The Key Role of 'Barefoot Ecologists' in the TURF system of Galicia (NW Spain)

The key role of the “barefoot ecologists” in the co-managed TURF system of Galicia (NW Spain) Gonzalo Macho, Inés Naya, Juan Freire and José Molares OCTOBER, 18-22, 2010 - WORLD SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES CONGRESS - BANGKOK, THAILAND

Galicia (NW Spain) GALICIA SPAIN BANGKOK The Role of the Barefoot Ecologists in the TURF System of Galicia (NW Spain) OCTOBER, 18-22, 2010 - WORLD SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES CONGRESS - BANGKOK, THAILAND

Galician Regional Authority Jurisdiction over coastal waters since 1981 Coastal waters 1200 km of coast 4500 km2 of fishing area Fishing: 15000 Artisanal fishers 196000 Tn (422M€) S-Fisheries: Highly organized 19500Tn (116M€) OCTOBER, 18-22, 2010 - WORLD SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES CONGRESS - BANGKOK, THAILAND

Types of S-Fisheries in Galicia: Resources S-Fisheries (Orensanz et al. 2005): SMALL-SCALE * SPATIALLY-STRUCTURED * SEDENTARY-STOCKS SELECTIVE The Role of the Barefoot Ecologists in the TURF System of Galicia (NW Spain) OCTOBER, 18-22, 2010 - WORLD SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES CONGRESS - BANGKOK, THAILAND

Types of S-Fisheries in Galicia: Fishing Strategies From Boats: Coastal gatherers: Raños Highly Selective Resource-specific Gear and Techniques High Heterogeneity OCTOBER, 18-22, 2010 - WORLD SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES CONGRESS - BANGKOK, THAILAND

Management of S-Fisheries Based in Exploitation and Management Plans (E&MP) ● Resource/Gear-Specific ● Proposed by the Confrarías → Modified and approved by FA DRAWING UP AND DAILY IMPLEMENTATION OF E&MP TECHNICAL ASSISTANTS The Role of the Barefoot Ecologists in the TURF System of Galicia (NW Spain) OCTOBER, 18-22, 2010 - WORLD SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES CONGRESS - BANGKOK, THAILAND

The Technical Assistants (Barefoot Ecologists) Marine Science or Biology graduates, or Aquaculture Technicians Hired by and working in the confrarías with FA funding Link between confrarías and government. Provide technical and basic scientific support to the fishing communities (Barefoot Ecologists sensu Prince 2003). In charge of developing the Exploitation and Management Plans (E&MP) for the S-Fisheries The Role of the Barefoot Ecologists in the TURF System of Galicia (NW Spain) OCTOBER, 18-22, 2010 - WORLD SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES CONGRESS - BANGKOK, THAILAND

RESPONSABILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANTS Assessment of S-Fisheries Stock enhancement Help with sanitary monitoring of S-Fisheries beds Administration Advice to fishers Fisheries development projects In collaboration with research agencies, universities and consultancies First-sale market assistance Others The Role of the Barefoot Ecologists in the TURF System of Galicia (NW Spain) OCTOBER, 18-22, 2010 - WORLD SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES CONGRESS - BANGKOK, THAILAND

Brief History of the ATs

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDRESSING WEAKNESSESS Higher support and advice from fisheries authority Training programs Development of consistent indicators and sampling protocols Networking Clarification of role of technical support provided by Technical Assistants in the decision making process The Role of the Barefoot Ecologists in the TURF System of Galicia (NW Spain) OCTOBER, 18-22, 2010 - WORLD SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES CONGRESS - BANGKOK, THAILAND

MID-TERM GOALS: TRAINING PROGRAMS BAREFOOT ECOLOGIST TOOLBOX INTERNATIONAL NETWORK

Acknowledgements All Technical Assistants of the Galician Confrarías Pedro Ferreiro Asociación Galega de Técnicos en Xestión de Recursos Mariños OCTOBER, 18-22, 2010 - WORLD SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES CONGRESS - BANGKOK, THAILAND

References ● Prince J. The barefoot ecologist goes fishing. Fish and Fisheries. 2003;4:359-371. ● Orensanz J, Parma AM, Jerez G, et al. What are the Key Elements for the Sustainability of "S-fisheries"? Insights from South America. Bulletin of Marine Science. 2005;76:527- 556(30). The Role of the Barefoot Ecologists in the TURF System of Galicia (NW Spain) OCTOBER, 18-22, 2010 - WORLD SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES CONGRESS - BANGKOK, THAILAND

The Key Role of 'Barefoot Ecologists' in the TURF system of Galicia (NW Spain)

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