th
7
SPC HOF meeting
Oceanic Fisheries Programme –
Strategic Plan Outcomes
Oceanic Fisheries Programme
OFP Goal (FAME Strategic Plan 2010-2013)
“Fisheries exploiting the region’s resources of tuna,
billfish and related species are managed for
economic and ecological sustainability using the best
available scientific information”
Oceanic Fisheries
Programme
John Hampton
Paul Judd
Helene Ixeco
Stock Assessment &
Modelling
Oceanic Fisheries Data
Management
Peter Williams
Shelton Harley
Oceanic Fisheries
Monitoring
Ecosystem Monitoring &
Assessment
Tim Lawson
Simon Nicol
Tuna Tagging
WCPFC Services
- Simon Hoyle
WCPFC Services
WCPFC Services
- Bruno Leroy
- Nick Davies
- Caroline Sanchez
- Shelley Clarke
- Sylvain Caillot
- Tagging Statistician
National Services
- Don Bromhead
- Ashley Williams
Data Acquisition/Quality
Control
- Bruno Deprez
- Graham Pilling
- Deirdre Brogan
- Observer Data Quality
Officer (possible NZAID
position)
Ecosystem Dynamics
- Emilie Fernandez
Observer Training &
Coordination
- Peter Sharples
- Elodie Vourey
- Jeff Dubosc
- Cyndie Dupoux
- Siosifa Fukofuka
- Manasseh Avics
- New SCICOFISH pos (bioeconomic
modelling)
- Data Control Technician
- Valerie Allain
- Data Control Technicians
(10-14)
- Observer Data Manager
(possible NZAID position)
FFA & Sub-regional
National Fishery
Monitoring Support
- 3 possible NZAID
positions
Albacore Biology & Oceanography
- Karine Briand
- Malo Hoskins
National Services & Capacity
Building
- Colin Millar
IT Support
- Fabrice Bouye
- Emmanuel Schneiter
- Bryan Scott
Ecosystem Modelling & Climate
Change
- Jesus Jurado-Molina
By-Catch Mitigation & ERA
- Larissa Fitzsimmons
Oceanic Fisheries Programme
• Client-based scientific service delivery
– SPC members
– FFA and sub-regional groups
– WCPFC
• Capacity building a major cross-cutting theme
• 2011 working budget approximately 8.2 million
CFP units ~ AUD/USD 9 million
2011 Funding
Core
5%
2%
Programme funding
13%
AusAID projects
5%
WCPFC
41%
Japan
19%
NZ
PNG
2%
3%
3%
5%
Korea
GEF
1%
EU
Miscellaneous
Stock Assessment & Modelling
Result areas
• Result 1.1: Regional oceanic fisheries management
policy and decision-making by WCPFC are
informed by the best science-based stock
assessments and advice
• Result 1.2: FFA’s oceanic fisheries management
initiatives are supported by the best science-based
stock assessments and advice
Result areas
• Result 1.3: National tuna oceanic fisheries policy
and decision-making are informed by the best
science-based stock assessments and advice
• Result 1.4: Enhanced capacity of SPC members to
interpret stock assessment information and advice
Section structure
• Result 1.1 WCPFC:
– Simon Hoyle, Nick Davies, and Shelley Clarke (WCPFC)
• Result 1.2: FFA
– Graham Pilling (AusAID), and Bioeconomic modeller (SciCOFISH)
• Result 1.3: National
– Don Bromhead (Programme) and Ashley Williams (SciCOFISH)
• Other:
– Shelton Harley (Programme)
– Fabrice Bouyé (Scifish / SciCOFISH)
Result 1.1 WCPFC Outputs 2010
• Stock assessments (and associated development work)
for:
– Bigeye
– Skipjack
• Specific management advice:
– Historical and future status against reference points
– Projections for tropical tunas to assist CMM development
– Effectiveness of current measures, e.g. FAD closure
• Sharks
– Development of a three year research plan
WCPO Tuna Fisheries
2009 catches of 2,460,931 mt (highest recorded)
Purse seine catches of 1,886,548 mt (77% of total and highest recorded)
Skipjack: 1,783,986 mt (record);
Yellowfin 433,275 mt (30% down);
Bigeye tuna: 118,023 mt (lowest since 2001); Albacore: 125,647mt (2nd highest, SP highest)
WCPO Tuna Stocks
• Bigeye tuna – overfishing
is occurring and nearing
overfished
• South Pacific albacore,
yellowfin, and skipjack
tuna – neither overfished
nor is overfishing occuring
• All four stocks at or near
their lowest observed
biomass level
Result 1.1: WCPFC activities in2011
• Stock assessments (and associated development work) for:
–
–
–
–
Bigeye
Skipjack
South Pacific albacore
Yellowfin
• Specific management advice:
– Reference points
– Projections for tropical tunas to assist CMM development
– Effectiveness of current measures, e.g. FAD closure
• Sharks
– Indicator analysis
– Approach to nominate key shark species
– Progress towards a silky shark assessment
• TUMAS
What is TUMAS?
