EIFAAC International Symposium: Advances in Technology, Stock Assessment and Citizen Science in an Era of Climate Change
EIFAAC is the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission, which organizes its session and symposium every 2 years. The upcoming Symposium will be hosted by Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.
The Symposium will have five themes relating to inland fish stock assessment, developments in freshwater fish monitoring technologies, assessing the impacts of climate change on freshwater fish and their habitats and the role of citizen science. The fifth theme will focus on the pros and cons of traditional vs recirculation aquaculture systems.
Theme 2 on “Developments in freshwater fish monitoring technologies with an emphasis on nondestructive methods” could be of particular interest to some of the WGFTFB members or their colleagues. The theme is described as follows: “ Monitoring fish populations is an essential tool for quantifying population abundance and composition and assessing impacts of anthropogenic pressures. Conventional sampling such as electrofishing and netting surveys (fykes, gill nets, seine nets) and associated equipment can be expensive, difficult to transport and surveys are often limited to those waterbodies with road access or boat slips. Many conventional methods also require handling fish, which can cause stress, injury and sometimes mortality. Relatively new non-destructive sampling methods/technology, such as remote sensing (e.g. hydroacoustics, telemetry), visual observation (e.g. underwater
camera, snorkel surveys) and eDNA are becoming increasingly popular. Could these techniques be adopted for routine monitoring programmes, e.g. for Water Framework Directive or Habitats Directive monitoring.
The symposium will be well attended. We estimate about 130 scientists will join. So far 55 abstracts have been received, but there is still scope for sending in more abstracts and particularly posters. The Irish host is organizing beautiful field visits to the national park nearby the symposium venue and in the evenings a BBQ, pub tour and symposium dinner will be organized.
Schmidt Marine Launches New $3.5 US Million Global Fisheries Tech Initiative funding to support development of new technologies that increase fisheries sustainability Schmidt Marine Technology Partners will offer up to $3.5 (US). Additional information can be found at the proposals portal for the development of new technology in fisheries.
This annual award recognizes a member of the ICES community who has made ongoing important contributions to ICES in the field of marine science over a sustained period.
Thank you for encouraging and submitting nominations for this prestigious award!
ICES regrets to inform you that all Committee and Expert Group meetings, whether in-person, online or hybrid, scheduled between 7 March and 1 April 2022 will be cancelled or postponed. This unfortunately effects the meeting of the Joint ICES/FAO Working Group on Fishing Technology and Fish Behaviour (WGFTFB).
This is in response to the crisis in Europe which is compromising the participation of experts and making collaboration across the network difficult or impossible. Effective national participation in ICES groups is important for the integrity of our work and is critical for the provision and quality of data, science, and advice. The Council will be working to develop a longer-term strategy regarding this crisis and this will communicated as soon as possible, but before 1 April.
We are aware this will be very disruptive to your ICES work, but given the importance of ensuring all our member countries can contribute to the work of the organization, this drastic measure is critical to provide the time needed for a Council decision that can guide our work in these difficult times. Until a Council decision has been made we are unable to plan new meeting dates.
Anto, Daniel, and Jon (WGFTFB Chairs) on behalf of the ICES Chairs of Advisory Committee and Science Committee
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4) Please feel free to encourage others to join our group and the meeting. Information on how to become a member can be found here: https://wgftfb.org/annual-meeting/1486-2/
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One of the products that FAO plan to develop throughout this year within the framework of the GloLitter Partnerships project is a background study on fishing gear recycling. The study will address the following issues: (1) What are the current practices and mechanisms allowing the recycling of unwanted fishing gear (including both end-of-life fishing gear and retrieved Abandoned Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear) and Extended Producers Responsibility schemes for fishing gear; (2) how the identified practices/mechanisms could be incentivized or possibly regulated; and (3) what are the opportunities and challenges that such practices/mechanisms.
At the moment FAO are looking for suitable candidates that could lead and write this study under the supervision of the FAO GloLitter Project Task Force Unit.
Terms of reference of the lead author of the study in which you can see more details of the content of such a study: DRAFT TOR – GloLitter activity 1.4.2
Please note that, in order to be selected, candidates must be on the FAO roster of consultants. Candidates with a suitable profile, who are not part of the roster, must apply for the following vacancy announcement and pass the interview process:
FISHING TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS SPECIALISTS – 2102316
EIFAAC symposium, Killarney, Ireland, 20-21 June 2022
/in News/by Antonello SalaEIFAAC International Symposium: Advances in Technology, Stock Assessment and Citizen Science in an Era of Climate Change
EIFAAC is the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission, which organizes its session and symposium every 2 years. The upcoming Symposium will be hosted by Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.
The Symposium will have five themes relating to inland fish stock assessment, developments in freshwater fish monitoring technologies, assessing the impacts of climate change on freshwater fish and their habitats and the role of citizen science. The fifth theme will focus on the pros and cons of traditional vs recirculation aquaculture systems.
