Transcript Why an NBII?

Science and Information for Managing the
World’s Oceans; A Coordinated Approach
to Understanding Fisheries.
Doug Beard, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA
[email protected]
Declines in Marine Fisheries
Spawning stock biomass and fishing
pressure for North Sea cod 1963-2002
From FAO 2004, Review of the state of world marine fishery resources
From European Environment Agency http://dataservice.eea.europa.eu/atlas/viewdata/viewpub.asp?id=1562
Biodiversity in Marine Fisheries
From Worm et al. 2006, Review of the state of world marine fishery resources
Climate Change & Ocean Acidification
From Guldberg et al. 2007, Coral Reefs Under Rapid Climate Change and Ocean Acidification
Ocean Governance
Multiple Conventions and Treaties
http://www.biodiversityasia.org/ecie/about.asp
Ocean Governance
Multijurisdictional
From Crowder et a. 2006,
Resolving Mismatches in
U.S. Ocean Governance
From IUCN 2003, Lee Kimball, Ocean Governance
Ocean Governance
Serving Many Different Goals, Missions & Priorities
Convention of Biological Diversity
1.conservation of biological
diversity (or biodiversity);
2.sustainable use of its
components; and
3.fair and equitable sharing of
benefits arising from genetic
resources
FAO's mandate is to raise levels of nutrition,
improve agricultural productivity, better the
lives of rural populations and contribute to
the growth of the world economy.
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission
UNEP - To provide leadership
and encourage partnership in
caring for the environment by
inspiring, informing, and
enabling nations and peoples to
improve their quality of life
without compromising that of
future generations.
is responsible for the
conservation and management
of fisheries for tunas and other
species taken by tuna-fishing
vessels in the eastern Pacific
Ocean.
Coordination across multiple options are necessary!
From http://ecosystems.noaa.gov/what_eco.htm
Clearly there is a role for Integration & Coordination
of Data!
These Systems Coordinate Data, not Information
GLOBAL Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
Clearinghouse Mechanism (CHM)
REGIONA
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Inter American Biodiversity Info. Network
North American Biodiversity Info. Network
NATIONAL NBII (US) CBIN (Canada) REMIB (Mexico)
ERIN (Australia)
LOCAL
TNC State Heritage
GAP State Information
County Park Information
Coordination of information or
knowledge about data is an integral
part of sustainable ocean
management
Govt. Based Forums Exist for
Knowledge Sharing
May Also Be a Role for
• Independent
• Non-Biased
• Consortium of Scientific Societies
To provide coordination of
knowledge across multiple
ocean topics
Existing Non-Governmental Science Coordination
But What About Fish?
WORLD COUNCIL OF FISHERIES SOCIETIES (WCFS)
The Council is a nonprofit, nongovernmental membership organization open to
scientific or professional fisheries societies and affiliated organizations. Other
fisheries organizations may become affiliates of the Council by a vote of the
Council’s Executive Board. The Council’s headquarters and Secretariat are
presently located in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, at the AFS headquarters.
World Council of Fisheries Societies
• Discussions began in late 1990’s, early 2000’s
• Formal Existence since 2002
• Organized the last three World Fisheries
Congresses
World Council of Fisheries Societies Members
Members
Indian Society of Fisheries Professionals
Affiliate Members
Mexican Fisheries Society
China Fisheries Society
Pakistan Fisheries Society
WCFS Strategic Goals
Goal 1. Provide a collaborative forum for exchange of
global fisheries research data and information.
Organize a World Fisheries Congress
Develop joint symposia
Develop interlinked web pages
Develop a common meetings calendar
Develop an electronic newsletter
Convene meetings of WCFS every 2 years
WCFS Strategic Goals
Goal 2. Promote the use of science in
development of fisheries policies.
Develop an international think-tank or
international specialist forum
Develop opinion pieces on fisheries issues
WCFS Strategic Goals
Goal 3. Facilitate development assistance, including
capacity building and technology transfer.
Develop mechanisms further collaboration
Develop continuing education workshops
Develop a list of courses or seminars
Develop a procedures guide for fisheries societies
Develop a list of Fisheries and Conservation Groups
Develop a forum on disaster relief and fisheries
Facilitate linkages among fisheries research institutions.
WCFS Strategic Goals
Goal 4. Develop review mechanisms to
provide guidance on regional and global
fisheries issues.
Develop a mechanism to review proposals
for fisheries related funding
Participate in reviews and training of
fisheries professionals.
Develop an international prize of
excellence in Fisheries
World Fisheries Congress Meetings
2nd, Brisbane 1996
1st , Athens 1992
4th, Vancouver 2004
3rd, Beijing 2000
5th, Yokohama 2008
WCFS Activities
Joint Symposium of AFS & JSFS on Coastal
Restoration
Joint Symposium of AFS & JSFS
on Wild Fish Disease, 2009,
Trans-Pacific Fish Health Forum
WCFS Activities
WCFS Activities
International Award of Excellence in Fisheries
Dr. Kurt Fausch,
Colorado State
University
What is the Role for WCFS in
Ocean Science?
• Capacity Building
• Unbiased, Independent Review Panels
• Facilitate Knowledge Sharing