• TUna MAnagement Simulator
• Allows users to evaluate potential management
options for bigeye, yellowfin, and skipjack tunas
based on the real models and data used to assess
the tuna stocks
• Funded by the Pelagic Fisheries Research Program
(PFRP) in Hawaii.
• http://www.tumas-project.org/
Result 1.1: WCPFC Challenges
• Four stock assessments in a short time period
• Timely submission of data from non-SPC members
• Timely submission of observer data by SPC
members
Result 1.2: FFA outputs in 2010
• FFA level:
– Analysis of management options
– Support USMLT
• PNA level:
– Considerable input to support LL-VDS development
– Input to MSC certification as required
• Sub-committee for South Pacific Tuna and Billfish (SCSPTBF):
– Albacore CPUE
– Range contraction
– Characterisation of southern fisheries for albacore, striped
marlin, and swordfish
PNA – LL-VDS
Enter small vessel numbers for your EEZ here to calculate the number of larger vessels allowable within the scaled days, shown in the large vessel column (coloured cells)
Negative number and Red formatting in Large vessels means you have too many small vessels (see information table above)
At sea days by vessel
{interactive}
Large
Small
Scaled days under PAE
Total
FM
KI
MH
NR
PG
PW
SB
TV
37570
29640
12610
1170
8970
15600
21190
3250
130000
FM
KI
MH
NR
PG
PW
SB
TV
20000
20000
12000
1000
10000
1500
20000
4000
13481
8525
1881
231
606
9000
3244
31
Percentage distribution
Total
scaled days
37570
29640
12610
1170
8970
15600
21190
3250
Remaining
scaled days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Rough estimate of vessel numbers
Small
Large
Small
Large
Total
59.7%
70.1%
86.4%
81.2%
94.3%
14.3%
86.0%
99.2%
40.3%
29.9%
13.6%
18.8%
5.7%
85.7%
14.0%
0.8%
239
1269
137
19
159
25
392
258
607
143
188
8
232
330
45
2
846
1412
325
26
391
355
437
260
Estimated BET catch
(mt)
7,579
8,280
3,872
119
699
3,140
2,378
602
26,670
2) the number of LARGE vessels [number of small vessels adjusted automatically within scaled days constraints.]
Enter large vessel numbers for your EEZ here to calculate the number of small vessels allowable within the scaled days, shown within the small vessel column (coloured cells)
Negative number and Red formatting in small vessels column means you have too many large vessels (see information table above)
At sea days by vessel
{interactive}
Large
Small
Scaled days under PAE
Total
FM
KI
MH
NR
PG
PW
SB
TV
37570
29640
12610
1170
8970
15600
21190
3250
130000
FM
KI
MH
NR
PG
PW
SB
TV
38963
3050
11763
663
3213
4500
6488
63
4000
17000
2000
400
4000
7500
10000
2000
Percentage distribution
Total
scaled days
37570
29640
12610
1170
8970
15600
21190
3250
Remaining
scaled days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Rough estimate of vessel numbers
Small
Large
Small
Large
Total
90.7%
15.2%
85.5%
62.4%
44.5%
37.5%
39.3%
3.0%
9.3%
84.8%
14.5%
37.6%
55.5%
62.5%
60.7%
97.0%
466
193
134
12
51
75
127
4
180
286
200
13
1529
275
139
112
646
479
335
26
1580
350
266
116
Estimated BET catch
(mt)
8,733
7,253
3,896
109
1,191
3,186
2,149
559
27,074
SC-SPTBF – Range contraction
Yellowfin tuna: 1960s – 2000s
Present in both periods
‘Gone’ in 2000s
‘Appeared’ in 2000s
Bigeye tuna: 1960s – 2000s
Result 1.2: FFA activities in 2011
• FFA level:
– Support of Bioeconomic analysis of management options
– USMLT
• PNA level:
– Continued support of LL-VDS (with DM assistance)
– Characterisation of the longline fishery
– Input to MSC certification as required
• SC-SPTBF (and likely TVM):
–
–
–
–
Albacore CPUE
Oceanographic influences
Range contraction
Support development of a longline management system
Result 1.3: National outputs in 2010
• NTFSRs completed for:
– Tokelau and Samoa
• NTFSRs progressed for:
– Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Cook Islands, and Solomon Islands
• Attendance at national-level fisheries meetings in Tokelau
