangle and the many goods and services it provides are at risk from a range of factors including over-fishing, land-based sources of pollution, and climate change. These factors have a negative impact on food security, employment opportunities, and the standards of living of people dependent on marine resources for their livelihoods. The work on Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) has led to legislative, policy and regulatory reform in the CT region to improve fisheries management and to address multiple needs of societies in the region. The book, Small Scale Fisheries Management: Frameworks and Approaches for the Developing World has led to improvements in fisheries management including addressing overcapacity, adaptive management and resilient fisheries management.
Publications
- Daw, T., K. Brown, S. Rosendo and R. Pomeroy. 2011. Applying the ecosystem services concept to poverty alleviation: the need to disaggregate human well-being. Environmental Conservation 38 (4): 370379.
- Helen E. Fox, Michael B. Mascia, Xavier Basurto, Alice Costa, Louise Glew, Dennis Heinemann, Leah Bunce Karrer, Sarah E. Lester, Alfonso Lombana, Robert Pomeroy, Cheri A. Recchia, Callum Roberts, James N. Sanchirico, Lida Pet-Soede, Alan White. 2011. Reexamining the science of marine protected areas: linking knowledge to action. Conservation Letters
- E. H. Allison, B. D. Ratner, B. Asgard, R. Willmann, R.S. Pomeroy and J. Kurien. 2011. Rights based fisheries governance: from fishing rights to human rights. Fish and Fisheries. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-2979.2011.00405.x
- Pomeroy, R.S. and N. Andrew (Eds.) 2011. Small-scale fisheries management: frameworks and approaches for the developing world. CABI Publishing, Oxfordshire, UK and Cambridge. MA, USA.
- Pomeroy, R.S. 2011. Chapter 5: Managing overcapacity in small-scale fisheries. In: Pomeroy, R.S. and N. Andrew (Eds.) Small-scale fisheries management: frameworks and approaches for the developing world. CABI Publishing, Oxfordshire, UK and Cambridge. MA, USA.
- Pomeroy, R.S., J. Cinner and J.R. Nielsen. 2011. Chapter 7: Conditions for successful co-management: lessons learned in Asia, Africa, the Pacific and the wider Caribbean. In: Pomeroy, R.S. and N. Andrew (Eds.) Small-scale fisheries management: frameworks and approaches for the developing world. CABI Publishing, Oxfordshire, UK and Cambridge. MA, USA.
- Jacinto, E.R. and R.S. Pomeroy. 2011. Chapter 9: Developing markets for small-scale fisheries: utilizing the value chain approach. In: Pomeroy, R.S. and N. Andrew (Eds.) Small-scale fisheries management: frameworks and approaches for the developing world. CABI Publishing, Oxfordshire, UK and Cambridge. MA, USA
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Progress 01/01/10 to 12/31/10
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Many concerns have arisen among stakeholders in New England fisheries about the design and implementation of catch share management. A study was undertaken to summarize and categorize the concerns that stakeholders expressed to facilitate joint problem-solving. In this study we summarized and categorized stakeholder concerns as articulated in a survey and then offer a preliminary evaluation of the application of solutions based on experience from other catch share programs.Our findings indicate that the most important actions necessary to ensure the success of catch share management in New England fisheries are increased education and community outreach, increased fishermen input, and a method to produce equity of impacts among active fishing boats. These suggestions arise from not only the disadvantages that fishermen identified during the interview process, but also from the great disparity of knowledge among fishermen. The pace of implementation of catch shares is too fast and may require more engagement with fishermen, which takes time if done properly. Many fishermen are frustrated because they do not fully understand catch share management. They also feel that regulations change too frequently to make rational business decisions. A concerted effort to increase industry participation and education is required to minimize future altercations and lawsuits. Work continued on ecosystem based fisheries management (EBFM). Working with the US Coral Triangle Initiative funded by US Agency for International Development, guidelines for EBFM in the Coral Triangle have been developed and are being reviewed by stakeholders in the six countries. Work is still ongoing on supporting the development of a network of marine protected areas in the United States. This work has produced a series of case studies on land/sea interactions of MPAs in the US and how they can best provide marine protection. This work is undertaken with NOAA National Marine Protected Areas Center. PARTICIPANTS: Maurice Knight, Program