PROJECT

2.1 Goal/Overall Objectives and Performance Indicators:

This Project titled “Rehabilitation of Fisheries Resources and Habitat/Fishing Grounds though Resources Enhancement” is being proposed to aim at;

1) Investigate/diagnose the fishery resource status of critical fishing grounds and fishery refugia sites;

2) Evaluate feasibilities and environmental/socio-economical impacts by resource enhancement practices; and

3) Develop regional management approach of coastal fisheries in the rehabilitated habitats in ASEAN Region.

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40 2.2 Expected Outcomes and Outputs:

The program for the fourth year involves development of diagnoses of critical fishing grounds and evaluation by resources enhancement practices, technical assistance led by pilot project sites for suitable resources enhancement practices and information dissemination on rehabilitation of fisheries resources and habitat/fishing grounds in ASEAN Region.

The expected outputs for the project include development of strategies for implementing resources enhancement program to promote sustainable fisheries resources enhancement, and development of human resources in ASEAN Member Countries for the implementation of resources enhancement programs. A series of the previous surveys and practices in the years 2010-2012 could greatly contribute distinct results and views.

The expected outputs for the project include development of strategies and guide line for implementing resources enhancement program to promote sustainable fisheries resources enhancement, developing human resources in ASEAN Member Countries for the implementation of resources enhancement programs.

2.3 Project Description/Framework

The project will be implemented through the following activities and sub-activities:

Activity 1: Development on diagnoses of critical fishing grounds and evaluation by resources enhancement practices

Sub-Activity 1.1 Investigation/review of the status of critical fishing grounds in the Southeast Asian region Investigation of the existing basic information and research works in identifying the critical fishing grounds as well as spawning and nursery grounds known also as “Fishery Refugia” for commercial fishes including bottom and pelagic species, will be conducted. Information collection would be conducted through deskwork and visit to the Member Countries. The results of the information gathering will be used for mapping and assessment by indices of the status of the critical fishing grounds in the region.

No Activity in 2013

Sub-Activity 1.2 Information collection on suitable designs of resource enhancement practices including their evaluation and promotion

Investigation of existing information and research works on the effective designs/models and methodologies for the resource enhancement tools/practices used in various fisheries habitat will be conducted. Information collection would be conducted through deskwork and designs/models experiment.

Sub-Activity 1.3 Workshop/Expert consultation on resource enhancement practices

This activity includes workshops as well as expert consultations to identify appropriate and effective resources enhancement tools for various fishery habitats.

No Activity in 2013

Sub-Activity 1.4 Workshop/Expert consultation on identification of critical fishing grounds and on regional habitat rehabilitation and management approach

The workshops/expert consultative meetings will be conducted on identification of critical fishing grounds and fishery refugia. This activity will also be developed based on recommendations during the organized regional workshops. Local people’s indigenous knowledge and participation will be major factors to bring about and sustain an active fisheries habitat rehabilitation and management program. Scientific data and

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information will be supported by the views of the local people who will choose the right means or methods to strengthen their activities.

No Activity in 2013

Activity 2: Technical assistance led by pilot project sites and capacity building on rehabilitation of fisheries resources and habitats/fishing grounds

Sub-Activity 2.1 Technical assistance in a pilot site for suitable designs of resource enhancement practices In this activity, selected onsite study and evaluation on enhancement practices including artificial reefs impact to fisheries resources and environment are conducted in Rayong province, Thailand.

Sub-Activity 2.2 Technical assistance in pilot sites for diagnoses of fishing grounds and evaluation of fishery ecosystem management

In order to develop strategies and actions in rehabilitating the critical fishing grounds as practical management measures, critical fishing grounds will be selected for diagnosing fishing grounds and monitoring the achievements of rehabilitation program in selected pilot sites such as sea grass beds for dog conch in Krabi Province, Thailand.

Also Case studies on the selected priority important fisheries ecosystem identified and evaluated in cooperation with Member Countries will be conducted including a case study by SEAFDEC on identification and evaluation of fisheries ecosystem in the freshwater reservoir in Nam Houm, Lao PDR.

Sub-Activity 2.3 Capacity building on rehabilitation practices of fisheries resources and habitats/fishing grounds

Capacity building on rehabilitation practices of fisheries resources and habitats/fishing grounds would be provided through a training course and study trip to transfer of assistance both in terms of technical and management aspects to Member Countries in order to enhance their capacities and awareness of fishery resources rehabilitation and habitats/fishing grounds practices

Sub-Activity 2.4 Capacity building on identification of critical fishing grounds and on regional habitat rehabilitation and management approach

Regional training course, which will strongly support the transfer of assistance both in term of technical and management aspects to promote the enhancement of fisheries habitat among Member Countries, to improve their capacities in the preservation and rehabilitation of critical fishing grounds and fishery refugia.

Activity 3: Promotion and extension on rehabilitation of fisheries resources and habitat/ fishing grounds in ASEAN Region

Sub-Activity 3.1 Information dissemination on rehabilitation of fisheries resources and habitats/fishing grounds for public awareness

Documentation of the best practices of the project implementation will be carry out, which can be used as inputs in the preparation of IEC (information, education and communication) materials for dissemination in the region.

Sub-Activity 3.2 Regional seminar for end of the project No Activity in 2013

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3. PROGRESS/ACHIEVEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES IN THE YEAR 2013