Impacts of current EU regulation on the UK whitefish value chain

Cod and haddock are two of the “big 5” UK supermarket fish species and intrinsic to fish and chip shops nationwide. UK whitefish fleets produce a significant amount, however there is a reliance on imports to maintain supply. The UK is in a strong position to compete for raw material from Iceland and Norway given high prices paid for imports and investment by Icelandic and Norwegian companies in the UK. Regarding UK production of whitefish, the European Common Fisheries Policy landing obligation has introduced significant uncertainty. To avoid discarding of any quota stock, fishing may be stopped before all target stocks quota is reached. For demersal fleets, there is a transition period between 2016 and 18 where target stocks are introduced according to Advisory Council and EU agreement and Article 15, with all quota stocks from 2019. As the capacity of the fleets balance to the new regulations, supply will likely return and if maximum sustainable yield (MSY) is reached in 2020 then an increase in TACs from current levels is likely too. However, markets and industries can change in a short period. Particularly, most processing companies are small to medium size enterprises and those that concentrate on cod and haddock may have to adjust their business. Fleets could be resilient to such short term reductions in landings however this cannot be assumed. The competitiveness of producers will surely be affected in the short to medium term as a result.     

Value chain analysis and small-scale fisheries management

A value chain analysis is conducted to identify upgrading, that is, improvements in quality and product design that enable producers to gain enhanced value or through diversification in the product lines served. However, a range of data and information of use to managing small-scale fisheries can be also be produced. Eight value chain studies, carried out for specific fish species in different locations around the Philippines, are examined. Policy and management lessons learned and interventions resulting from the value chain analysis for small-scale fisheries management are discussed. Recommendations for using value chain analysis in small-scale fisheries management include stricter regulation on size limits of harvest, monitoring schemes, certification processes, post-harvest facilities, seasonal closures, social enterprises, credit facilities, and habitat protection.     

Market assessment on the incentives and disincentives for the adoption of sustainable practices along the tuna value chain in Region 12, Philippines

With the world's increasing demand for tuna and the subsequent exhaustion of tuna stocks, this paper tries to assess the different attempts and/or practices that lead towards sustainability along the tuna value chain in the Philippines. In terms of economic gains, the net margins analysis, was used to measure the level of income of the actors which was considered as a factor that could possibly incentivize the adoption of sustainable practices, along with other market phenomena which were reviewed in this paper. These significant practices in the market include the provision of price premiums for the capture of mature tuna and the stringency of the market in terms of eco-labelling and certifications in contrast to the indifference of the local Philippine market in terms of preference. Lastly, having purse seine as a less sustainable method of tuna fishing, it was seen that there is a lack of incentive for them to adopt more sustainable practices.     

北京市区居住环境的区位优势度分析

首先选取服务设施、自然环境、交通状况、区位条件等因子作为北京市城市内部居住环境区位优势度的评价要素;然后构建评价模型,对北京市不同区域居住环境进行区位优势度评价,并分析其空间特征;进一步又研究了居住环境区位优势度与住宅价格的空间关系,以及与居民居住区位选择行为的关系;最后得出结论为,居住环境区位优势度空间变化趋势与商品房价格的空间分异以及居民居住区位选择的空间偏好具有相似性,即居住环境区位优势度高的地区商品房价格也相对较高,也是居民居住空间偏好地区。     

Saisonales Vorkommen von Arten der Saprolegniales und Leptomitales im Auesee und in der Fulda in Kassel (Hessen) unter Berücksichtigung fischpathogener Arten

Seasonal Occurrence of Species of Saprolegniales and Leptomitales in Lake Aue and the River Fulda in Kassel (Hesse) with Special Consideration of Fish Pathogenic Species In this study, we examined the occurrence of species of aquatic Oomycetes of Saprolegniales und Leptomitales in Lake Aue and the river Fulda in Kassel (Hesse, Germany) with special consideration of fish pathogenic species. We monthly collected water samples of both water bodies from July 2003 to June 2004. The baiting method was used to gain an insight into the specific seasonal occurrence of aquatic Oomycetes. Some species show a seasonal periodicity. Nine of 11 species of Saprolegniales isolated from the two water bodies, and Leptomitus lacteus (Roth) C. Agardh, one of the two species of Leptomitales, were already documented on fish according to references. Additionally, 7 of 10 species could according to references already be detected on fish species present in the two water bodies. Simultaneous measurements of limnological‐chemical parameters were done during the sampling of water for the isolation of aquatic Oomycetes. The results of some measurements, concerning the river Fulda, were additionally compared with the predetermined guideline values and limit values of water bodies of fish of the “Cyprinid region”.     

