Project Catch: A space based solution to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

Detsis, Emmanouil; Brodsky, Yuval; Knudtson, Peter; Cuba, Manuel; Fuqua, H.; Szalai, Bianca

doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2012.06.009

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“…Given that geographic and biological factors do not fully explain turtle export or IUU fishing patterns at the country level, governance may play a critical role in shaping trafficking networks. Effective enforcement requires independent monitoring programs, patrol surveillance in territorial waters, transparent systems of vessel flags identities, complete reporting to local and flag countries, universal vessel tracking, matching monitoring technology to capacity, and data sharing, for which many developing countries have limited capacity ( 41 , 43 ). In addition, closing IUU fishing enforcement loopholes requires interagency coordination, training law enforcement agencies that conduct inspections related to other illicit activities and cross-deputization agreements ( 44 , 45 ).…”

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The historical development of complex global trafficking networks for marine wildlife

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The complexity of trade networks is a major challenge to controlling wildlife trafficking and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. These networks may not be modern inventions, but have developed over centuries, from integrated global markets that preceded modern regulatory policies. To understand these linkages, we curated 150 years of tortoiseshell transactions and derived biologically informed harvest models to estimate the trade in critically endangered hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata). We find that trade networks concentrated in Southeast Asia harvested 9 million turtles, over six times previous estimates. These networks spread from within the Pacific, to the Indian and Atlantic basins, and became markedly more complex after 1950. Our results further indicate that the magnitude and extent of the coastally restricted hawksbill exploitation parallel current patterns of IUU fishing. Policies to combat these interlinked illegal practices should assimilate the important role of small-scale, coastal fisheries in these increasingly complex global networks.

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“…This can be achieved by increasing patrol efforts and the installation of fishing vessel tracking systems on commercial fishing vessels e.g., [82,83]. During the survey, remarks from fishers indicated that the process of installing tracking devices on fishing vessels has been initiated, and it involved the lake navigation authority, mobile company operators, and ZPWMA.…”

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Assessing the Sensitivity of Small-Scale Fishery Groups to Climate Change in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe

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Abstract:Climate change continues to pose threats to fisheries and fishery-dependent communities globally. Vulnerability to climate change is a function of exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity. Sensitivity is largely determined by the differences in socio-economic conditions among communities, and conflicts over resources often exacerbate this sensitivity. This study aims to understand factors affecting the sensitivity to climate change. The objectives are twofold: first, to develop indicators affecting sensitivity and to determine how they affect sensitivity, second, to compare sensitivity of two small-scale fishing groups (fishing camps and fishing villages). The study used twelve indicators, which are categorized into two; the community characteristics and assets, and threats and conflicts. Results show that fishing camps are less sensitive to climate change than fishing villages since they have more varied livelihood sources, such as crop farming. This allows for more sources of income. Both groups experience conflict with other lake users and wildlife attacks, which amplify their sensitivity through the reduction of fishing grounds and the damaging of fishing gear. It also shows that both climate and non-climate factors affect sensitivity, and understanding this can help to increase adaptive capacity. The findings allow for formulation of policy recommendations to help strengthen the livelihoods of small-scale fisheries.

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“…Application Examples.-Despite issues over unsecured information from AIS and the fishing industry's desire for confidentiality over fishing areas, a European Commission directive requires fishing vessels >15 m in length to operate AIS equipment, in part to mitigate the 48% of vessels that do sink, do so as a result of collisions with these fishing vessels (Detsis et al 2012). Such mandatory AIS carriage supports safety as well as more effective monitoring, control, and surveillance efforts, with non-AIS carriers capable of being automatically detected by SAR (Le Gallic and Cox 2006, Detsis et al 2012, Gjerde et al 2013. Several efforts are now underway to automate linkages between AIS and SAR around the world to monitor vessels (Detsis et al 2012).…”

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“…Such mandatory AIS carriage supports safety as well as more effective monitoring, control, and surveillance efforts, with non-AIS carriers capable of being automatically detected by SAR (Le Gallic and Cox 2006, Detsis et al 2012, Gjerde et al 2013. Several efforts are now underway to automate linkages between AIS and SAR around the world to monitor vessels (Detsis et al 2012).…”

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Conservation science and policy applications of the marine vessel Automatic Identification System (AIS)—a review

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Silber²,

Adams³

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The continued development of maritime transportation around the world, and increased recognition of the direct and indirect impacts of vessel activities to marine resources, has prompted interest in better understanding vessel operations and their effects on the environment. Such an understanding has been facilitated by Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), a mandatory vessel communication and navigational safety system that was adopted by the International Maritime Organization in 2000 for use in collision avoidance, coastal surveillance, and traffic management. AIS is an effective tool for accomplishing navigational safety goals, and by doing so, can provide critical pre-emptive maritime safety benefits, but also provides a data opportunity with which to understand and help mitigate the impacts of maritime traffic on the marine environment and wildlife. However, AIS was not designed with research or conservation planning in mind, leading to significant challenges in fully benefiting from use of the data for these purposes. We review present experiences using AIS data for strategic conservation applications, and then focus on efforts to ensure archived and real-time AIS data for key variables reflect the best available science (of known limitations and biases). We finish with a suite of recommendations for users of the data and for policy makers. Maritime vessel activities around the globe have frequently resulted in conservation impacts to wildlife; directly impacting individuals or groups of animals through disturbance, fatal strikes, and introduction of pathogens; or impacting habitats through anchoring (especially on corals), introduction of invasive species, air emissions, noise, and fuel spills (e.g.,

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Project Catch: A space based solution to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

Cited by 26 publications

References 15 publications

The historical development of complex global trafficking networks for marine wildlife

The historical development of complex global trafficking networks for marine wildlife

Assessing the Sensitivity of Small-Scale Fishery Groups to Climate Change in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe

Conservation science and policy applications of the marine vessel Automatic Identification System (AIS)—a review

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