• Ad-hoc advice for Solomon Islands to support licensing
negotiations
• Initiated development of the country website
Country-level web sites
Result 1.3: National activities for 2011
• NTFSRs to be completed shortly:
– Tokelau, Samoa, Marshall Islands, Kiribati
• Other NTFRSs scheduled for 2011 or overdue:
– Cook Islands, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, American
Samoa, CNMI, Fiji, and Guam
• Input to tuna management plan developments in
any of these countries
• Issue-specific national reports (ISNRs – see WP3)
• Ad-hoc requests
Issue-specific national reports
• A mechanism to provide more frequent country
level analysis and advice on issues of general
interest within the region
• Economies of scale – undertake the same analysis
for multiple countries at the same time
• Better scientific insights – can examine patterns
across multiple areas to gain a better
understanding of overall processes
ISNR #1 Albacore CPUE .. progress
Result 1.3: National challenges
• Resources ......
• Coordination with members [and FFA] to ensure
that we are aware of when and where countries
require technical support
• Making the switch from the “large” NTFSRs to the
more streamlined versions supported by ISNRs
and ad-hoc requests
Result 1.4: Capacity building outputs
in 2010
• Fifth annual Stock Assessment Workshop (SAW)
• Continued development of workshop materials
and online exercises
• Improved knowledge levels measured through
‘before’ and ‘after’ testing and greater
participation in the work of the Scientific
Committee
• Attachments in conjunction with NTFSRs for
Tokelau and Cook Islands (early 2011)
Stock Assessment Workshops
• 43 participants over the
last two years
• 21 participants in 2010
from 14 SPC members
plus Indonesia,
Philippines, and Vietnam
• Four ‘graduates’ from
2009 instead attending
the Pre-assessment
working group
Result 1.4: Capacity building activities
in 2011
• Sixth annual Stock Assessment Workshop (SAW)
• Continued development of workshop materials
and online exercises, e.g. introducing TUMAS
• Attachments in conjunction with NTFSRs
Result 1.4 Capacity building
challenges
• Finding a more secure funding source available to
all participants …. e.g. WCPFC
• Supporting opportunities for further development
of workshop ‘graduates’
• Obtaining recognition of courses by an academic
institution (UoW initiative)
Fisheries Monitoring
Tim Lawson, Principal Fisheries Scientist
Deirdre Brogan, Fisheries Monitoring Supervisor
Peter Sharples, Observer Support and Development Coordinator
Sifa Fukofuka, Observer Training and Support Officer
Manasseh Avicks, Observer Training and Support Officer (North Pacific)
Result areas
• Result 2.1: WCPFC is provided with efficient and costeffective data management services to support regional
oceanic fisheries management
• Result 2.3: Enhanced national oceanic fishery monitoring
and data management by SPC members to meet national
and international obligations
• Result 2.4: Enhanced capacity of SPC members in fisheries
monitoring, data management and data use
Result 2.1: WCPFC Services
Activities in 2010
• Paired spill and grab samples were collected on purse seiners, and
the size selectivity bias of grab samplers was estimated from paired
samples from 17 trips. The results were published in Working Paper
SC6–ST–WP–2. Originally funded by WCPFC, but can also be
considered under Result 2.3, Enhancing National Monitoring.
• MFCL catch data were adjusted with species compositions
determined from grab samples corrected for selectivity bias. The
adjusted data were used in the 2010 stock assessments.
• The methodology for estimating the catches of key shark species in
the WCPFC Statistical Area using delta-lognormal models with
splines was extensively refined. The results will be published in a
SC7 working paper.
