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Improving demonstrated environmental accountability in the Northern Territory fishing industry

Project number: 2004-008
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $160,000.00
Principal Investigator: Iain Smith
Organisation: Northern Territory Seafood Council (NTSC)
Project start/end date: 30 Jan 2004 - 29 Oct 2006
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Workforce
Sustainability
Resource Enhancement
Fisheries Management
Data

Need

During the past three years there has been an increasing interest in and understanding among licensee Associations of the role that environmental performance is playing in the future viability of wild catch fisheries in the Northern Territory.

There are now 8 Associations/Licencee Groups that want to develop Codes of Practice for their fisheries and at least 3 wish to progress to full environmental management systems at this stage, with more considering this.

With the predominantly negative media coverage of the fishing industry in the Northern Territory, the realization of these initiatives by industry will go a significant way towards changing its image within major sections of the community. At the same time, it will facilitate industry’s wish to ensure that it continues to sustainably harvest product as the industry further develops. The initiatives are in line with the strategic management directions of the NT Government.

The difficulty facing industry is that the Seafood Council, which administers all the Associations, does not have the staff to adequately assist these developments. The Seafood Council strongly believes that the relatively small investments over two years to fund a dedicated person to drive the developments at a detailed practical level will pay dividends worth many times the investments for industry, the Northern Territory community and the aquatic resources and ecosystems in waters adjacent to the Northern Territory.

Objectives

1. To develop and implement comprehensive Codes of Practice in the: NT Shark fisheryNT Spanish Mackerel fisheryNT Coastal Net fisheryNT Coastal Line fisheryNT Demersal fisheryNT Timor Reef fisheryNT Trepang fisheryNT Aquarium fishery.
2. To develop full Environmental Management Systems for the:NT Shark fisheryNT Spanish Mackerel fisheryNT Timor Reef fishery
3. To facilitate the development of a comprehensive communications strategy within industry and between industry and the wider community in regard to the benefits flowing from these initiatives.
4. To assist in engendering at the grass roots level within industry, a culture of continual improvement in environmental performance and maximization of product quality and value.
5. To assist in the review of the existing NT Crab Fishery Code of Practice.

Final report

ISBN: 0-646-46575-9
Author: Iain Smith
Final Report • 2006-11-22 • 154.48 KB
2004-008-DLD.pdf

Project products

Plan • 16.41 MB
2004-008 NT Timor Reef Fishery EMS.pdf
Plan • 22.01 MB
2004-008 NT Offshore Net and Line Fishery EMS.pdf
Plan • 16.81 MB
2004-008 NT Aquarium Fishery EMS.pdf
Plan • 16.60 MB
2004-008 NT Coastal Line Fishery EMS.pdf
Code of Practice • 5.96 MB
2004-008 Timor Reef Fishery Code of Practice.pdf
Code of Practice • 4.76 MB
2004-008 Trepang Fishery Code of Practice.pdf
Code of Practice • 6.08 MB
2004-008 Aquarium Fishery Code of Practice.pdf
Code of Practice • 6.00 MB
2004-008 Coastal Line Fishery Code of Practice.pdf
Code of Practice • 6.23 MB
2004-008 Demersal Fishery Code of Practice.pdf
Code of Practice • 6.27 MB
2004-008 Spanish Mackerel Fishery Code of Practice.pdf
Code of Practice • 6.02 MB
2004-008 Offshore Net and Line Fishery Code of Practice.pdf
Code of Practice • 6.48 MB
2004-008 Finfish Trawl Fishery Code of Practice.pdf
Guide • 5.17 MB
2004-008 Protected Species Awareness Information - Marine Turtles.pdf
Guide • 2.65 MB
2004-008 Protected Species Awareness Information - Dugong.pdf
Guide • 1.57 MB
2004-008 Protected Species Awareness Information - Sawfish.pdf
Guide • 1.80 MB
2004-008 Protected Species Awareness Information - Saltwater Crocodiles.pdf
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ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
TAGS
Tagging
Survey
Stock Assessment
Resource Access And Allocation
Reproduction
SPECIES
Banded Morwong
Southern Rock Lobster
Blacklip Abalone
Greenlip Abalone
Trumpeters
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The East Coast Trawl Fishery (ECTF) is spread over a large geographical area (from the Torres Strait to the Queensland/New South Wales border), and comprises a large number of small independent fishers. Importantly, it is one of Australia's largest fisheries and has an annual volume of 10,000 tonnes...
ORGANISATION:
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
TAGS
Stakeholder
Market Opportunities
Fisheries Management
Efficiency
Community
SPECIES
King Prawns
Banana Prawns
Tiger Prawns
People
Industry
Industry
Environment
Environment
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ORGANISATION:
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TAGS
Sustainability
Stock Assessment
Rac Cmwth
Modelling
Harvest Strategy
SPECIES
Swordfish
Marlins

Developing a community communication plan and communication resources for the seafood industry

Project number: 2001-310
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $107,000.00
Principal Investigator: Judith M. Ham
Organisation: Judith Ham Consulting
Project start/end date: 30 May 2001 - 30 Dec 2003
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Training
Sustainability
Stakeholder
Media
Innovation

Need

There is a government and community perception that women and regional communities are disadvantaged and require special consideration in regards to developing skills and securing a positive and productive future.

