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Ecosystem based approach to fisheries management

Mark Dickey-Collas

EBFM

Balancing humanactivities & environmentalstewardship in a multiple use context

Pragmatic Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management

Generalised process

EBFM - wicked problems

Rittel & Webber 1973, Churchman 1976

Super wicked problems

1. Time is running out2. No central authority3. Those seeking to solve the

problem are also causing it4. Policies discount the future

irrationally

Where are we now?HOLAS II

EU marine strategy framework directive

Images: ICES

Priorities and Pressures

Holsman et al 2017

Priorities for EBFM, list of 26

Science Literature Fishing industry

1 Consider Ecosystem Connections Sustainability

2 Appropriate Spatial & Temporal Scales Develop Long -Term Objectives

3 Adaptive Management Stakeholder Involvement

4 Use of Scientific Knowledge Use of All Forms of Knowledge

Long et al. 2016. Key principles of ecosystem-based management: Fishers perspective

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http://www.ices.dk/community/advisory-process/Pages/Ecosystem-overviews.aspx

Review of examples:Ingredients for success in EBFM

• Develop frameworks for implementation

• Trade-offs & synergies

• Find a honest champion

• Use whatever governance mandate exist

• Acknowledge power of/ownership between sectors

• Use momentum but temper expectations

Marshak et al 2016

Scoping stakeholders

The clearer the scope, the better the outcome

Relevance, credibility, legitimacy

8 tenets for scientists, policy-makers, and managers

(i) engage with players early, often, and continually;

(ii) conduct rigorous human dimensions research;

(iii) recognize the importance of transparently selecting indicators;

(iv) set ecosystem targets to create a system of EBM accountability;

(v) establish a formal mechanism(s) for the review of science;

(vi) serve current management needs, but not at the expense of more integrative ocean management;

(vii) provide a venue for EBM decision-making that takes full advantage of IEA products;

(viii) embrace realistic expectations about science and its implementation.

Samhouri et al 2014

Building knowledge for EBFM

InformationICES data centre

UnderstandingICES science

Advice for managementICES advice

Ecosystem variability and change

• Carrying capacity & productivity

• Shifts in distributions & behaviour

Conservation & fisheries objectives

bycatch mixed fisheries

fleet dynamics ecosystem impacts

Balancing humanactivities & environmentalstewardship in a multiple use context

Pragmatic Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management

Thank you!

Picture: Terhi Minkkinen