AQUAPARK – Development of a Framework for Mariculture

Park development in the Philippines

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Development of a framework

The purpose of the process is to develop and implement an integrated and holistic set of planning and management systems that seek the sustainable and equitable use of the Mariculture Park (ecological and human) to best meet the community’s needs and values.

Planning

Management

Monitoring

Review and feedback

Development of a framework

The Mariculture Park Framework is a means by which “good governance” in aquaculture is achieved: it is an open and transparent process that brings all the stakeholders around the table to reach a consensus and to coordinate the identification, setting-up, operation and monitoring of a Mariculture Park.

If this Framework is implemented, from conception to operation (and with monitoring and evaluation), better governance of the sector will be achieved.

Development of a framework

A framework for Mariculture Park development was proposed by Dr. Manuel F. Bonifacio

Development of a framework

The Framework is based on development of profitable AGRI-BUSINESS and the management of resources (including social, environmental, economic, technical, and political) for the benefit of the livelihood of the community.

This is process-driven, inter-active and complementary.

Development of a framework

This Framework was developed further into development of a step by step approach to identification, setting up, management and re-view based on best available knowledge, participatory consultation following the principles of•precautionary approach, •public consultation and participation•integration with other users of the coastline, sustainability (environment, social and economic)•adaptive co-management.

Science-based socio-economic framework and implementation plan

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Identify socio economic need and local political will

Site identification and suitability assessment

Background studies and design

Infrastructure development and start-up

Co-management and coordination

Monitoring and control

Evaluation review and feedback

Steps for implementationThe main steps in the planning, implementation, management and review process are outlined below.Step 1- Identify socio economic need and local political will

Step 2 - Site identification and suitability assessment

Step 3 – Background studies and design

Step 4 – Infrastructure development and start-up

Step 5 - Co-management and coordination

Step 6 - Monitoring and control.

Step 7 – Evaluation review and feedback

Implementation• The main steps of framework and

implementation plan appear to be sequential, starting at step 1 and moving step 7, the starting point will depend on the stage of Mariculture Park development.

• Because this is an iterative process, some steps and activities may need to be re-visited as new information or issues arise.

• Because it is an adaptive process, the plan can include essential improvements that have been identified during the planning stages.

Timing• The planning and implementation is best done

as a participatory process. • Therefore, sufficient time will be needed to

obtain the political and financial support of policy-makers/government and the cooperation and acceptance by stakeholders to ensure the legitimacy of any plan that is developed.

• Therefore some steps take longer to implement than others.

Outputs of the AquaPark projectThe outputs of the AquaPark project have provided some of the tools for science based planning and management of a successful Mariculture Park.•Socio-economic indicators to identify the community needs •Site selection criteria to ensure the identification of a suitable site•Wave modelling to predict the height of the waves and exposure

Outputs of the AquaPark project• Environmental impact modelling to determine

park production carrying capacity, optimise cage layout and minimise environmental impact

• Integrated Multi-trophic Aquaculture modelling to identify quality and best location for secondary production of oysters and seaweed

• GIS systems for identifying suitable Mariculture parks