Spill sampling on a purse seiner in PNG (with Sifa, top left, and Peter, bottom right)
All Sets -- Spill Samples
N = 254
Bigeye,
4.7%
Bigeye,
3.5%
Purse-seine species compositions
determined from spill samples
(left) and grab samples (right)
Yellowf in,
28.7%
Yellowf in,
38.7%
Skipjack,
67.8%
Length frequencies from spill and grab samples
14%
Grab Samples (n = 17,083)
Percentage of Sampled Number of Fish
Spill Samples (n = 53,056)
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
28
32
36
40
44
48
52
56
60
64
68
72
Centimetres
76
80
84
88
92
96
100
104
108
Skipjack,
56.6%
Size selectivity bias in grab samples
All Species
24
All Sets -- Grab Samples
N = 254
112
116
Blue Shark
140
160
180
Thresher Sharks
200
220
140
160
180
200
Mako Sharks
220
140
160
180
200
220
40
40
40
40
40
40
20
20
20
20
20
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
-20
-20
-20
-20
-20
-20
-40
-40
-40
-40
-40
-40
140
160
180
200
220
140
160
180
200
140
220
Oceanic Whitetip Shark
140
160
180
200
160
180
200
220
Silky Shark
220
140
160
180
200
220
40
40
40
40
20
20
20
20
CPUE “Heat Maps”
Effect of latitude and
longitude on longline
catch rates of key shark
species determined from
observer data
0
0
0
0
-20
-20
-20
-20
-40
-40
-40
-40
140
160
180
200
220
140
160
180
200
220
Result 2.1: WCPFC Services
Activities in 2011
• Continued collection of paired spill and grab samples on purse
seiners. The goal is 30 more trips. But usually only two trips with
paired sampling are taken per vessel and the arrangements take
time, so this will continue through 2012.
• MFCL length data will be determined from grab samples corrected
for selectivity bias and the results will be used in stock assessments.
• Catches of key shark species by longliners and purse seiners in the
WCPFC Statistical Area will be estimated from observer data, using
delta-lognormal models with splines.
Result 2.3: Enhanced Fishery Monitoring in SPC Members
Activities in 2010
• Provided regional coordination of national fishery monitoring:
– Funding provided for staff in French Polynesia, New Caledonia and Tuvalu,
and for equipment in Fiji, FSM, Kiribati, Marshalls, Nauru, Niue and Tuvalu
– Duty travel by OFP staff to FSM, Kiribati, Nauru and Solomon Islands to
review tuna fishery statistical systems
– This activity is winding down with the conclusion of the GEF project.
• Developed and enhanced national observer programmes
– Competency based training (CBT) and other Pacific Island Regional Fisheries
Observer (PIRFO) standards slowed due to untimely passing of consultant
Simon Reid
• Developed procedures for the auditing of national tuna fishery
monitoring
– Procedures drafted for auditing logsheet and port sampling data collection
programmes and commenced for observer data
Result 2.3: Enhanced Fishery Monitoring in SPC Members
Activities in 2011
• Fisheries monitoring staff will be funded in French Polynesia and
New Caledonia with SCIFISH funds carried over from 2010.
• Will continue to provided regional coordination of national fishery
monitoring through provision of data collection forms and
reviewing national tuna fishery statistical systems.
• Will develop and enhance national observer programmes through
CBT and other PIRFO standards, particularly debriefing, with
consultant Grant Carnie.
• Will finalise procedures for the auditing of logsheet and port
sampling data collection programmes and further develop
procedures for observer data.
Result 2.4: Enhanced Monitoring Capacity in SPC Members
Activities in 2010
• National Tuna Data Workshops were held in FSM, Kiribati, Nauru
and Solomon Islands.
• A Debriefing Workshop was held (in collaboration with NMFS and
WCPFC) in Cairns in July, followed by a Regional Observer
Coordinators Workshop.
• Eight national and sub-regional observer training courses were held
with 137 trainees from FSM (43), Kiribati (46), Marshall Islands (13),
Nauru (2), Palau (2), Solomon Islands (15) and Vanuatu (16), and
assistance was provided for 3 national courses conducted in PNG.
• Training was provided for 6 observer trainers from FSM (1), Kiribati
(1), Marshall Islands (2) and Solomon Islands (2).
