Electronic Monitoring (EM) Of The Activities And Catches Of Purse- Seine Vessels: Update (Project D.2.A) | Bycatch Management Information System (BMIS)

Source URL

https://www.iattc.org/en-US/Event/DetailMeeting/Meeting-SAC-10

Citation

Román MH, Lennert-Cody C, Ureña E (2019) Electronic Monitoring (EM) Of The Activities And Catches Of Purse- Seine Vessels: Update (Project D.2.A). In: IATTC - 10th Meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee. IATTC-SAC-10-12, San Diego, California

Abstract

To explore electronic monitoring (EM) options for the tuna purse-seine fishery in the eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO), a proof-of-concept study for the small-vessel component (Classes 1-5) of the EPO fleet was initiated in 2018 (Project D.2.a), funded by the European Union. The low participation by Class 1-5 vessels has resulted in a delay in the project timeline and to the project being expanded to include Class-6 vessels. As of April 2019, four Ecuadorian vessels, two Class-6 and two Class 1-5 vessels, are participating in the project. Cameras have been installed aboard three of the vessels, and both the Class-6 vessels have tested them in fishing operations. Analysis of EM data from these vessels will begin soon. The project remains within budget, with sufficient funds available to reach completion. The project is scheduled to be completed in August/October 2020.