Theme 2 on “Developments in freshwater fish monitoring technologies with an emphasis on nondestructive methods” could be of particular interest to some of the WGFTFB members or their colleagues. The theme is described as follows: “ Monitoring fish populations is an essential tool for quantifying population abundance and composition and assessing impacts of anthropogenic pressures. Conventional sampling such as electrofishing and netting surveys (fykes, gill nets, seine nets) and associated equipment can be expensive, difficult to transport and surveys are often limited to those waterbodies with road access or boat slips. Many conventional methods also require handling fish, which can cause stress, injury and sometimes mortality. Relatively new non-destructive sampling methods/technology, such as remote sensing (e.g. hydroacoustics, telemetry), visual observation (e.g. underwater
camera, snorkel surveys) and eDNA are becoming increasingly popular. Could these techniques be adopted for routine monitoring programmes, e.g. for Water Framework Directive or Habitats Directive monitoring.
The symposium will be well attended. We estimate about 130 scientists will join. So far 55 abstracts have been received, but there is still scope for sending in more abstracts and particularly posters. The Irish host is organizing beautiful field visits to the national park nearby the symposium venue and in the evenings a BBQ, pub tour and symposium dinner will be organized.
For more information about the symposium, please visit: https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/news/events/eifaac-symposium-2022
Tourism information about the symposium venue can be found at: https://www.discoverireland.ie/Killarney
For further information please contact EIFAACsymposium@fisheriesireland.ie or the FAO secretariat to EIFAAC EIFAAC-Secretariat@fao.org
Information about EIFAAC can be found at: https://www.fao.org/fishery/en/organization/22050/en
New funding opportunity
/in News/by Antonello SalaSchmidt Marine Launches New $3.5 US Million Global Fisheries Tech Initiative funding to support development of new technologies that increase fisheries sustainability Schmidt Marine Technology Partners will offer up to $3.5 (US). Additional information can be found at the proposals portal for the development of new technology in fisheries.
ICES Outstanding Achievement Award 2022
/in News/by Antonello SalaNominations for the ICES Outstanding Achievement Award are now open. The deadline for nominations is 2 May 2022.
The award will be presented at the ICES Annual Science Conference (ASC) 2022 in Dublin, Ireland.
Thank you for encouraging and submitting nominations for this prestigious award!
ICES Awards Committee
Read more about ICES Awards
ICES/FAO WGFTFB22 cancelled or postponed
/in News/by Antonello SalaDear WGFTFB members,
ICES regrets to inform you that all Committee and Expert Group meetings, whether in-person, online or hybrid, scheduled between 7 March and 1 April 2022 will be cancelled or postponed. This unfortunately effects the meeting of the Joint ICES/FAO Working Group on Fishing Technology and Fish Behaviour (WGFTFB).
This is in response to the crisis in Europe which is compromising the participation of experts and making collaboration across the network difficult or impossible. Effective national participation in ICES groups is important for the integrity of our work and is critical for the provision and quality of data, science, and advice. The Council will be working to develop a longer-term strategy regarding this crisis and this will communicated as soon as possible, but before 1 April.
We are aware this will be very disruptive to your ICES work, but given the importance of ensuring all our member countries can contribute to the work of the organization, this drastic measure is critical to provide the time needed for a Council decision that can guide our work in these difficult times. Until a Council decision has been made we are unable to plan new meeting dates.
Anto, Daniel, and Jon (WGFTFB Chairs) on behalf of the ICES Chairs of Advisory Committee and Science Committee
WGFTFB meeting 2022. Information updated and abstract submission open
/in blog, News/by Daniel StepputtisDear WGFTFB-members,
the meeting is coming up soon. Therefore some updated information below
1) We are still planning a hybrid meeting, as the situation and possibilities for a physical meeting in March are not yet clear.
2) The website now contains more information about the meeting (time line, agenda, travel, accomodation etc.). See https://wgftfb.org/annual-meeting/
3) You can submit your abstracts now (deadline 28.02.2022). See https://wgftfb.org/annual-meeting/abstract-submission/
4) Please feel free to encourage others to join our group and the meeting. Information on how to become a member can be found here: https://wgftfb.org/annual-meeting/1486-2/
If you want to contact the chairs, please use chairs@wgftfb.org
Best regards
WGFTFB-Chairs
GloLitter Partnerships project
/in News/by Antonello SalaOne of the products that FAO plan to develop throughout this year within the framework of the GloLitter Partnerships project is a background study on fishing gear recycling. The study will address the following issues: (1) What are the current practices and mechanisms allowing the recycling of unwanted fishing gear (including both end-of-life fishing gear and retrieved Abandoned Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear) and Extended Producers Responsibility schemes for fishing gear; (2) how the identified practices/mechanisms could be incentivized or possibly regulated; and (3) what are the opportunities and challenges that such practices/mechanisms.
At the moment FAO are looking for suitable candidates that could lead and write this study under the supervision of the FAO GloLitter Project Task Force Unit.
Terms of reference of the lead author of the study in which you can see more details of the content of such a study: DRAFT TOR – GloLitter activity 1.4.2
Please note that, in order to be selected, candidates must be on the FAO roster of consultants. Candidates with a suitable profile, who are not part of the roster, must apply for the following vacancy announcement and pass the interview process:
FISHING TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS SPECIALISTS – 2102316
https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2102316&tz=GMT%2B02%3A00&tzname
Any questions please direct to GloLitter Partnerships Project Coordinator Ms. Amparo Perez Roda Amparo.PerezRoda@fao.org