Fisheries

Linking Conservation and Livelihoods in Lakshadweep's Tuna Fishery: Community-Based Monitoring of Baitfish Populations Along a Gradient of Fishing Pressure

Through this project we aim to gain a better understanding of baitfish populations in the Lakshadweep archipelago in light of physical, ecological and anthropogenic impacts. By involving local fisher folk in the research, we plan to establish long-term community-based monitoring of baitfish and eventually extend this to other marine resources in the island system.

Assessing Impact of Fisheries on Target Fish Populations and Socio Economic Drivers of Fisheries

The project aims to provide with a reliable baseline for the impact of fishing on fish demographics and to understand the associated socio-economic drivers of the industry.

Genetic Assessment of Commercial Shark Fisheries in the East Pacific to Improve Management and Conservation

The aim of the project is to support conservation and sustainable management of shark fisheries by incorporating important population genetic information.

Fish Migrations and Fishery Resources in the Ishasha River- Lake Edward Water System in Virunga (ViNP) and Queen Elizabeth National Parks (QENP)

The project aims to quantify the migratory patterns of fish species, identify vital spawning and breeding areas, and define migration extent and timing along the river and tributaries as appropriate.

Crater Lakes Catchment Reforestation and Environmental Conservation Project, Western Uganda

The aim of the project is to arrest the rapid degradation of natural forests around the crater lakes in western Uganda.

Conservation and Population Structure of Endangered Black Sea Harbor Porpoise (Phocoena Phocoena) Population at the Black Sea Coasts of Turkey

Principal aims of the project are to determine potential population structure according to their genetic diversity and to identify key habitats exposed to pressure of fisheries activities.

Assessment on Seahorse (Hippocampus) Resource in Phu Quoc Archipelago

The project aims to investigate the fishing status of seahorse resources to provide database for establishing a long-term monitoring program on conservation of the resources in Phu Quoc Island.

Empowerment and Capacity Building of Community Fishery Committee in Undertaking Community-Based Aquatic Resources (Wetland) Management and Conservation

The overall aim is to empower the locally elected community fishery management committee to improve wetland conservation by establishing a fish sanctuary where there is no human use to crate a safe ground for economically important wild aquatic living organisms to generate and a habitat for a number of globally threatened waterfowl species.

Assessment of Shellfish Biodiversity in the Mangrove Ecosystem Impacted by Shrimp Intensive Culture in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

This project aims to investigate the biodiversity of shellfish in the mangrove areas with and without effects of intensive aquaculture activities to produce a baseline for further conservation program of this group in mangrove areas.

By-Catch of Albatrosses and Petrels in Artisan Longline Fisheries in Northern Peru

The study will estimate how many albatrosses and petrels are caught and die in artisanal longline fishing operations in the north of Peru. We will determine an indicator of ‘interaction’ between seabirds and fisheries through on-board observations during normal fishing activities.