Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecosystem-based fisheries management
are both completely devastated stocks? So how can that be sustainable? (and I'm assuming that if somewhere is using ecosystem based management appropriately, then fisheries would be sustainable). This is tangential to the article I'm writing, so I was just curious. But now I'm ever more curious... Wendee Blogs for Nature from the Bering Sea ~ http://tinyurl.com/2ctghbl ~~ Wendee Holtcamp, M.S. Wildlife Ecology ~ @bohemianone Freelance Writer * Photographer * Bohemian http://www.wendeeholtcamp.com http://bohemianadventures.blogspot.com ~~ 6-wk Online Writing Course Starts Sep 4 (signup by Aug 28) ~~ ~~~ I’m Animal Planet’s news blogger - http://blogs.discovery.com/animal_news -Original Message- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:ecolo...@listserv.umd.edu] On Behalf Of Jennifer Rhemann Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 6:09 PM To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecosystem-based fisheries management Wendee, have a look at www.ccamlr.org for an example of ecosystem-based management. The Commission to the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) regulates fishing and other resource-utilization activities in the Southern Ocean. (Patagonian toothfish, Antarctic toothfish southern bluefin tuna are some of the lucrative fisheries in the Southern Ocean.) Assessments by the Working Group on Ecosystem Monitoring and Management, the Working Group on Fish Stock Assessment and CCAMLR’s Scientific Committee form the basis of the regulatory measures, and they are developed in accordance with an ecosystem approach to management that acknowledges the interlinked and complex ecological systems of the Southern Ocean biomes. The conservation principles that guide CCAMLR’s management include “prevention of decrease in the size of any harvested population to levels below those which ensure its stable recruitment […]; maintenance of the ecological relati! onships between harvested, dependent and related populations of Antarctic marine living resources and the restoration of depleted populations […]; and prevention of change(s) or minimisation of the risk of change(s) in the marine ecosystem which are not potentially reversible over two or three decades, taking into account the state of available knowledge of the direct and indirect impact of harvesting, the effect of the introduction of alien species, the effects of associated activities on the marine ecosystem and of the effects of environmental changes, with the aim of making possible the sustained conservation of Antarctic marine living resources”. The incorporation of these principles into CCAMLR’s management practices is integral to CCAMLR’s aim to follow both a precautionary approach and an ecosystem approach to regulation of the harvesting of Antarctic marine living resources. In keeping with these principles, the CCAMLR Ecosystem Monitoring Program (CEMP) was created in 1984 to “(i) detect and record significant changes in critical components of the ecosystem, to serve as a basis for the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources and (ii) to distinguish between changes due to harvesting of commercial species and changes due to environmental variability, both physical and biological”. The Working Group on Ecosystem Monitoring and Management coordinates the efforts of the CEMP. Standard methods for data collection and analysis were first established in 1987 and revised in 1997. Via these methods, CCAMLR has collected and analyzed ecosystem data from numerous sites, species and other parameters. The CCAMLR Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS) for Antarctic toothfish is an example of application of an ecosystem approach and a precautionary approach to governance of living resources. The CDS aims to “(i) monitor the international toothfish trade (ii) identify the origins of toothfish imports or exports, (iii) determine whether toothfish catches have been made in accordance with CCAMLR conservation measures, and (iv) gather catch data for the scientific evaluation of toothfish stocks”. This program promotes responsible fishing techniques and accountability in the commercial fishing industry. The CDS operates in conjunction with CCAMLR monitoring programs for krill, finfish and sea birds in order to provide a more comprehensive view of the ecosystem health. Additionally, survey data (from fisheries and fishery-independent surveys) and strategic modeling are methods utilized by the CCAMLR Scientific Committee to assess ecosystem status. If you want more info, I'd be happy to send you the references for the above info or the paper (from which the above text is culled... sorry if it's still a bit too much for this forum). The CCAMLR website is well-written, and you'll find a wealth of information there. For other regional fisheries
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecosystem-based fisheries management