TTI介质相速度理论研究

依据三维TTI介质的相速度表达式,模拟并分析了三维TTI介质相速度图像。并且考查了不同的各向异性系数对TTI介质相速度的影响,为三维的TTI介质相速度的分析提供了理论依据,具有一定的实际应用价值。     

基于价值链理论的海湾扇贝价值增值研究

以迈克尔?波特的价值链理论为基础,结合海湾扇贝的特点,对海湾扇贝产业中价值增值的关键节点进行实证研究。研究发现,从价值构成结构看,资金、技术、劳动、管理等在各环节中对增值的作用也有较大差异。在育苗阶段,技术的作用非常明显;在养殖阶段,自然环境和劳动付出成为价值提升的关键所在;在加工阶段,资金、技术、劳动、管理等共同提升了价值;在销售阶段,推动价值提升更表现在"软实力"上。     

总体最小二乘拟合问题求解方法的比较研究

目前对总体最小二乘求解方法的研究,出现了奇异值分解的总体最小二乘法、顾及自变量和因变量误差的总体最小二乘法及正交总体最小二乘法.在模型推导的基础上,本文对3种总体最小二乘法在直线和平面拟合中求解的参数及其精度进行了分析,通过与最小二乘法的比较表明,总体最小二乘法得到的拟合结果更加稳健,且以正交总体最小二乘法的拟合结果为最优.     

基于水土流失防治的云南金沙江流域土地利用生态安全格局初探

在水土流失严重的云南金沙江流域,建立基于水土流失防治的土地利用生态安全格局是保住人民生命线的根本举措。水土流失山区土地利用生态安全格局的构建应以允许土壤流失量(即T值)为基础,一方面确保各地块的土壤流失降至最低,以保持地块的生态安全和可持续利用,另一方面使区域性的水土流失问题从根本上得到有效控制,促进区域性土地利用生态系统的安全性和可持续性,并极大地减轻中下游的泥沙淤积和洪水灾害。另外,还应因地制宜地推行多样化土地利用、发展多功能农业,建立斑块镶嵌性与生态多样性的土地利用空间格局。总体而言,云南金沙江流域土地利用生态安全格局设计应突出三大重点:(1)以坡地梯田梯地化、建立梯田梯地农业与地埂经济为重点的耕地与园地利用与治理;(2)以乔灌草结合、多层配置为重点的林地和陡坡退耕地的利用与改造;(3)着力于地面绿化(而非"空中绿化")的荒山荒地开发利用。     

我国东部地区NDVI与气温、降水的关系研究

利用东部地区的1982—2001年归一化植被指数(NDVI)资料以及131个标准气象台站的气温、降水资料,用相关分析、奇异值分析(SVD)方法研究了该地区的植被与气温、降水的相互作用,得到以下几点认识：NDVI的最大值滞后于气温最高值的时间尺度在一个月左右。前期气温与后期NDVI的相关系数在春夏为负值,在秋冬却以正值为主。前期植被与后期气温的相关系数以负值为主。NDVI最大值滞后于降水最大值的时间尺度在两个月左右,同期NDVI与降水的相关系数为负值,而无论降水超前于NDVI或者NDVI超前于降水的时间尺度大于1个月时,二者的相关系数转为正值。由SVD方法得到东部地区7月份的NDVI与8月份的气温、降水有较好的相关关系。河南西南部及东北部区域NDVI与大部分地区的气温为正相关;长江流域NDVI与32 °N以南地区的降水有较好的负相关。因此,前期植被的变化特征可以作为后期气温、降水的预报的一种参考因子。