Port Vila
Pohnpei
Kavieng
Suva
Result 2.4: Enhanced Monitoring Capacity in SPC Members
Activities in 2011
• National Tuna Data Workshops are planned for Fiji, Marshall
Islands, Samoa and Tonga, and a Regional Artisanal Fisheries Data
Workshop is being considered.
• A Debriefing Workshop is being held at SPC headquarters from
February 28 to March 18.
• Nine national and sub-regional observer training courses will be
held with trainees from Cook Islands, FSM, Fiji, French Polynesia,
Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon
Islands, Tokelau, Tonga and Vanuatu, and assistance will be
provided for 3 national courses conducted in PNG.
• Training will be provided for observer trainers from FSM, Kiribati,
Marshall Islands, PNG and Solomon Islands.
A Plea to Members Regarding
Pre-Selection of Observer Trainees and
Generic Training Courses
• Pre-Selection Tests, with SPC Assistance
• Generic Courses, the Member’s responsibility
–
–
–
–
Fire Fighting at Sea
First Aid
Restricted Radio Operator
Safety at Sea
Data Management
OFP DATA MANAGEMENT SECTION
RESULT AREAS
• Result 2.1: WCPFC is provided with efficient and costeffective data management services to support regional
oceanic fisheries management
• Result 2.2: FFA’s oceanic fisheries management initiatives
are supported by efficient and cost-effective data
management services
• Result 2.3: Enhanced national oceanic fishery data
management by SPC members to meet national and
international obligations
• Result 2.4: Enhanced capacity of SPC members in data
management and data use
OFP DATA MANAGEMENT
STAFF
STAFF
Peter Williams
MAIN FOCUS
Result Areas 2.1, 2.2 and 2.4
Section Manager
Colin Millar
Result Areas 2.3 and 2.4
Database Developer/Analyst (National)
Emmanuel Schneiter
Result Areas 2.1, 2.3 and 2.4
Database Developer/Analyst (Regional)
Bruno Deprez
Result Areas 2.3 and 2.4
Data Audit Officer (SCICOFISH)
Bryan Scott
Result Areas 2.2 and 2.4
Fisheries IUU Liaison Officer (DEVISH2)
Observer data manager
Observer data audit officer
Result Areas 2.1, 2.3 and 2.4
Result Areas 2.1 and 2.4
DATA CONTROL TECHNICIANS
Nathalie, Stephanie, Christine, Sonja, Sylvie, Cathy, Tarina, Elodie, Nabila, Laure
OFP DATA MANAGEMENT
RESULT 2.1 – WCPFC Data Support
2010 Highlights
• WCPFC 2009 data compiled  WCPFC stock assessments
– Continued improvements in timeliness and quality of data provided ..
• WCPFC SC working papers…
–
–
–
–
•
•
•
•
•
Overview of the WCPO tuna fishery, 2009
Scientific data available to the WCPFC (highlighting data gaps)
Estimates of Annual Catches in the WCPFC Statistical area
Changes to data available for WCPFC stock assessments
WCPFC Tuna Fishery Yearbook (2009) published – November 2010
WCPFC public domain data (to 2009) generated – latest in Feb. 2011
Provision of summary catch/effort tables for the evaluation of CMMs
Support for ROP (Regional Observer Programme)
WPEA OFM (Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam)
– Significant improvements in data gaps …
OFP DATA MANAGEMENT
RESULT 2.1 – WCPFC Data Support
2011 Work Plan
• Continuation of standing commitments, including …
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
WCPFC Data compilation/management
SC/TCC papers
WCPFC Yearbook 2010
WCPFC public domain data
Dissemination of WCFPC data
Technical advice to WPEA OFM
… ad hoc requests …
• More resources and work to support ROP data management
– Recruitment of Observer Data Manager, Audit officer and new data entry technicians
– More comprehensive outputs for stock assessments and other WCPFC work
OFP DATA MANAGEMENT
RESULT 2.2 – FFA/PNA Data Support
2010 Highlights
• Provision of catch/effort data to FFA on a quarterly basis, with CES
• Training in use of CES database query tool (December 2010)
• Two papers provided for Annual US Treaty Consultation (March 2010)
– Preliminary overview of WCPO purse seine fishery (2009)
– US MLT observer data review (2009)
• Data support for FFA projects/working groups
– e.g. LL and PS VDS, MOW, TVM, SC-SPTBF
OFP DATA MANAGEMENT
RESULT 2.2 – FFA/PNA Data Support
2011 Work Plan
