https://repository.seafdec.org.my:443 The DSpace digital repository system captures, stores, indexes, preserves, and distributes digital research material. 2026-05-17T16:22:54Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/2973 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 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/2972 Report on the Regional Technical Meeting on Marine Debris and Abandoned, Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) in Southeast Asian Region : Royale Chulan Hotel, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia 21 – 23 January 2026 Mohammad Faisal Md. Saleh, Mazalina Ali, Muhammad Amirullah Al Amin Ayob, Hamizah Nadia Alias @ Yusof, Nurul Syazwani Mustaffa, Khairiah Jaafar Marine debris, including ALDFG, has emerged as a serious and growing global concern. It affects our marine ecosystems, threatens fisheries sustainability, and impacts coastal communities throughout our region. Addressing this complex and transboundary issue requires strong regional collaboration, scientific expertise, shared commitment, and coordinated action from all relevant stakeholder across the regions. 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z 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