Wendee, have a look at www.ccamlr.org for an example of ecosystem-based management. The Commission to the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) regulates fishing and other resource-utilization activities in the Southern Ocean. (Patagonian toothfish, Antarctic toothfish southern bluefin tuna are some of the lucrative fisheries in the Southern Ocean.) Assessments by the Working Group on Ecosystem Monitoring and Management, the Working Group on Fish Stock Assessment and CCAMLR’s Scientific Committee form the basis of the regulatory measures, and they are developed in accordance with an ecosystem approach to management that acknowledges the interlinked and complex ecological systems of the Southern Ocean biomes. The conservation principles that guide CCAMLR’s management include “prevention of decrease in the size of any harvested population to levels below those which ensure its stable recruitment […]; maintenance of the ecological relati! onships between harvested, dependent and related populations of Antarctic marine living resources and the restoration of depleted populations […]; and prevention of change(s) or minimisation of the risk of change(s) in the marine ecosystem which are not potentially reversible over two or three decades, taking into account the state of available knowledge of the direct and indirect impact of harvesting, the effect of the introduction of alien species, the effects of associated activities on the marine ecosystem and of the effects of environmental changes, with the aim of making possible the sustained conservation of Antarctic marine living resources”. The incorporation of these principles into CCAMLR’s management practices is integral to CCAMLR’s aim to follow both a precautionary approach and an ecosystem approach to regulation of the harvesting of Antarctic marine living resources. In keeping with these principles, the CCAMLR Ecosystem Monitoring Program (CEMP) was created in 1984 to “(i) detect and record significant changes in critical components of the ecosystem, to serve as a basis for the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources and (ii) to distinguish between changes due to harvesting of commercial species and changes due to environmental variability, both physical and biological”. The Working Group on Ecosystem Monitoring and Management coordinates the efforts of the CEMP. Standard methods for data collection and analysis were first established in 1987 and revised in 1997. Via these methods, CCAMLR has collected and analyzed ecosystem data from numerous sites, species and other parameters. The CCAMLR Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS) for Antarctic toothfish is an example of application of an ecosystem approach and a precautionary approach to governance of living resources. The CDS aims to “(i) monitor the international toothfish trade (ii) identify the origins of toothfish imports or exports, (iii) determine whether toothfish catches have been made in accordance with CCAMLR conservation measures, and (iv) gather catch data for the scientific evaluation of toothfish stocks”. This program promotes responsible fishing techniques and accountability in the commercial fishing industry. The CDS operates in conjunction with CCAMLR monitoring programs for krill, finfish and sea birds in order to provide a more comprehensive view of the ecosystem health. Additionally, survey data (from fisheries and fishery-independent surveys) and strategic modeling are methods utilized by the CCAMLR Scientific Committee to assess ecosystem status. If you want more info, I'd be happy to send you the references for the above info or the paper (from which the above text is culled... sorry if it's still a bit too much for this forum). The CCAMLR website is well-written, and you'll find a wealth of information there. For other regional fisheries management organizations, some good information can be found at the following sites: http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/research/eedp/current_projects/rfmo/ http://www.illegal-fishing.info/item_single.php?item=documentitem_id=171approach_id=8http://www.sams.ac.uk/research/ecology/research/research-themes/properity-from-marine-ecosystems Best of luck with your research on this. I hope to be able to read your findings! Cheers,Jen Jennifer RhemannPolar Law MA Candidate, University of Akureyri, IcelandAssociation of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) Polar Policy/Law Discipline Coordinator Date:Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:43:07 -0500 From:Wendee Holtcamp bohem...@wendeeholtcamp.com Subject: ecosystem based fisheries management Are there any fisheries in the world that are actually managed using an ecosystem approach versus single-species stock assessment models? I know there's debate over whether the Bering Sea fisheries could become that way. The comprehensive research done there feeds into their regional fishery council's decisions, but I don't
[ECOLOG-L] Invasion Ecology textbook feedback
On behalf of Martha Hoopes via the IUCN Aliens listserve (www.issg.org/database/welcome/) Hello: My coauthors and I are embarking on a revision of our textbook, Invasion Ecology (Julie Lockwood, Martha Hoopes, and Michael Marchetti from Wiley, formerly Blackwell), and we are looking to find professors/instructors who have taught from the book. We would like to get your feedback on the book's strengths and weaknesses and so forth. To accomplish this I am soliciting names and e-mail addresses from people who have taught from the book, and then we will follow up with you by sending a questionnaire. No need to respond in detail to this message; I just need your name and contact information. Also, please respond to me -- mhoo...@mtholyoke.edu -- rather than to the entire listserv. Many thanks! Martha ** Martha Hoopes Biological Sciences Mount Holyoke College 50 College St South Hadley, MA 01075 413-538-2210 mhoo...@mtholyoke.edu
[ECOLOG-L] IPY Oslo Conference abstract deadline extended to 25 January 2010