coordinator, Coral Triangle Support Program, Jakarta, Indonesia supported role on EBFM in the Coral Triangle Richard Pollnac, Jonathon Peros,Sam Grimly,Department of Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island co-researcher on catch shares study Anne Hayden, Teresa Johnson,University of Maine co-researcher on catch shares study Alexander Maas,Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Connecticut Sea Grant, University of Connecticut co-researcher on catch shares study TARGET AUDIENCES: New England fisheries stakholders impacted by catch shares including fishermen, processors, middlemen, boat owners, fisheries managers. These audiences have been informed about needs to improve the implementation of catch shares. Government fisheries managers and fishermen in the Coral Triangle region. These audiences have been better informed about moving towards the use of ecosystem based fisheries management. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
Working with Environmental Defense Fund and the New England Fisheries Management Council, the results of our survey of stakeholders in New England concerning catch shares has resulted in increased education and community outreach and increased fishermen input being undertaken by the National Marine Fisheries Service in New England. It is felt that this is leading to more industry participation and minimizing conflict and increasing the potential effectiveness of Sector Management. The Coral Triangle (CT) is an area encompassing almost 4 million square miles of ocean and coastal waters in Southeast Asia and the Pacific surrounding Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Timor-Leste, and the Solomon Islands. The Coral Triangle is also home to some 363 million people and encompasses economic zones in which each country has exclusive rights to marine resources. Recognized as the global center of marine biological diversity, the region serves as the spawning and juvenile growth areas for five species of tuna, comprising the largest tuna fisheries in the world. The biological resources of the Coral Triangle directly sustain the lives of more than 120 million people living within this area, and benefit millions more worldwide. The natural environment of the Coral Triangle and the many goods and services it provides are at risk from a range of factors including over-fishing, land-based sources of pollution, and climate change. These factors have a negative impact on food security, employment opportunities, and the standards of living of people dependent on marine resources for their livelihoods.The work on EBFM has led at national and regional levels in the Coral Triangle to the beginning of a stronger legislative, policy, and regulatory framework for achieving an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM), designed to plan, develop and manage fisheries in a manner that addresses the multiple needs and desires of societies, without jeopardizing the options for the future generations to benefit from the full range of goods and services provided by marine ecosystems.
Publications
- Sophea Un, Robert S. Pomeroy, So Nam and Kongkea Chhay. 2010. Market Channel and Trade of Fermented Small-Sized Fish Paste in Cambodia. International Journal of Environmental and Rural Development. 1(1): 145-151.
- L. R. Garces, M. D. Pido, R. S. Pomeroy, S. Koeshendrajana, B. I. Prisantoso, N. A. Fatan, D. Adhuri, T. Raiful, S. Rizal, A. Tewfik, and M. Dey. 2010. Rapid assessment of community needs and fisheries status in tsunami-affected communities in Aceh Province, Indonesia. Ocean and Coastal Management. 53: 69-79.
- Pomeroy, R., L. Garces, M. Pido and G. Silvestre. 2010. Ecosystem-based fisheries Management in small-scale tropical fisheries: Emerging models of governance arrangements in the Philippines. Marine Policy. 34, 298-308.
- T. Agardy, A. Datta, R. Pomeroy, and P. Townsley. 2010. Chapter 5: Implications for Policy Makers and Practitioners. In Silvestri, S., Kershaw, F. (eds.). Framing the flow: Innovative Approaches to Understand, Protect and Value Ecosystem Services across Linked Habitats, UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre, Cambridge, UK
- Pomeroy, RS. 2010. Economics of Adaptation to Climate Change:the case of Vietnams aquaculture sector.The WorldFish Center, Penang, Malaysia.
- Pomeroy, R.S. and N. Andrew (Eds.) 2011. Small-scale fisheries management: frameworks and approaches for the developing world. CABI Publishing, Oxfordshire, UK and Cambridge. MA, USA.
- Robert Pomeroy, Richard Pollnac, Alexander Maas, Jonathon Peros, Sam Grimly, Anne Hayden, Teresa Johnson. 2010. Goals and Concerns of Fishery Stakeholders in the Development of Catch Share Management in New England. Environmental Defense Fund, Boston, MA and Connecticut Sea Grant, Groton, CT.
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