@article{fdi:010068275, title = {{M}anagement strategy evaluation using the individual-based, multispecies modeling approach {OSMOSE}}, author = {{G}russ, {A}. and {H}arford, {W}. {J}. and {S}chirripa, {M}. {J}. and {V}elez, {L}aure and {S}agarese, {S}. {R}. and {S}hin, {Y}unne-{J}ai and {V}erley, {P}hilippe}, editor = {}, language = {{ENG}}, abstract = {{E}nd-to-end ecosystem modeling platforms, including {OSMOSE}, are key tools for informing ecosystem based fisheries management ({EBFM}). {E}nd-to-end models ideally implement two-way interactions between model components, yet two-way interactions between high trophic level ({HTL}) functional groups and humans (fisheries managers and fishers) are currently missing in {OSMOSE}. {W}e developed a management strategy evaluation ({MSE}) framework for {OSMOSE}, which allows for feedback between {HTL} functional groups and fisheries managers. {T}his framework couples {OSMOSE} to a management procedure integrating decision rules and accounting for scientific uncertainty and the acceptable risk of overfishing. {W}e applied the {MSE} framework to the {OSMOSE} model of the {W}est {F}lorida {S}helf, so as to conduct an evaluation of total allowable catch ({TAC}) strategies for red grouper ({E}pinephelus mono) in a context of episodic events of natural mortality. {O}ur simulations indicate that {TAC} strategies that assume higher scientific uncertainty and/or lower acceptable risk of overfishing result in higher biomass-related metrics for red grouper. {H}owever, the levels of scientific uncertainty and acceptable risk of overfishing impose a trade-off between biomass-related and catch-related metrics for red grouper. {O}ur simulations also indicate that updating red grouper {TAC} more frequently in a context of episodic events of natural mortality does not have a large impact on biomass-related and catch-related metrics for red grouper and other functional groups. {T}he {MSE} we conducted for red grouper is strategic, and its outcomes, which were obtained under a specific set of assumptions, must be considered preliminary. {W}e discuss how future research could help enhance understanding of the possible impacts of {TAC} strategies for red grouper. {T}he {MSE} framework designed for {OSMOSE} links the dynamics of {HTL} functional groups to that of fisheries managers, thereby allowing {OSMOSE} to be better suited for informing {EBFM}. {T}his framework is an invaluable asset in assessing the performance of fisheries management strategies, but could also be used for other purposes, such as the evaluation of research monitoring programs.}, keywords = {{M}anagement strategy evaluation ; {E}cosystem modeling ; {E}nd-to-end model ; {T}otal acceptable catch ; {R}isk of overfishing ; {G}ulf of {M}exico ; {ETATS} {UNIS} ; {FLORIDE} {OUEST} ; {ATLANTIQUE} ; {MEXIQUE} {GOLFE}}, booktitle = {}, journal = {{E}cological {M}odelling}, volume = {340}, numero = {}, pages = {86--105}, ISSN = {0304-3800}, year = {2016}, DOI = {10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2016.09.011}, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010068275}, }