http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/53 2026-06-20T11:51:56Z 2026-06-20T11:51:56Z WAHIDAH MOHD ARSHAAD, NIK ZURAINI NAWAWI @ OMAR, HAMIZAH NADIA ALIAS @ YUSOF http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/2976 2026-06-09T22:26:37Z 2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

STUDY OF FISHERS’ DEPENDENCY ON SHARKS AND RAYS IN KOTA KINABALU AND SANDAKAN, SABAH, MALAYSIA WAHIDAH MOHD ARSHAAD, NIK ZURAINI NAWAWI @ OMAR, HAMIZAH NADIA ALIAS @ YUSOF This report details the findings of a comprehensive survey conducted in October 2023 by the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center / Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (SEAFDEC/MFRDMD), in close collaboration with the Center for Innovative Research, National Institutes for Humanities/Asian Cultures Research Institute, and Toyo University. Working hand in hand with the Departments of Fisheries in Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan, Sabah, the survey examined the dependency on and marketing dynamics of sharks and rays—an integral component of our marine ecosystems. Undertaken as part of the Japanese Trust Fund (JTF) VI Phase II Project, titled “Research for Enhancement of Sustainable Management of Sharks and Rays in the Southeast Asian Region,” this study has generated critical baseline data that will shape the development of robust, sustainable management strategies. These strategies are designed not only to conserve the vulnerable populations of these species but also to foster the long-term sustainability of our fishery resources while preserving the ecological balance of our marine environments.

2026-06-09T00:00:00Z Mazalina Ali, Rumeaida Mat Piah, Abdullah Mohamad, Khairiah Jaafar http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/2974 2026-05-24T19:32:05Z 2026-05-24T00:00:00Z

Report on the Assessment of the Conservation Efforts and Management Strategies of Pelagic Fisheries Resources in Southeast Asia Mazalina Ali, Rumeaida Mat Piah, Abdullah Mohamad, Khairiah Jaafar Mazalina Ali, Rumeaida Mat Piah, Abdullah Mohamad, Khairiah Jaafar AMSs has implemented various conservation efforts and management strategies for pelagic fisheries. Among the efforts and strategies commonly implemented by AMSs are control on gear specification, licensing and vessel registration systems, habitat restoration and rehabilitation and the establishment of the Marine Protected Area. Catch prohibition of certain pelagic species is also common, even though they were currently listed for some sharks, rays and sawfish species. The strategies related to the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and quotas and the use of e-logbook and e-navigation are moderately implemented by AMSs. Catch limits (Minimum, maximum and slot limit) as well as ecosystem-based approaches are still uncommon in AMSs. These strategies require more comprehensive fish resource stock data and funding.

2026-05-24T00:00:00Z Mazalina Ali, Mohammad Faisal Md Saleh, Muhammad Amirullah Al Amin Ayob, Hamizah Nadia Alias @ Yusof, Mohamad Syahidan Azmi, Khairiah Jaafar http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/2973 2026-05-06T19:30:51Z 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Report on the Regional Capacity Building Network (RECAB) 2024 : Regional Training Course on Strengthening Basic Stock Assessment for Effective Fisheries Management in Southeast Asia : SEAFDEC/MFRDMD, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia 17 – 24 September 2024 Mazalina Ali, Mohammad Faisal Md Saleh, Muhammad Amirullah Al Amin Ayob, Hamizah Nadia Alias @ Yusof, Mohamad Syahidan Azmi, Khairiah Jaafar The “Regional Training Course on Strengthening Basic Stock Assessment for Effective Fisheries Management in Southeast Asia" under the Regional Capacity Building Network (RECAB), was organized from 17 to 24 September 2024 in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. The course was attended by 24 participants, including representatives from SEAFDEC Member Countries, namely Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam, resource persons from Malaysia and Thailand; the Chief, Deputy Chief, and officials from SEAFDEC/MFRDMD. The RECAB is a part of the Japanese Trust Fund (JTF) project “Assistance for Capacity Development in the Region to Address International Fish Trade Related Issues” under the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership mechanism. The courses offer technical knowledge based on the expertise of the SEAFDEC department and enhance regional cooperation and network among the AMSs on the subject (fisheries and aquaculture). Starting in 2022 until 2024, the course program will be designed and hosted by the Department in collaboration with the SEAFDEC Secretariat.

2026-05-06T00:00:00Z Mazalina Ali, Muhammad Amirullah Al Amin Ayob, Mohammad Faisal Md Saleh, Khairiah Jaafar http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/2971 2026-04-29T19:31:04Z 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z

Report on the Regional Technical Consultation on The Conservation Efforts and Management Strategies of Pelagic Fisheries Resources in Southeast Asia : D’Wharf Hotel and Serviced Residence, Port Dickson, Malaysia 6 – 8 January 2026 Mazalina Ali, Muhammad Amirullah Al Amin Ayob, Mohammad Faisal Md Saleh, Khairiah Jaafar This RTC represents the fourth and final consultation under the project entitled “Implementation and Assessment of the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action (RPOA) for Management of Fishing Capacity.” Initiated in April 2024 and scheduled to conclude in April this year, this project is generously funded by the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF). It involves the active participation from fisheries management agencies across ASEAN Member States (AMSs), except for Lao PDR. The project’s goal is to strengthen regional cooperation and enhance fisheries information systems through the implementation of RPOA Capacity, focusing particularly on selected pelagic species to promote sustainability and responsible resource management. RTC marks an important milestone as we move into the fourth output of the project: “Current status on conservation and management strategies of selected pelagic fishes in AMSs are identified and documented.” Conservation efforts for pelagic fisheries are vital to safeguarding fish stocks and marine ecosystems, while management strategies emphasize regulating fishing capacity, strengthening monitoring and surveillance, and fostering regional cooperation. Together, these approaches form the foundation for ensuring the long-term sustainability of shared pelagic resources, which are critical to food security, livelihoods, and ecological balance in Southeast Asia.

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