• Continuation of standing commitments, including …
– Papers for Annual US MLT Treaty consultation (March 2011)
– Provision of catch/effort data with CES (quarterly basis)
– CES training for FFA staff (Honiara, February 2011)
• Continued data support for FFA projects/working groups
– LL and PS VDS, MOW, TVM, SC-SPTBF
– Reconciliation of VMS and logsheet data
• Investigate the potential use and support of TUBs (observer
database) at FFA
– …mutual benefits …
• Enhanced contribution to FFA in MCS/IUU through the DEVFISH2
position
OFP DATA MANAGEMENT
RESULT 2.3 – National Data Management Data Support
2010 Highlights
• Database development
– TUFMAN updated to version 6
• (MS SQL backend; comprehensive development)
– TUBs (observer data management system) to version 2
• Database Installations/Distributions
–
–
–
–
Latest TUFMAN (v6) installed during visits to 8 countries during 2010
TUBs installed in 2 countries during 2010 on a trial basis
Ongoing quarterly distribution of CES and Observer Trip View Systems
Regular ‘remote’ updates of all systems
• Artisanal tuna fishery component developed in TUFMAN – TUFART
• Tools to distribute data and provide remote support, e.g.
– FILEZILLA and YOUSENDIT
– TEAMVIEWER
– facilitating the transfer of electronic data/scans over the internet
– facilitating the remote support of in-country database systems
OFP DATA MANAGEMENT
RESULT 2.3 – National Data Management Data Support
2011 Work Plan
• Database development
– New features planned for TUFMAN
 Enhanced reporting and mapping;
 Enhanced Data Quality Control using VMS data
 Consideration of a VDS management component (SPC/FFA)
– New features planned for TUBs
 Enhanced reporting
• Database Installations/Distributions
– TUFMAN (v6.xx) installed in remaining countries
– Remote updates of new TUFMAN versions, as required
– TUBS (Observer DB system)
• Updates for 2 countries
• Installed in a 3rd country
• On-board observer trial
– Ongoing quarterly distribution of CES and Observer Trip View Systems
– Artisanal Tuna Fisheries database installations, as required
OFP DATA MANAGEMENT
RESULT 2.3 – National Data Management Data Support
2011 Work Plan (continued)
• Database tools for identifying IUU fishing
(DEVFISH2)
• Significant enhancements to the “SPC Member
Countries Tuna Fisheries” web pages …
– (Fri. presentation)
• Continued enhancements/installations of data
and database support tools (e.g. SLOPS, TEAMVIEWER
and FILEZILLA)
OFP DATA MANAGEMENT
RESULT 2.4 – National Capacity building
2010 Highlights
• Fourth Tuna Data Workshop (April 2010)
• Assist with National Tuna Data Workshops (e.g. FSM, Kiribati)
• SPC/OFP Attachment training (in 2010 : KI [2], TV, VU, TK)
• Specific database training
– During visits to 8 member countries
– Tuna Data Workshop (April 2010)
– Attachment training at SPC (5 trainees)
(TUFMAN)
(TUFMAN & OBSERVER VIEWER)
(CES, TUFMAN & OBSERVER VIEWER)
OFP DATA MANAGEMENT
RESULT 2.4 – National Capacity building
2011 Work Plan
•
•
•
•
5th Tuna Data Workshop (April 2011)
Four SPC attachments planned for 2011
Continued assistance for National Tuna Data Workshops
Data Auditing
– In-country data audits (4 visits)
– New logsheet data Coverage reports (sent to all countries)
• Mini-workshop to complete SC7 National Fisheries Report (June 2011)
• TUFMAN Training (in-country during visits and SPC workshops)
• TUBs Training (in-country during visits and SPC workshops)
OFP DATA MANAGEMENT
MAIN CHALLENGES
2011 Work Plan
• Assisting countries obtain sufficient resources to manage their data
– Hardware (e.g. network servers, scanners, etc.)
– Human resources (data management staff)
• Efficiently allocating our resources to respond to member country
needs for data management …
• Balancing ever increasing workload from clients (member countries,
WCPFC, FFA and PNA)
Ecosystem Monitoring & Analysis
Result areas
Generation of enhanced data and analyses
• Result 3.1: Enhanced data on the biological characteristics of
oceanic species and their environment are available to
support stock assessment and ecosystem-based fisheries
management.
