Optimising the use of nearshore fish aggregating devices for food security in the Pacific Islands

Optimising the use of nearshore fish aggregating devices for food security in the Pacific Islands Bell J. D. auteur aut IRD Albert J. auteur aut IRD Andréfouët Serge auteur aut IRD Andrew N. L. auteur aut IRD Blanc M. auteur aut IRD Bright P. auteur aut IRD Brogan D. auteur aut IRD Campbell B. auteur aut IRD Govan H. auteur aut IRD Hampton J. auteur aut IRD Hanich Q. auteur aut IRD Harley S. auteur aut IRD Jorari A. auteur aut IRD Smith M. L. auteur aut IRD Pontifex S. auteur aut IRD Sharp M. K. auteur aut IRD Sokimi W. auteur aut IRD Webb A. auteur aut IRD text journalArticle eng text/pdf born digital access It is widely recognised that anchored, nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) are one of the few practical 'vehicles' for increasing access to tuna to help feed the rapidly growing rural and urban populations in many Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs). However, considerable planning, monitoring and research is still needed to understand and fulfil the potential of nearshore FADs. Investments are required to (1) identify the locations where FADs are likely to make the greatest contributions to the food security of rural (coastal) communities, and yield good catches near urban centres; (2) integrate the use of FADs with other livelihood options available to rural communities and remove any blockages preventing such communities from harnessing the full range of benefits from FADs; (3) assess whether exclusion zones for industrial fishing provide adequate access to tuna for small-scale-fishers; (4) determine if small-scale fishers are able to catch sufficient tuna to meet the protein needs of rural communities; (5) evaluate whether FADs add value to coral reef management initiatives; and (6) improve the design and placement of nearshore FADs. This paper describes these investments and outlines other steps that governments and their development partners need to take to establish and maintain nearshore FADs as part of national infrastructure for food security of PICTs. specialized Pacific Islands Fish aggregating devices (FADs) Food security Tuna Small-scale fisheries Co-management PACIFIQUE ILES 040 098 Marine Policy 56 98-105 2015 0308-597X https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010064775 10.1016/j.marpol.2015.02.010 0308-597X [F B010064775] https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010064775 https://www.documentation.ird.fr/intranet/publi/2015/07/010064775.pdf Accès réservé (Intranet de l'IRD) IRD - Base Horizon / Pleins textes 2015-07-29 2017-08-23 fdi:010064775 fre