http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/53 2026-05-05T09:46:52Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/2971 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. 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/2970 Stock and Risk Assessments of Two Seerfish Species (Scomberomorus guttatus and S. commerson) Resources (1950-2022) in the Southeast Asian Region using ASPIC 5 (Prager, 2004) Billy, Annie Nunis , Tharith, Chea , Tuan Anh, Dam , Effarina Mohd Faizal Abdullah , Mohd Tamimi Ali Ahmad , Muhammad Amirullah Al Amin Ayob , Muhammad Azizi Mahali , Muhammad Zulfadzli Haji Zulkifli , Changphetphol, Nathacha , Nor Azlin Mokhtar , Nurul Syazwani Mustaffa , Rosdi Mohd Nor , Sallehudin Jamon Win, Soe , Pattarapongpan, Supapong , Amornpoyakrit, Taweekiet , Noegroho, Tegoeh , Thitipongtrakul, Weerapol Mohammad Faisal Md. Saleh, Mohamad Syahidan Azmi, Khairiah Jaafar The main objective of this work is to evaluate the current stock status and risk assessments (1950-2022) of two seerfish species, narrow-barred Spanish mackerel and Indo-Pacific king mackerel in Southeast Asian waters, i.e., Eastern Indian Ocean (Andaman Sea) and Western Pacific Ocean (South China Sea). The nominal catch data were sourced from the Fisheries Refugia website, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) FishStat J, SEAFDEC Fishery Statistical Bulletin as well as from questionnaire responses and presentation slides by SWG-Neritic tunas country members during the 7th SWG-Neritic tunas meeting. In contrast, the CPUE data were exclusively derived from the questionnaire responses of SWG-Neritic tunas country members. During the analysis, Microsoft Excel, ASPIC version 5 original software or ASPIC 5 (Prager, 2004), and R-language were used. The analysis was calculated manually to analyse the stock status and risk assessment of the two seerfish species. In December 2023, SEAFDEC/MFRDMD organized the Regional Training on Stocks and Risks Assessments for Two Seerfish Species in the Southeast Asian Waters in Subang Jaya, Malaysia. This training aims to expose ASEAN Member States (AMSs) and SEAFDEC staff to the manual calculation of ASPIC 5 and to identify the current stock status and risk assessment status of Scomberomorus guttatus and S. commerson in the South China Sea (Western Pacific Ocean, WPO) and Andaman Sea (Eastern Indian Ocean, EIO) in Southeast Asian Waters. In addition, MFRDMD also organized an internal training course among the project team in Cameron Highland, Malaysia, to revise and refine the output using a validated data set. 2025-12-28T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/2957 Report on the Regional Technical Consultation on The Harmonization of Simple and Practical Indicators for Sustainable Pelagic Fisheries in Southeast Asia Mazalina Ali, Mohammad Faisal Md. Saleh, Hamizah Nadia Alias @ Yusof, Muhammad Amirullah Al Amin Ayob, Khairiah Jaafar Mazalina Ali, Mohammad Faisal Md. Saleh, Hamizah Nadia Alias @ Yusof, Muhammad Amirullah Al Amin Ayob, Khairiah Jaafar RTC marks the next phase, which is on third output of the project, ‘Simple and practical indicators are standardized in supporting the planning and monitoring of sustainable fisheries of pelagic fish’. The main purpose of this three-day RTC Meeting is to share information on the indicators used by AMSs for sustainability of pelagic fish resources. The Regional Guidelines for Responsible Fisheries in Southeast Asia under the area of Fisheries Management has mentioned about indicators. Indicator is a performance-based variable, measure or index that provides information on the condition and status of fisheries resources. Indicators in pelagic fisheries management could be on biological and population indicators, ecosystem and environmental indicators, and management and performance indicators. Pelagic fisheries play a vital role in the socio-economic and food security landscape of Southeast Asia, contribute significantly to the total marine capture fisheries production in the region. These species form the backbone of many coastal and island communities’ livelihoods and are integral to regional and international seafood trade. Pelagic fisheries consistently contributed approximately 45–60% of the total marine capture fisheries production in Southeast Asia. Countries such as Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam are among the largest producers, contributing substantial volumes of pelagic fish both for domestic consumption and export markets. In recent years, the region has seen an increase in demand for pelagic species, driven by population growth, changing consumption patterns, and international market pressures. The sustainability of pelagic fisheries in Southeast Asia is under growing pressure due to overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, habitat degradation, climate change, and limited management capacity. The transboundary nature of many pelagic fisheries, coupled with disparities in data collection and monitoring among ASEAN Member States (AMSs), further complicates effective regional management. In response, regional and international frameworks have emphasized the importance of using indicators to assess the status and sustainability of fisheries. However, many existing indicators are overly complex or lack harmonization, limiting their practical application. 2025-12-22T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/2940 Report on the Regional Technical Consultation on Current Status of Regional Fisheries Information/Mechanisms in the Asian Region : TAMU Hotel & Suites, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Mazalina Ali, Mohammad Faisal Md Saleh, Hamizah Nadia Alias @ Yusof, Muhammad Amirullah Al Amin Ayob, Khairiah Jaafar Mazalina Ali, Mohammad Faisal Md Saleh, Hamizah Nadia Alias @ Yusof, Muhammad Amirullah Al Amin Ayob, Khairiah Jaafar SEAFDEC/MFRDMD organized the Regional Technical Consultation on Current Status of The Regional Fisheries Information/Mechanisms in the Asian Region, 28 – 30 May 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia funded by the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) This meeting was attended by participants from the representatives from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam; representative from Fisheries Research Institute (FRI) Kampung Acheh, FRI Batu Maung, FRI Bintawa; Resource Persons from the Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT); representatives from SEAFDEC Secretariat and SEAFDEC/TD; Chief, Deputy Chief, Special Departmental Coordinator, and officials from SEAFDEC/MFRDMD. This RTC is a key component of the project titled “Implementation and Assessment of the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action (RPOA) for the Management of Fishing Capacity”, which is generously funded by the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF). The project involves close collaboration with government agencies responsible for fisheries management across all ASEAN Member States (AMSs). Running from April,2024 to March 2026, this two-year project aims to strengthen regional cooperation and enhance integration of fisheries information systems/mechanisms within AMSs. Through the implementation of RPOA-Capacity in selected pelagic fisheries, we hope to achieve greater resource sustainability and environmental resilience. Recognizing the urgent need to place 100 percent of fishery stocks under effective management, we must accelerate efforts to reverse unsustainable fishing practices, combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and address the persistent thre at and mitigate overfishing. 2025-11-23T00:00:00Z