• Result 3.2: Appropriate ecosystem models and analyses are
available to inform ecosystem-based fisheries management.
• Result 3.3: Improved knowledge of the impacts of climate
change on oceanic ecosystems to inform adaptation.
Result areas
Provision of Advice
• Result 3.4: Regional oceanic fisheries policy and decision-making by
WCPFC is informed by science-based information and advice on
ecosystem issues.
• Result 3.5: FFA’s ecosystem-based fisheries management initiatives
are supported by the best scientific information and advice.
• Result 3.6: Ecosystem-based management of oceanic fisheries by
SPC members is supported by the best scientific information and
advice.
Section Summary
• 1 Programme Funded Position (section head).
• 14 Project Funded Positions
– 7 Internationally Recruited Positions
– 7 Locally Recruited Positions (1 shared with Data Management)
• Provide student supervision, guidance and
placement when feasible.
• Work program attempts to balance the
requirements of the project funding and any
additional needs of SPC members.
2010 Achievements
• Completion of our seamount investigation (GEF-OFM)
– Seamount database
– Identification of pelagic biodiversity hotspots
– Examination of the influence of seamounts on tuna catch
• Pacific Tuna Tagging Program (EU-EDF, GEF-OFM, NZAid, Korea, PNG-NFA)
– Established comprehensive tagging data for use in tuna stock assessment
– Launch of dedicated web site to access information
• Development of models for examining the impacts of climate change and
the benefits of different adaptations (AUSAid)
• Increased capacity of PIRFO’s to collect scientific samples (EU-EDF, WCPFC)
• Data collection for biological attributes for ALB completed (EU-EDF, WCPFC)
• Warmpool trophic ecosystem described (GEF-OFM)
• Bycatch Mitigation Info-System operational & web accessible (WCPFC)
• Seabird ERA completed (WCPFC)
Result 3.1: Enhanced biological data
• Tuna Tagging
– skipjack, yellowfin, bigeye (NZAid, PNG-NFA, EU-EDF, GEF-OFM, Korea, ROC,
FPF, ACIAR)
– South Pacific albacore (EU-EDF, Zoneco-NC)
• Age, Growth and Reproductive Biology
– South Pacific albacore (EU-EDF, WCPFC)
– bigeye, yellowfin (WCPFC)
• Trophic description of the Pelagic Ecosystem (GEF-OFM)
Tuna Tagging
B.Leroy, S.Caillot, C. Sanchez, S.Nicol, J.Hampton, Data Technician, Statistical Modeller
T.Usu (PNG), B.Kumasi (PNG), L.Kumoru (PNG), T.Lewis (consultancy), D.Itano (UoH)
2010 Achievements
• Over 270,00 tuna tagged
and released with over
15% of tags recovered.
• Activities focused on SP
ALB and the central pacific
region for BET, YFT and
SKJ.
Tuna Tagging - 2011
Field Activities
Data Analyses
• Commencement of new 3 year
PNG tagging campaign.
• 2 Central Pacific cruises
scheduled
• 1 SP ALB cruise scheduled
• Activities focused on SP ALB
and the central Pacific region
for BET, YFT and SKJ
• Opportunistic tagging to
supplement PTTP (Philippines
& Indonesia)
• Appointment of statistician
• Preparation of data and
provision of estimates for
stock assessments
• Analyses of PTTP data
• Inclusion of tagging data in
SEAPODYM
• Better inclusion of electronic
tagging data in MFCL
Tuna Biology
A.Williams, M.Hoskins, S.Nicol, S.Hoyle, S.Harley, C. Sanchez, J.MacDonald (consultant)
S.Retalmai (FSM), K.Sisior (Palau), B.Muller (RMI), P.Maru (Cook Is), T.Tavusa (Fiji), T.Raoulx (FP), H.Gossuin
(NC), K.Kumasi (PNG), J.Farley (CSIRO), N. Clear (CSIRO), D.Itano (UoH), K.Schaefer (IATTC)
2010 Achievements
2011 Activities
• ALB biological sampling completed
• Relationships between ALB, BET and
YFT longline catch and oceanography
completed
• BET biological sampling
• Introduction of biological sampling
training into PIRFO courses
• Finalise new ALB growth curve and
reproductive ogive for inclusion in
the next full stock assessment
• Spatial variability in BET growth
curve and reproductive ogive
completed. Revised growth included
in stock assessment.
