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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING FISHERIES

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING FISHERIES. Fisheries Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries July 19, 2012. PRESENTATION OVERVIEW. Explanation of important terminologies Brief overview of the world’s fisheries

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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING FISHERIES

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  1. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING FISHERIES Fisheries Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries July 19, 2012

  2. PRESENTATION OVERVIEW • Explanation of important terminologies • Brief overview of the world’s fisheries • Examination of the vulnerability of the world’s fisheries and emerging challenges • Ongoing strategies to combat challenges

  3. DEFINING TERMSas defined by the FAO FISHERIES - the of harvesting a different fishery resources Key attributes: • Fishery resource • Human interactions with the fishery resources

  4. DEFINING TERMSas defined by the FAO Environmental factor • any force, stimulus or condition that influences living organisms

  5. VULNERABILITY OF FISHERIES Key raw materials: • Aquatic species • Water Capital Investment: • Fishing equipment such as boats and gear • Aquaculture installations or facilities Timely supply of a healthy product for consumers

  6. ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENGIES & IMPACTS

  7. ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENGIES & IMPACTS

  8. Loss of lives of fisherfolk • Destruction of capital • Contamination of aquaculture facilities • Damage to aquaculture facilities • Loss of fishing equipment • Loss of livelihood and income • Risk to food security

  9. Combatting Challenges • Securing personal safety. • Securing capital. • Investing personal time and money in. individual and community capacity building through group formations. • Being a part of the planning and execution strategies rather ONLY at the receiving end

  10. For further information • Fisheries Division, MoAF at 923-8811-3 of fisheries@moa.gov.jm • www.moa.gov.jm • www.fao.org

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