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Impact Assessment of a Proposal to Reform and Modernise the Control System applicable to the Common Fisheries Policy (European Union): This evaluation undertaken by Poseidon and MRAG, in cooperation with IEEP, IFM and Oceanic Dev, evaluates the costs and benefits of proposed changes to the Fisheries control regime. The work quantifies the costs to each MS, and the benefits to the fishery sector as a result of improved compliance levels.
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A Global Record of fishing vessels: conceptual structure and governance arrangement: This report considers a possible conceptual structure and governance arrangement for a Global Record of fishing vessels. It is informed by case studies of other data portals, and by best practice for project governance.
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A Global Record of fishing vessels: project plan: This report updates a previous FAO feasibility study of establising a Global Record of fishing vessels. It suggests a number of activities and associated budgets for both a project justification and development phase, and for a project implementation phase.
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Abandoned lost and discarded fishing gear (Global): This report examines the extent of abandoned lost and discarded fishing gear, its impacts, and its causes. The report contextualises recent international concern over the issue in terms of legislative developments and committments, and proposes a range of recommendations for prevention.
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An Aquaculture Strategy for the Solway (UK): The completed aquaculture strategy for the Solway Firth that straddles both England and Scotland.
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An assessment of impacts of market environmental sustainability requirements on small scale fisheries (Global): This report assesses the evidence for whether small-scale fisheries have been disadvantaged by requirements in overseas markets to demonstrate environmental sustainability.
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Asian fisheries and aquaculture policy (Asia): This paper reviews fisheries and aquaculture policy in 14 countries in Asia. Policy content and trends are assessed in relation to a) the use of development and/or management targets, b) natural resource management issues, c) financial, economic and marketing issues, and d) socio-economic and poverty issues.
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Assessing the Impact of Development Assistance in Fisheries and Aquaculture (Global): This paper presents the findings of a review of programme evaluation reports of fisheries/aquaculture development assistance. Evaluations were reviewed so as to answer a number of research questions related to the quality of the evaluations themselves, the impacts and outcomes of development assistance (both positive and negative, intended and unintended), and the causes for these impacts and outcomes. The paper makes a number of recommendations as to how both future evaluations, and programme activities themselves, could be improved.
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Assessment of the Feasibility of a Regional Approach to the Delivery of Marine Biodiversity Action Plans (UK): The Hampshire and Isle Wight Wildlife Trust commissioned Poseidon to undertake a study to examine the feasibility of a regional approach to the delivery of marine Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) in the SE of England.
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Assessment of the Sustainability of Industrial Fisheries Producing Fish Meal and Fish Oil (Europe and South America): This report was commissioned by the RSPB in the Autumn of 2003 to assess the sustainability of those feed fisheries producing fish meal and fish oil.
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Certification and sustainable fisheries (Global): This study profiled various marine capture fishery certification schemes and private sector committments to sustainable sourcing. Based on available literature and a survey of certified producers and suppliers, it provided commment on the extent to which certification can bring about sustainable fisheries and other benefits. Suggestions were also provided on ways to increase certification in developing country fisheries.
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Climate change impacts on fisheries and fish trade in Commonwealth States (Commonwealth Developing States): This report describes impact pathways of climate change on fisheries, with a special focus on future implications for fisheries trade competitiveness in Commonwealth Developing States. It considers the physical impacts of climate change, and a range of adaptive and mitigating measures. Specific attention is paid to the need for coherence in different policy fora to deal with climate change issues.
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Comparative Regulatory Costs in Salmon Farming (UK): Poseidon, in association with Hambrey Consulting, led a team of Scottish, Norwegian and Chilean aquaculture experts in developing financial models for each producer country. The costs to production of regulation in each country were quantified. The study looked at the impact of regulation for the salmon growing sector in the three producing areas (e.g. restrictions on the size of production at a site due to discharge consents, medicine licencing and differences in planning regimes, etc.), including the cost of delay caused by regulation. The application of a 'user charge' i.e. the Crown Estate rent in Scotland and the Norwegian production licence (a large capital cost for new entrants, but a major asset to established companies) was found to be critical to the level of regulatory costs identified for producer countries.
