SPANISH INSTITUTE OF SPANISH INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAFYOCEANOGRAFY

MARIFISH Regional Case Study in the Mediterranean SeaWP 7: “Identifiying the main topics on Mediterranean fisheries research”

ATHENS, February 6-7, 2008

The IEO and its Mediterranean Programme

LEGAL FRAMEWORK

Oceanographic Research Scientific advice on fisheries management and

fishery policy Represent Spain on International and Regional

Fishery Organizations

Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary oceanographic research program and projects

Promote marine research cooperation at regional, national and international levels

Train marine scientist and spread oceanographic knowledge.

Public Research Institution attached to the MEC

FUNCTIONS

SATELITE IMAGE RECEPTION STATIONSATELITE IMAGE RECEPTION STATION

TIDE GAUGETIDE GAUGEAQUACULTURE PLANTAQUACULTURE PLANT

OCEANOGRAPHIC CENTEROCEANOGRAPHIC CENTER FISHERIES BIOLOGY UNITFISHERIES BIOLOGY UNITHEADQUARTERSHEADQUARTERS

VIGO

A CORUÑA

SANTANDER

MADRID

PALMA DEPALMA DEMALLORCAMALLORCA

STA. CRUZSTA. CRUZDEDETENERIFETENERIFE

MAR MENORMAR MENOR

FUENGIROLAFUENGIROLACÁDIZ

GIJÓN

Distribution of the Oceanografic Centers and Research Infrastructures

Madrid Madrid (Headquarters)(Headquarters)8 Oceanog. Centers8 Oceanog. CentersVigoVigoLa CoruñaLa CoruñaGijónGijónSantanderSantanderBalearesBalearesMurciaMurciaMálagaMálagaCádizCádizTenerifeTenerife

5 Aquaculture Plants5 Aquaculture Plants1 Fisheries Biology 1 Fisheries Biology

UnitUnit

Málaga CenterMálaga CenterGGijijón Centerón Center

The Research Vessel The Research Vessel Cornide de Cornide de SaavedraSaavedra during a survey in during a survey in

Flemish CapFlemish Cap

The R/V The R/V Thalassa Thalassa (Ifremer-IEO) (Ifremer-IEO) during a fisheries survey in Gulf during a fisheries survey in Gulf

of Biscayof Biscay

The Spanish marine research fleet: Vessels > 35 mThe Spanish marine research fleet: Vessels > 35 m

INSTITUTO INSTITUTO ESPAÑOL DE ESPAÑOL DE OCEANOGRAFÍAOCEANOGRAFÍA

Cornide de SaavedraCornide de SaavedraOwner: Owner: IEOIEOLength: Length: 66.70 m66.70 mBeam: Beam: 11.25 m11.25 mBuilt: Built: 19721972Expected life:Expected life: 20072007

HesperidesHesperidesOwner: Owner: Navy Navy Length: Length: 82.50 m82.50 mBeam: Beam: 14.33 m14.33 mBuilt: Built: 19901990Expected life:Expected life: 20252025

Vizconde de EzaVizconde de EzaOwner: Owner: SGPMSGPMLength: Length: 53.00 m53.00 mBeam: Beam: 13.00 m13.00 mBuilt: Built: 20002000Expected life:Expected life: 20352035

The IEO marine research fleet: Vessels < 35 mThe IEO marine research fleet: Vessels < 35 m

INSTITUTO INSTITUTO ESPAÑOL DE ESPAÑOL DE OCEANOGRAFÍAOCEANOGRAFÍA

VesselVessel LengthLength BeamBeam BuiltBuilt Ex. lifeEx. life

F.P. NavarroF.P. Navarro 30.530.5 7.47.4 19871987 20222022

Odón de BuenOdón de Buen 24.024.0 6.06.0 19731973 20082008

José RiojaJosé Rioja 15.815.8 4.14.1 19841984 20192019

J.M. NavazJ.M. Navaz 15.815.8 4.14.1 19841984 20192019

LuraLura 14.314.3 4.04.0 19811981 20162016

MAIN FIELDS OF RESEARCH

•Fisheries

•Aquaculture

•Marine environment

FISHERIES DEPARTMENT

(1)  Fisheries resources in the ICES area;

(2) Mediterranean fisheries resources;

(3)  Central-Eastern Atlantic fisheries resources (CECAF area)

(4)  Fisheries of tuna and related species

(5) Fisheries prospect and resources assessment in long . Distance waters.

