A marine spatial planning approach to minimize discards: challenges and opportunities of the landing obligation in European waters
Bellido, J.M.; Paradinas, I.; Vilela, R.; Bas, G.; Pennino, M.G. (2019). A marine spatial planning approach to minimize discards: challenges and opportunities of the landing obligation in European waters, in: Uhlmann, S.S. et al. The European Landing Obligation. Reducing Discards in Complex, Multi-Species and Multi-Jurisdictional Fisheries. pp. 239-256. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03308-8_12 In: Uhlmann, S.S. et al. (Ed.) (2019). The European Landing Obligation. Reducing Discards in Complex, Multi-Species and Multi-Jurisdictional Fisheries. Springer Nature: Switzerland. ISBN 978-3-030-03307-1. xix, 431 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03308-8, more |  |
| Keyword | | | Author keywords | Discards GIS platform; Landing obligation; Maps of discard probability; Marine spatial planning; Simulating fishing closures |
| Authors | | Top | - Bellido, J.M.
- Paradinas, I.
- Vilela, R.
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| Abstract | 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. |
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