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Determination of Environmental Variables of Interest for the CFP Capable of Regular Monitoring (European Union): The objective of this study was to determine the appropriateness and feasibility of extending the current obligations of EC Regulation 1543/2000 to include interactions between fisheries and the environment. In particular, the study examines the wide body of information available on (i) the environmental effects of fishing and (ii) the interactions between different elements of the marine ecosystem on fisheries and consumers.
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EU regional dependency on fisheries (EU): Funded by the European Parliament, this study was completed by Framian and Poseidon. It analyzes and presents statistical data on the regional (NUTS-2 level) role and importance of the fisheries sector and its four sub-sectors – fishing, fish processing, aquaculture and ancillary activities, in terms of creation of income and maintenance of employment, and dependency of the regional economies on the fisheries sector.
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Evaluation of prospective assessment, consultation and management actions that should be applied to the Grey mackerel (Scomberomorus semifasciatus) fishery in the waters off the former Douglas Shire (Far North Queensland). (Australia): Poseidon undertake a short scoping study to evaluate the processes that could lead to the establishment of management arrangements for the localised fishery in North Queensland, against best available evidence. The report contains a review of best available data, including catch information from local fishers and anglers. Poseidon also analysed the legislation and consultative processes that can and should be applied to the fishery by the Management authorities, and undertook a risk analysis.
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Fish Prices and Electronic Auctions (UK, Denmark, Netherlands, Spain, France and Belgium): This report examines market systems and prices in key European countries and explored the developments in e-electronic marketing along with the costs and benefits for producers, processors and consumers.
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Future Options for UK Fish Quota Management (UK): This study, undertaken for the DEFRA, UK presents an economic evaluation of the UK’s current fish quota management arrangements and appraises various options for the future, including the possibility of moving towards a system of ITQs.
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Ghost Fishing in European Waters (2005) (Europe): Description of the extent of ghost fishing in EU waters, building upon previous work by FANTARED and DEEPNET. Provides a biological and economic analysis of impacts and recommends approaches for mitigation and management.
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Impact of Aquaculture in Sensitive Coastal Areas (Europe): Report to DG FISH of the European Commission in investigating the impact of aquaculture in sensitive coastal areas. The reports categories these impacts and provides a framework for assessing their impact on key habitats and species in Europe.
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Literature review of studies on poverty in fishing communities (FAO): A literature review was completed of studies on poverty in fishing communities and lessons learned in using the sustainable livelihoods approach (SLA) in poverty alleviation strategies.
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NEWSLETTER September 2009: A brief summary of our work over the previous 12 months.
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Policy and legislative frameworks for co-management in Asia and the Pacific (FAO): This report profiles the policy and legislative frameworks for co-management in a number of Asian and Pacific countries. Key lessons are extracted on policy and legislative conditions that are particularly supportive of successful co-management
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Synthesis report on pro-poor fisheries trade between Asia and Europe (Reg): This report is the final synthesis report of a project conducted in association with NACA and STREAM in Bangkok. The project examined pro-poor trade options for ornamental fish exports from Indonesia and the Philippines to Europe, and for shrimp exports from Vietnam to Europe. The report highlights key research findings and makes a number of important policy recommendations.
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The Fish Meal and Fish Oil Industry: Its Role in the Common Fisheries Policy (EC): Report to the European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee describing the economic, social, biological and environmental contribution of the fish meal and fish oil industry in the context of the current CFP reform.
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Value chain analysis of Sri Lankan beche de mer (Sri Lanka): This report provides a technical value-chain analysis of beche de mer in Sri Lanka, describing the value-chain and identifying critical risk factors and appropriate solutions.
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Value for Money of the Irish Fishery Harbour Development expenditure programme (Ireland): DCMNR report evalautes the Irish expenditure of ERDF and national support funding on Irish harbours. The report identifies strategy and policy for the Fishery Harbours Measures under the National Development Plan, 2000-2006.
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