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A conference on new thinking in the science and management of marine fisheries
Fishmongers’ Hall, London, Monday 31st October 2011, 0900 -1700.
These are critical times for fishery science following proposals from the European Commission for a reformed Common Fisheries Policy reaffirming that all fish stocks must be brought to sustainable levels by 2015, whilst insisting that fisheries management must be based on sound scientific advice and must follow the ecosystem and precautionary approach.
The reformed CFP will establish clear obligations for Member States regarding the collection and availability of data. It also notes that science-industry partnerships should be encouraged. This means that greater reliance will be placed on observations and data provided by the fishing industry.
To discuss these and other challenges and opportunities in marine fisheries science, an impressive array of speakers has agreed to take part in a conference on the science and management of marine fisheries at the Fishmongers' Hall, Londond on Monday October 31 9am-5pm, with the keynote speech to be given by Sir John Beddington, the UK Government Chief Scientist and as an addition to the programme the conference is honoured to now be joined by Commissioner Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.
Dr. Carl O’Brien and Dr. Steve Mackinson of Cefas, will be discussing the thinking behind the need to review current approaches and how industry data might be utilised.
Prof. Ray Hilborn from Washington University will present to the conference via skype providing a global perspective on rebuilding marine resources.
Other speakers include: Consultant Scientist Dr Menakem Ben Yami, a free-lance fisheries consultant who regularly writes for World Fishing & Aquaculture, Prof. David Sims of the Marine Biological Association, Prof. Chris Frid of Liverpool University, Prof. Ciaran Kelly of the Marine Institute in Galway, Dr Beth Scott of Aberdeen University and Phil MacMullen of Seafish.
Dr. Colin Bannister formerly Head of Fisheries at Cefas, will lead an open discussion at the end up the day and then sum up the proceedings.
Conference attendance will be of great value to all sectors of the industry as well as scientists, decision-makers, environmental organisations and managers.
Nigel Cox, Clerk (CEO) of the Fishmongers’ Company said: “We are looking forward to bringing together a broad range of participants to discuss these vital issues and are delighted that there has already been such a good response from the scientific community. The Fishmongers’ Company is keen to promote calm, rational, science-based discussion of the big questions affecting fish and fisheries in the UK and internationally.”
It is not too late to book your place!
And so, for further details, a full programme and bookings please visit www.fishall.org.uk or contact claire.tibbott@fishhall.org.uk
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