• PIRFO standards for biological
sampling completed
• Certify 5 PIRFO trainers in biological
sampling
– 60 observers certified
Trophic Ecology
V.Allain, C. Dupoux, E. Vourey, E. Fernandez, J.Dubosc
2010 Achievements
• Analysis of 7000 stomachs from
77 species of top predators
• Description of trophic structure of
WCPO pelagic ecosystem
• Fat content analyses
Trophic Ecology
2011 Activities
• Increase databases of stomach content analyses, fat content
and tuna forage
• Data analyses:
– Albacore trophic ecology
– Tropical tuna trophic ecology in relation to FAD impact
– Importance of reef-related preys in tuna diet
Result 3.2: Ecosystem Modelling
(EU-EDF, GEF-OFM)
• Undertaken in collaboration with colleagues from
CLS, CSIRO & IRD
• SEAPODYM to model tuna distribution, abundance
and the influence of environmental variability
• ECOPATH/SIM to model the impact of tuna harvest
and catch of non-target species on ecosystem
structure and function
SEAPODYM
J.Jurado Molina, K.Briand, S.Nicol, J.Hampton, P.Williams, P.Lehodey (CLS), I.Senina (CLS)
2010 Achievements
2011 Activities
• Model diagnostics
• Reference models for SKJ, BET,
ALB, YFT completed for
different resolution forcing
data
• MFCL-SEAPODYM comparisons
• High resolution zooming
• Generation of EEZ reports
documenting influence of envt
variabilty on tuna distribution
• Peer review credibility
ECOPATH
V.Allain, S.Nicol, T.Lawson, S.Griffiths (CSIRO)
2010 Achievements
• Update of the warm pool
pelagic ecosystem model
• Calibration of the model
with time series of historic
biomass, fishing mortality
and fisheries catch trends
ECOPATH
V.Allain, S.Nicol, T.Lawson, S.Griffiths (CSIRO)
2011 Activities
• Improvement of the
model with enhanced
calibration
• Assess the impact on the
ecosystem and dependent
species of management
options
• Explore ECOPATH-derived
ecosystem indicators
Result 3.3: Climate Change
J.Jurado Molina, K.Briand, S.Nicol, J.Hampton, D.Bromhead, P.Lehodey (CLS), I.Senina (CLS),
C.Menkes (IRD), A.Vega (IRD), D.Margulies (IATTC), V.Scholey (IATTC), S.Griffiths (CSIRO)
2010 Achievements
• Contributed chapters to
CC Book (AUSAid)
– Vulnerability of trophic
ecosystem
– Vulnerability of tuna
fisheries
Predicted distributions of SKJ adult biomass in 2000 (left panel) and under
the IPCC A2 scenario in 2100 (right panel).
Result 3.3: Climate Change
J.Jurado Molina, K.Briand, S.Nicol, J.Hampton, D.Bromhead, P.Lehodey (CLS), I.Senina (CLS),
C.Menkes (IRD), A.Vega (IRD), D.Margulies (IATTC), V.Scholey (IATTC), S.Griffiths (CSIRO)
2011 Activities
• Ocean Acidification impacts on tuna (PFRP)
• Tuna impacts – multiple circulation models
(awaiting funding)
• Vulnerability of non-target species to climate
change and how this alters the impact of fishing
on the ecosystem (awaiting funding)
• Development of climate change indicators for
adaptation (awaiting funding)
Result 3.4 – 3.6: Advice
2010 Achievements
WCPFC
– By-catch Mitigation
Information System
– Seabird ERA
SPC
–
–
–
–
Deep-sea Snapper (TO & NC)
ERA workshop
NTFSRs
Participation in international
working groups
2011 Activities
WCPFC
– Priority for WCPO BET growth
study
SPC
–
–
–
–
Deep-sea Snapper
Ecosystem workshop
NTFSRs
Member reports
Member Reports
• Complement the Issue Specific National Reports
and NTFSRs
– environmental variability and climate change
• complement & update the national reports provided from
the book “Assessing the vulnerability of fisheries ……to
climate change”
– Pacific Tuna Tagging Project
• EEZ/sub regional reports
– Trophic dynamics
• Sub regional reporting