Workshop on Implementation of Management Strategy Evaluation based on OpenMSE: A Step Towards Sustainable Management of Fisheries Resources
December 18th, 2024
The Hotel Palacio Astoreca in Valparaíso, Chile, was the setting for the “Workshop on Implementation of Management Strategy Evaluation based on the OpenMSE platform”, an event jointly organized by the Instituto Fomento Pesquero (IFOP) and the Subsecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (SUBPESCA).
This workshop included the valuable participation of the distinguished Senior Scientist of Blue Matter Science Ltd., Mr. Quang Huynh, Ph.D., who is internationally recognized for his work in fisheries modeling, assessment, and management. During the event, Mr. Huynh provided expert advice on Management Strategy Evaluation (MSE), addressing crucial issues such as the implementation of management strategies based on scientific data and the importance of stakeholder participation in the decision-making process.
Interactive Talks and Workshops
Mr. Huynh led a series of interactive talks and workshops where key concepts were discussed and practical experiences in sustainable fisheries resource management were shared. These sessions allowed participants to delve deeper into the application of advanced tools and methodologies to ensure the sustainability of fisheries.
Practical Applications and Success in the Region
A prominent example of the application of Management Strategy Assessment is the work carried out by IFOP, with the expert advice of researchers from Blue Matter Science, developers of OpenMSE. This work has focused on the assessment of the common hake fishery and the anchovy fishery in southern Peru and northern Chile. Thanks to this approach, management strategies have been developed and evaluated that aim to ensure the sustainability of the resource, protecting the biomass and guaranteeing the economic viability of fishing activity in the region, benefiting both fishermen and the marine ecosystem.
The activity also included the workshop on the Implementation of Management Strategy Evaluation based on the openMSE platform for the southern hake fishery. This workshop discussed the main sources of uncertainty in the fishery and knowledge of the resource, as well as the catch control rules to be evaluated using openMSE, an R package designed to build operational models, analyze fishery data and perform management strategy evaluations (MSE) for a wide range of fisheries.
It included the participation of the international expert in MSE Quang Huynh (Blue Matter), members of the Scientific Committee on Demersal Resources in the Southern Austral Zone (CCT-RDZSA), the Management Committee (CM), the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture and IFOP.
The Commitment of the National Fisheries Institutions
This meeting represents an important step for the national fisheries institutions, represented by the Institute for Fisheries Development (IFOP) and the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (SUBPESCA) in their commitment to the responsible and sustainable management of Chile’s fisheries resources. Collaboration with international experts such as Mr. Huynh reinforces the Chilean government’s commitment to the conservation and sustainable management of marine resources.
About Quang Huynh, Ph.D.
Quang Huynh is a Senior Scientist at Blue Matter Science Ltd. and holds a PhD in Fisheries. His career has focused on the conservation and management of fisheries resources at a global level. He has worked on various international initiatives, including the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna, where he played a fundamental role in the development of successful management strategies for this endangered species.
This workshop not only strengthens the technical capacity of professionals involved in fisheries management, but also reflects the joint effort to ensure a sustainable future for fisheries in Chile and the region.
