Dialogue with the Baltic Sea Advisory Council working group - opening presentation

1. @DickeyCollas
Ecosystem based approach to
fisheries management
Mark Dickey-Collas

2. EBFM
Balancing human
activities & environmental
stewardship in a multiple
use context
Pragmatic Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management

3. Ecosystem based management – key words
optimize benefits among
diverse societal goals
trade-offs
stewardship for
future generations
sustainable use
consideration of
collective pressures
management of
human activities
achievement of good
environmental status
regional

4. Generalised process

5. EBFM - wicked problems
Rittel & Webber 1973, Churchman 1976
Super wicked problems
1. Time is running out
2. No central authority
3. Those seeking to solve the
problem are also causing it
4. Policies discount the future
irrationally

6. Where are we now?
HOLAS II

7. EU marine strategy framework directive
Images: ICES

8. Priorities and Pressures
Holsman et al 2017

9. Priorities for EBFM, list of 26
Science Literature Fishing industry
1 Consider Ecosystem Connections Sustainability
2 Appropriate Spatial & Temporal Scales Develop Long -Term Objectives
3 Adaptive Management Stakeholder Involvement
4 Use of Scientific Knowledge Use of All Forms of Knowledge
Long et al. 2016. Key principles of ecosystem-based management: Fishers perspective

10. Prioritisepressures
http://www.ices.dk/community/advisory-process/Pages/Ecosystem-overviews.aspx

11. Review of examples:
Ingredients for success in EBFM
• Develop frameworks for implementation
• Trade-offs & synergies
• Find a honest champion
• Use whatever governance mandate exist
• Acknowledge power of/ownership
between sectors
• Use momentum but temper
expectations
Marshak et al 2016

12. Scoping stakeholders
The clearer the scope, the better the outcome
Relevance, credibility, legitimacy

13. 8 tenets for scientists, policy-makers, and managers
(i) engage with players early, often, and continually;
(ii) conduct rigorous human dimensions research;
(iii) recognize the importance of transparently selecting indicators;
(iv) set ecosystem targets to create a system of EBM accountability;
(v) establish a formal mechanism(s) for the review of science;
(vi) serve current management needs, but not at the expense of more integrative ocean management;
(vii) provide a venue for EBM decision-making that takes full advantage of IEA products;
(viii) embrace realistic expectations about science and its implementation.
Samhouri et al 2014

14. Building knowledge for EBFM
Information
ICES data centre
Understanding
ICES science
Advice for management
ICES advice

15. Ecosystem variability and change
• Carrying capacity & productivity
• Shifts in distributions & behaviour

16. Conservation & fisheries objectives
bycatch mixed fisheries
fleet dynamics ecosystem impacts

17. Balancing human
activities & environmental
stewardship in a multiple
use context
Pragmatic Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management

18. Thank you!
Picture: Terhi Minkkinen