Much of the Australian seafood industry is based in regional Australia where the challenges to the industry include changing fisheries management regimes, physical and climatic environments, financial restraints, and increasing social and political impacts.

The women supporting the seafood industry need more information regarding how to-
organise local WIN activities, look for funding for activities, organise a school and communication education program, tame the media, do displays- for example in shopping centres or at community festivals and fairs, organise seafood festivals such as the Yamba and Geelong Seafood Festivals, lobby for support from communities and community leaders and make better use of communication technologies such as the internet and email.

Uniting women in regional Australia with common purpose and the necessary confidence, and communication and leadership skills is essential in maximising their input within the seafood industry and the local community.

The community needs better information about the seafood industry and seafood for consumption in regards to types of fishing activities, fisheries management, industry environmental and sustainability initiatives, research, careers and training, Indigenous fishing activities, aquaculture, seafood for good health, seafood handling and cooking with seafood.

Changing public perceptions about the seafood industry requires a broad and organised strategy aimed at all levels of the community.

This project provides a coordinated communication strategy for the under-utilised energies of women in the seafood industry, and becomes a core resource for WIN’s activities. The prosperity and longevity of WINSC relies on a high level of motivation among the women to give freely of their time and energies as well as financial and emotional support from the industry. To achieve representation and recognition they need to establish themselves as a credible and productive grassroots movement in the communities of regional Australia.

This project provides support for the skills development of women in the seafood industry to achieve the WINSC vision statement: 'The National Women’s Industry Network is a network of women in the fishing and seafood industry. Network members influence decision making to ensure a profitable, dynamic, secure, innovative and sustainable industry. An industry which is proactive and responsive to the needs of industry and the community (WINSC Annual Report 1999-2000)'.

Objectives

1. To provide necessary tools and resources for the development of skills for women to enable them to play a more active role in the image development of the seafood industry.
2. To develop and produce a Community Communication Plan (CCP) and Community Communication Kit (CCK) for use by seafood communities throughout Australia.
3. To develop and implement a Regional Action Plan(RAP) to distribute and implement the Community Communication Plan and Community Communication Kit (CCK). Regional meetings and workshops will be a vital strategy of the plan.
4. To conduct Communication Workshops at the WINSC National Conference to be held in conjunction with Seafood Directions 2001 in Brisbane in November 2001.
5. To provide future direction and plans for the ongoing management of community based communication.

Final report

ISBN: 0-646-43013-0
Author: Judith Ham
Final Report • 2004-01-16 • 1.35 MB
2001-310-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project provides strategies for all levels of the industry to effectively communicate with all levels of the community, including community leaders.

The communication resources provide practical, user-friendly information for individuals and groups to be active in consumer and community education about the seafood industry. It encourages community involvement in all aspects of the seafood industry. These communication tools have enduring qualities and can be used and referred to in many current and future situations.

The whole-of-industry approach extended the ownership and commitment to the processes of community communication. ASIC and WINSC along with SSA, OceanWatch, state industry organisations and various sections of government have assisted in the broad implementation of the Guide and Resources.

Through the collaborative processes in the development, distribution and implementation of the Guide, Resources and workshops, many individuals, groups and organisations have had the opportunity to work together on a proactive project.

Key words: communication, community communication, communication strategies

Project products

Guide • 35.88 MB
Community Communication Guide and Resource Folder.pdf

Summary

A community communication plan is essential for the seafood industry to approach the many challenges it faces in addressing current community attitudes and perceptions about the industry.

Fisheries management decisions increasingly take into consideration social and economic impacts as well as sustain-ability and environmental issues. Our industry’s strength lies in its ability to respond positively and clearly communicate its position within our dynamic society.

This guide is for the use of individuals and groups associated with the Australian seafood industry. It will be particularly useful for women involved in the industry -through the Women’s Industry Network Seafood Community [WINSC], and the local community networks they have created.

It should be used with the associated Resource Folder, which provides practical tips and examples for implementing action at a local and individual level.

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