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Description: Bureau of Marine Resources Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment Tourism Republic of Palau 3rd Regional Technical Meeting on Coastal Fisheries (RTMCF3) 5-8 November 2019 Noumea, New Caledonia King M. Sam Coastal Fisheries Technical
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slide1. Bureau of Marine Resources Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment & Tourism Republic of Palau 3rd Regional Technical Meeting on Coastal Fisheries (RTMCF3)
5-8 November 2019
Noumea, New Caledonia King M. Sam<br>
slide2. Coastal Fisheries Technical Priorities Highest priorities for coastal fisheries technical needs:
Updated Strategic Plan for Bureau of Marine Resources, noting:
Management arrangements for PNMS (multiple implementing agencies in MNRET, MOJ, PICRC)
Integrated fisheries management with state governments (scale up NRFC)
Institutional strengthening (i.e., research, monitoring, capacity building)
Sustainable financing
Established data management program, taking into consideration:
Development of SOPs
Inclusive of state governments, relevant agencies, markets (import/export), road-side vendors, etc.
Clear links to research (internal/external)
Recovery plans for threatened/exploited species and commercial exploitation<br>
slide3. Aquaculture Technical Priorities Highest priorities for aquaculture technical needs:
Full utilization of Palau Mariculture Demonstration Center, strengthening Fin-fish program
Establish consistent supply of giant clams for farmers, MPAs, added value products, etc.
Testing the feed for aquaculture fin-fish
Streamline collaborative efforts with technical partners (PCC, PICRC, etc.)
Increase the production capabilities for rabbitfish
Propagation experts for other species such as milkfish, shrimp and sea cucumber species
Nationally Integrated Aquaculture Program
Coordinated approach (using GIS, EAs, etc.) across states and communities; national framework for appropriate sitting for large commercial scale floating-cage aquaculture for fin fish
Established procedures with pertinent regulatory agencies, institutions (financial, research) & states
Inventory system in place with recovery plans for threatened/exploited species<br>
slide4. Actions Taken Since RTMCF2 (Nov 2018) Northern Reef Fisheries Project
Continued development of aquaculture farms supporting fishermen by the introduction of floating cage for rabbitfish
Establishment of NRFC fish market, supporting the uptake of pelagic fish
Establish partnership between community groups to complement value added marine and aquaculture and farm products
Resume construction of giant clam farms as alternative livelihoods for rural fishermen, in light of the opening of the new giant clam production center
Secured fishing vessel from Japan Government to support pelagic fisheries operation in the Northern Reef
OFCF to provide technical support in the survey and assessment of effectiveness of Palau’s FADs network
Established Fisheries Working Group (PICRC, TNC, PCS, BMR)
Choose Pelagics Initiative
Presidential directive requiring government functions and food service programs to choose pelagics
Incentivizing fishers to supply pelagic fish consistently to the market (i.e., selling pelagics in return for data)
Community awareness on impacts to health and environment concerning reef fish vs. pelagics<br>
slide5. Coastal Fisheries Issues or Challenges Integration of coastal and oceanic fisheries (MNRET, MOJ, PICRC, State Governments)
Local expertise (i.e., research & monitoring, legal/policy support)
Sustained education & outreach program
Scaling up of innovative programs such as NRFC, requires sustained commitment and a long-term strategy<br>
slide6. Insert Image MESULANG<br>
5-8 November 2019
Noumea, New Caledonia King M. Sam<br>
slide2. Coastal Fisheries Technical Priorities Highest priorities for coastal fisheries technical needs:
Updated Strategic Plan for Bureau of Marine Resources, noting:
Management arrangements for PNMS (multiple implementing agencies in MNRET, MOJ, PICRC)
Integrated fisheries management with state governments (scale up NRFC)
Institutional strengthening (i.e., research, monitoring, capacity building)
Sustainable financing
Established data management program, taking into consideration:
Development of SOPs
Inclusive of state governments, relevant agencies, markets (import/export), road-side vendors, etc.
Clear links to research (internal/external)
Recovery plans for threatened/exploited species and commercial exploitation<br>
slide3. Aquaculture Technical Priorities Highest priorities for aquaculture technical needs:
Full utilization of Palau Mariculture Demonstration Center, strengthening Fin-fish program
Establish consistent supply of giant clams for farmers, MPAs, added value products, etc.
Testing the feed for aquaculture fin-fish
Streamline collaborative efforts with technical partners (PCC, PICRC, etc.)
Increase the production capabilities for rabbitfish
Propagation experts for other species such as milkfish, shrimp and sea cucumber species
Nationally Integrated Aquaculture Program
Coordinated approach (using GIS, EAs, etc.) across states and communities; national framework for appropriate sitting for large commercial scale floating-cage aquaculture for fin fish
Established procedures with pertinent regulatory agencies, institutions (financial, research) & states
Inventory system in place with recovery plans for threatened/exploited species<br>
slide4. Actions Taken Since RTMCF2 (Nov 2018) Northern Reef Fisheries Project
Continued development of aquaculture farms supporting fishermen by the introduction of floating cage for rabbitfish
Establishment of NRFC fish market, supporting the uptake of pelagic fish
Establish partnership between community groups to complement value added marine and aquaculture and farm products
Resume construction of giant clam farms as alternative livelihoods for rural fishermen, in light of the opening of the new giant clam production center
Secured fishing vessel from Japan Government to support pelagic fisheries operation in the Northern Reef
OFCF to provide technical support in the survey and assessment of effectiveness of Palau’s FADs network
Established Fisheries Working Group (PICRC, TNC, PCS, BMR)
Choose Pelagics Initiative
Presidential directive requiring government functions and food service programs to choose pelagics
Incentivizing fishers to supply pelagic fish consistently to the market (i.e., selling pelagics in return for data)
Community awareness on impacts to health and environment concerning reef fish vs. pelagics<br>
slide5. Coastal Fisheries Issues or Challenges Integration of coastal and oceanic fisheries (MNRET, MOJ, PICRC, State Governments)
Local expertise (i.e., research & monitoring, legal/policy support)
Sustained education & outreach program
Scaling up of innovative programs such as NRFC, requires sustained commitment and a long-term strategy<br>
slide6. Insert Image MESULANG<br>