Catching the digital wave of change
Objectives
- To demonstrate how vessel tracking systems can be used to make informed decisions about how fisheries can be best managed to balance diverse societal objectives and improve livelihoods.
- To pilot the installation of 30 Pelagic Data Systems (PDS) vessel tracking devices on small vessels in Barbados
- To use data classification algorithms to illustrate how fishing effort changes through space and time.
- To foster productive partnerships between BARNUFO, Fisheries Division and the Coastal Zone Management Unit in applying integrated data solutions to support Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and fisheries management.
DIGIFISH
Expected Outcomes
- Improved digital literacy of fisherfolk and fisheries management officials in Barbados to support fisheries management.
- Improved collaboration among coastal and marine stakeholders in the practical application of EAF.
- Robust database of location data and analytical tools to support MSP and inform decision-making by fisherfolk and fisheries management officials.
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