Exploring the applicability of biological and socioeconomic tools in developing EAFM plans for data absent areas: Spinner dolphin EAFM for Kalpitiya,Sri Lanka |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Zoology Building, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 2TZ, UK;2. Department of Aquaculture & Fisheries, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila, Sri Lanka;1. Department of Botany, University of Hawai?i at Mānoa, 3190 Maile Way, Room 101, Honolulu, HI, 96822, USA;2. Center for Ocean Solutions, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA, 94301, USA;3. The Pacific Community (SPC), Anse Vata, Noumea, 98848, New Caledonia;4. Development Pathways, 5 Kingfisher House, Crayfields Business Park, New Mill Road, Orpington, BR5 3QG, United Kingdom;5. Palau International Coral Reef Center, P.O. Box 7086, Koror, 96940, Palau;6. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, University of Hawai?i at Mānoa, 1910 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI, 96822, USA;1. Fishery Resource Analysis and Monitoring Division, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2725 Montlake Blvd E, Seattle, WA, 98112, USA;2. Caelum Research Corporation Under Contract to Northwest Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2725 Montlake Blvd E, Seattle, WA, 98112, USA;3. International Pacific Halibut Commission, 2320 West Commodore Way, Suite 300, Seattle, WA, 98199, USA;1. School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland;2. Institute for Theoretical and High Energy Physics (LPTHE), University Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris, France;1. Instituto de Investigación para la Gestión Integrada de Zonas Costeras (IGIC), Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, C/ Paraninf, 1, 46730 Grau de Gandia, Spain;2. Sociology I, Department Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociología, UNED C/Obispo Trejo, s/n 28040, Madrid;3. Instituto de Investigación para la Gestión Integrada de Zonas Costeras (IGIC), Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, C/Paranimf, 1 46730, Grau de Gandia, Spain |
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| Abstract: | The ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM) methodology is currently considered the preferred option for long-term sustainability of fisheries and ecosystem services and is widely popularised. Manuals, guidelines and training have been given to many nations, but the actual existence and execution of an EAFM plan is rare. The applicability and relevance of biological and socioeconomic tools to follow EAFM planning guidelines in a data absent area were explored in Kalpitiya, northwest Sri Lanka, where there is a population of spinner dolphins that the local community are especially dependent on through tuna-dolphin association fishing and dolphin-watching tourism. This paper provides background to the design and collection of information leading to the formulation of an EAFM management plan. Scoping and the determination of a fishery management area were completed through stakeholder consultations using a combination of interviewer-administered questionnaires, interviews, meetings, dolphin distribution data and existing management plans. Threats and stakeholder prioritisation were compiled and the final agreed fisheries management area covers a total area of 2445 km2 adjacent to the Kalpitiya peninsula. The completed EAFM plan contains 4 goals, 16 actions and 72 sub-actions agreed by stakeholders. It was concluded that both willingness of higher level stakeholders responsible for implementing regulations and working with grass-root level stakeholders are critical in developing a realistic and implementable EAFM plan. This work also highlights how data absence should not remain the bottleneck that hinders moving forward with EAFM approaches. |
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| Keywords: | Ecosystem approach to fisheries management Spinner dolphin Stakeholder engagement Gulf of Mannar |
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