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A Marine Spatial Planning Approach to Minimize Discards: Challenges and Opportunities of the Landing Obligation in European Waters
Iosu ParadinasRaul VilelaMaria Grazia PenninoJosé María BellidoGuillermo Bassubject
0106 biological sciencesComputer sciencebusiness.industry010604 marine biology & hydrobiologyEnvironmental resource managementFishingMarine spatial planning010603 evolutionary biology01 natural sciencesCentro Oceanográfico de A CoruñaGeneralLiterature_MISCELLANEOUSDiscardsSpatial ecologyPesqueríasObligationbusinessdescription
A sensible approach to minimize discards is to avoid areas or seasons where unwanted catch may be present. The implementation of a Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) approach to discard management requires the understanding of marine biological processes, as well as fishing conditions at a defined spatial scale. Mathematical models that analyze the spatio-temporal conditions of selected fishing areas allow the definition of different scenarios where discards are minimized by avoiding fishing for unwanted species and/or illegal specimens. Here we show some examples of how particular spatial models can be used for advice on MSP for discards. We introduce a geoserver GIS platform developed to produce maps of discard probability by using a Fishing Suitable Index. We also give an example of simulating virtual fishing closures. The inclusion of a Marine Spatial Planning approach to implement the Landing Obligation will bring some new challenges and opportunities. Finally, we will discuss and suggest some recommendations for its effective and successful implementation.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-20 |