2011 Results Notes - South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Project (SWIOFP)
1. Generation of scientific knowledge: regional data gaps analysis and regional research plans prepared; vessel-times procured for stock assessments; regional fisheries databases operational and populated with new and historic data.
2. Development of institutional and human capacity: various regional training organized; regional fisheries observers trained to international standards; MSc addressing SWIOFP’s thematic supported.
3. Development of a regional fisheries management structure: the SWIO riparian countries regularly meet during the South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC) and its Scientific Committee sessions to debate fisheries information and management; riparian States now coordinates their participation to the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) sessions.
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