http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/1279 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:50:38 GMT 2026-06-14T18:50:38Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/2974 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. Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/2974 2026-05-24T00:00:00Z 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. Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/2973 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z 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. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/2971 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z 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. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/2957 2025-12-22T00:00:00Z