Exercises

Objective: Familiarize Yourself with The Fisheries Manager cloud system

Background

This scenario is set in an imaginary fishing state. A fisheries policy has been implemented to ensure the constant availability of fishing data and statistics. Utilizing this information, the example highlights effective fisheries management that enables entry to lucrative fish markets, enhances food security and improves the health and prosperity of coastal communities.

The Department Of Fisheries (DOF) is responsible for Monitoring Control and Surveillance. The statistical unit and n-beach management units are tasked with gathering data in accordance with established plans for data collection and statistical programs.

The statistical unit aims to employ the method outlined in the FAO's sample-based fishery survey guidelines, which have been adopted and aligned to local conditions. This involves the team conducting bi-weekly visits to every landing site/port to collect samples from at least 40% of the fishing vessels operating there. According to the statistical unit's design, this methodology provides sufficiently accurate statistics for the capture fisheries.

In this scenario, we act as data collectors tasked with recording the catch from the artisanal fishing sector. This process is key to generating the necessary data for producing standardized, automated statistics and reports through The Fisheries Manager software.

Today, we focus on the T-Landing Site-1 landing site, home to 50 artisanal fishing vessels. These vessels vary in size but are generally equipped with one or two outboard motors and crewed by 2 to 4 people. On favorable weather days, these vessels usually set out on fishing expeditions between 5 and 6 a.m. By the afternoon, we witness a continuous return of these boats, marking the conclusion of a successful day's fishing.

The Survey Workflow

Step 1: The BMU team initiates a Survey Session for the landing site.

Step 2: Conduct an interview for each boat to gather information about the fishing trip.

Step 3: Collect data on the catch, specifying the quantity of each fish species caught during the trip.

Repeat the interview process for each boat until all interviews have been completed. Once all interviews are finished, update the Survey Session's status to Completed.

Step 4: Finally, the data collector submits the survey to the statistical unit for approval.