@DickeyCollas Ecosystem based approach to fisheries management Mark Dickey-Collas
EBFM
Balancing humanactivities & environmentalstewardship in a multiple use context
Pragmatic Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management
EBFM - wicked problems
Rittel & Webber 1973, Churchman 1976
Super wicked problems
1. Time is running out2. No central authority3. Those seeking to solve the
problem are also causing it4. Policies discount the future
irrationally
Priorities for EBFM, list of 26
Science Literature Fishing industry
1 Consider Ecosystem Connections Sustainability
2 Appropriate Spatial & Temporal Scales Develop Long -Term Objectives
3 Adaptive Management Stakeholder Involvement
4 Use of Scientific Knowledge Use of All Forms of Knowledge
Long et al. 2016. Key principles of ecosystem-based management: Fishers perspective
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http://www.ices.dk/community/advisory-process/Pages/Ecosystem-overviews.aspx
Review of examples:Ingredients for success in EBFM
• Develop frameworks for implementation
• Trade-offs & synergies
• Find a honest champion
• Use whatever governance mandate exist
• Acknowledge power of/ownership between sectors
• Use momentum but temper expectations
Marshak et al 2016
Scoping stakeholders
The clearer the scope, the better the outcome
Relevance, credibility, legitimacy
8 tenets for scientists, policy-makers, and managers
(i) engage with players early, often, and continually;
(ii) conduct rigorous human dimensions research;
(iii) recognize the importance of transparently selecting indicators;
(iv) set ecosystem targets to create a system of EBM accountability;
(v) establish a formal mechanism(s) for the review of science;
(vi) serve current management needs, but not at the expense of more integrative ocean management;
(vii) provide a venue for EBM decision-making that takes full advantage of IEA products;
(viii) embrace realistic expectations about science and its implementation.
Samhouri et al 2014
Building knowledge for EBFM
InformationICES data centre
UnderstandingICES science
Advice for managementICES advice
Ecosystem variability and change
• Carrying capacity & productivity
• Shifts in distributions & behaviour
Balancing humanactivities & environmentalstewardship in a multiple use context
Pragmatic Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management