Hello all, The International Polar Year (IPY) Oslo Science conference will be held from 8-12 June 2010 in Oslo, Norway. The IPY Oslo Science Conference will be the largest polar science conference ever convened, and, as can be seen in the five themes, many scientific disciplines will be represented. Theme 1. Linkages between Polar Regions and global systems Theme 2. Past, present and future changes in Polar Regions Theme 3. Polar ecosystems and biodiversity Theme 4. Human dimensions of change: Health, society and resources Theme 5. New frontiers, data practices and directions in polar research Abstract submission has been extended until 25 January 2010. At this time, abstracts for all themes of the conference have been received from 58 countries, largely coinciding with countries that participated in the International Polar Year of 2007-2008. I hope that you will consider sharing your unique perspective and expertise by submitting an abstract or otherwise participating in this international and interdisciplinary conference. Abstracts may be submitted at http://www.ipy-osc.no/section/1257865053.48. Please visit http://www.ipy-osc.no/ for more information on the conference and to see listings of the numerous sessions under each of the five main themes. Best regards, Jennifer Rhemann Polar Law M.A. Candidate University of Akureyri Iceland
[ECOLOG-L] FW: Postdoc Vertebrate Ecologist
--Forwarded Message Attachment-- Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 15:59:20 +0100 From: b.j.god...@exeter.ac.uk Subject: Postdoc Vertebrate Ecologist To: ctur...@lists.ufl.edu The following postdoc is currently available here at the Centre for Ecology and Conservation, University of Exeter. Please forward to likely candidates who are not (just) interested in turtles! Best Brendan Dr. Brendan J. Godley Associate Professor in Conservation Biology Centre for Ecology Conservation School of Biosciences University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus TR10 9EZ, UK Tel: +44 1326 371 861 Homepage: http://www.seaturtle.org/mtrg/ Editor-in-Chief, Endangered Species Research http://www.int-res.com/journals/esr/ University of Exeter School of Biosciences Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Vertebrate Ecology (Ref: N2073) Salary: £26,391 per annum Fixed term contract for two and a half years A postdoctoral research fellow is sought to carry out research on marine vertebrates in waters of the western English Channel as part of the EU INTERREG funded Channel Habitat Atlas for Marine Resource Management. Work will be carried out in conjunction with that already underway as part of the South West Regional Development Agency funded Penninsula Research Institute for Marine Renewable Energy based around the establishment of the WaveHub, an offshore wave energy generating facility in the waters off North Cornwall. This new full-time post is available from 1 June 2009 on a fixed term basis for two and a half years. Based at the University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus, the Research Fellow will lead research on cetaceans, seabirds, seals and basking sharks. Work will be carried out under the supervision of Drs Brendan Godley, Stuart Bearhop, Annette Broderick and Matthew Witt, but the successful candidate will also liaise closely with other staff from a range of institutions in the UK and France. The successful candidate will have a clearly established track record of publishing in peer reviewed ecological journals and will preferably have demonstrable project management and fund-raising skills. An ability to work both independently and within a team is essential. Applicants should also have marine vertebrate ID skills, experience in advanced statistics and modelling and be able to drive. Additional skills that would be advantageous include: ability of use GPS and GIS to record and analyse biological date; experience of ECOPATH and ECOSIM, remote cetacean monitoring and distance sampling; an ability to handle boats, and speak French.. Salary will be £26,391 pa. Please use Ref: N2073 as subject line for all correspondence Informal enquiries can be sent to Dr Brendan Godley, e-mail b.j.god...@ex.ac.uk. To apply, CVs and a covering letter with the contact details of three referees should be sent to Dr Brendan Godley electronically to at the e-mail address above with a hardcopy follow-up , Centre for Ecology and Conservation, University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9EZ, quoting the job reference N2073. The closing date for completed applications is 1 May 2009. Interviews will be held at the University's Cornwall Campus near Falmouth in mid May. The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity in its workforce and, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, is particularly keen to consider applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. To leave the CTURTLE list, send a message to: lists...@lists.ufl.edu with the message: signoff CTURTLE If you experience difficulty, send an email to: cturtle-requ...@lists.ufl.edu _ News, entertainment and everything you care about at Live.com. Get it now! http://www.live.com/getstarted.aspxThe following postdoc is currently available here at the Centre for Ecology and Conservation, University of Exeter. Please forward to likely candidates who are not (just) interested in turtles! Best Brendan Dr. Brendan J. Godley Associate Professor in Conservation Biology Centre for Ecology Conservation School of Biosciences University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus TR10 9EZ, UK Tel: +44 1326 371 861 Homepage: http://www.seaturtle.org/mtrg/ Editor-in-Chief, Endangered Species Research http://www.int-res.com/journals/esr/ University of Exeter School of Biosciences Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Vertebrate Ecology (Ref: N2073) Salary: £26,391 per annum Fixed term contract for two and a half years A postdoctoral research fellow is sought to carry out research on marine vertebrates in waters of the western English Channel as part of the EU INTERREG funded Channel Habitat Atlas for Marine Resource Management. Work will be carried out in conjunction with that already underway as part of the South West Regional Development Agency funded Penninsula Research Institute for Marine Renewable Energy
Re: [ECOLOG-L] ECOLOG-L Digest - 17 Aug 2008 to 18 Aug 2008 (#2008-228)
Re.: In search of Min/Max daily temperatures global dataset. http://www.cdc.noaa.gov/cdc/data.ncep.reanalysis.surface.html http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/regional_monitoring/ Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:15 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 17 Aug 2008 to 18 Aug 2008 (#2008-228) To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU There are 4 messages totalling 357 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. Massachusetts state job forester 2. In search of Min/Max daily temperatures global dataset. 3. Practical statistics courses 4. Mac or PC? Hardware issue -- Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:15:36 -0400 From: Swain, Pat (FWE) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Massachusetts state job forester The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries Wildlife (MassWildlife) is reposting a position for a forester. It should shortly be on the state website https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/3111/index.do select Dept. of Fish and Game, when it's posted the forestry position should show up. Check out the forestry section of the MassWildlife website: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/management/bdi/forest_mgt/forest_ mgt_home.htm John Scanlon ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] ) is the supervisor for the position and is the contact for questions about the job. To apply, follow the directions of the job posting through the person listed on the website (when they get it posted). DFW Forester Position Information Agency Name: Dept. of Fish and Game Official Title: Game Biologist II Functional Title: Wildlife Forester Full-Time or Part Time: Full Time Salary Range: $1704.13-$2,258.12 bi-weekly Number of Vacancies: 1 City/Town: Westborough Facility Location: Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Field Headquarters Application Deadline: 09-30-2008 The Forester works as a member of the Division's Wildlife Section under the supervision of the Forestry Project Leader. The Forester will develop, plan, and manage forestry activities on State Wildlife Management Areas, provide technical assistance to private and public landowners and organizations, and work cooperatively with the DFW Upland Program and Ecological Restoration Program Coordinators as part of the DFW Biodiversity Initiative to achieve the Division's forest habitat compositional goals. Duties: 1) Identify, evaluate, and prioritize candidate sites on DFW lands for timber and fuelwood sales to achieve DFW forest habitat composition goals. 2) Design, coordinate, contract, map, and administer forest resource inventories and biological monitoring at candidate sites. 3) Prepare detailed forest management site plans and forest cutting plans for candidate sites. 4) Design, contract, and administer invasive, exotic plant control activities at candidate sites. 5) Plan, coordinate, contract, map and administer all aspects of commercial timber and fuelwood sales to achieve DFW forest habitat composition goals, including public showings of candidate sites, facilitation of public, competitive bid processes, and direct supervision of contractors working on candidate sites. 6) Identify, secure, and obtain all necessary federal, state, and local permits required for management of candidate sites, including but not limited to permits under the MA Chapter 131 Wetlands Protection Act, the MA Chapter 132 Forest Cutting Practices Act, the MA Endangered Species Act, and the MA Historical Commission. 7) Maintain a GIS geodatabase of forest habitat management activities including but not limited to forest inventories, biological monitoring, forest management site plans, forest cutting plans, candidate management sites, areas harvested, volumes removed, infrastructure established, and revenues received, and invasive control activities. 8) Promote management of a diversity of forest successional habitats including both early- and late-successional forest types through creation and updating of educational materials, including the DFW Forestry Program webpage, facilitation of partnerships with other agencies and conservation organizations, and presentations to and participation in public workshops. 9) Provide technical assistance to other state and federal agencies, private, non-profit conservation organizations, town conservation commissions, and private landowners concerning management of forested wildlife habitats. 10) Maintain current literature review and summary on aspects of biodiversity and forested habitats. 11) Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: 1) Bachelors degree in forestry, wildlife management, or a closely related field, with a minimum of one years professional experience. 2) Possession of or ability to obtain a Massachusetts Forester's License. 3) Possession of or ability to obtain a Massachusetts driver's license. Preferred