FISHERIES RESEARCH in SPAIN: Actors (1)

Sets the Priorities on Global Research Ministerial Coordination (IEO influence is low)

Major National Funder of Research: % Call for proposals

Major National Funder (incl. Monitoring & Fish Stock Assessment)

Sets its own Research Priorities: Broad guidelines for Internal Call for proposals

Relative control over its own budget: Allocate fund to its individual research projects (exception: MAPA advice demand)

Approval based on relevance, comply with priorities and professional background of researcher

Own vessel, surveys and studies

Secretariat of State of Universities and

Research

FISHERIES RESEARCH MANAGEMENT in SPAIN: Actors (2)

Fishery policy responsible: National Strategic Plan

Funds research through own direct allocation (EU funds: IFOP, FEP)

Own vessel, surveys and studies Demands IEO advice (ad hoc studies)

Fishery Units or Departments Manage regional fisheries policy coord.

with gov. Funder with own priorities Agreements with IEO, Universities for

research

AUTONOMOUS

COMUNITIESRegional

Government)

SGPM Marine Fisheries General

Secretariat

FISHERIES RESEARCH MANAGEMENT in SPAIN: Actors (3)

Demands IEO advice

Bilateral Agreements

PUBLIC/PRIV. INSTITUTIONS Regional Research Centers. AZTI

Universities Public Research Centers: CSIC -National Research Council (ICM-MCI, IIM-MRI)

Own fisheries research priorities Competition applicants (PNI+D+i,

EU)

OTHER MINISTRIESEnvironmentDefenseInfrastructures

STAKEHOLDERS:Fishery Industry

and Associations

Influence on MAPA IEO Agreements

RECENT HISTORY on IEO FISHERIES RESEARCH MANAGEMENT

2000

Marine Fisheries General Secretary

Management fisheries Funder (Agreements) National Strategy on

Fisheries Policy

Secretary of State of Universities and

Research Promotion and general

coordination of scientific research and tech. Innovation

Funder: PNI+D+I (NPCR) Coordinate ERANETs

FISHERY RESEARCH FUNDS FLOW

NPSRD&Ti (National Plan for Scientific research, Development and Technological Innovation Allocation: Competitive Public call for proposals

Other Call for Proposals:- Regional Research Plan - National Parks Unit (Env) Marine Reserves- Private sector

EU (6th framework Pr.)

Allocation: -Competitive Call for Proposals- DCR

UNIVERSITIES

PUBLIC RESEARCH CENTERS: CSIC

REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER: AZTI

STAKEHOLDERS

Other Ministries

S U B M I S S I O N O F P R O P O S A L S

IN-HOUSE BUDGET

FISHERY RESEARCH/FUNDERS COLLABORATION

NPSRD&Ti Allocation: Competitive Public call for proposals

Other Call for Proposals:- National Parks Unit (mma) Marine Reserves- Private (BBVA)

EU (6th framework Program).Allocation: Competitive Call for Proposals

UNIVERSITIES

NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTERS: CSIC

REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER: AZTI

Collaboration:Formal Agreements

Committes Informal Contacts

STAKEHOLDERS

Other Ministries

Working level

(Strictly) Funders level

Collaboration:Weak or none

Not regular

SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FISHERY RESEARCH

FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMEPriority Guidelines for Research

Informed by: PNIDi , Gov. Priorities (National Strategic Plan), EU, ICES Strategic plan, IOC

(UNESCO), FAO and Marine Board (ESF)

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE High level IEO

Senior Experts

COUNCIL BOARDHigh level officials (MAPA, MMA,

MEC, Regional Admin., Public/Regional Research

Institutions, Private sector)Assessment and endorsementInternal Project proposal

must comply with Priority Guidelines

INTERMINISTERIAL SCIENTIFIC COMMISSION

High level officialsPlanning, coordinating

and monitoring

Develop and set

Sent for assessment

PNI+D+i - NPSRD&TiNational Plan for Scientific research, Development and Technological Innovation

INTERMINISTERIAL COMMISS. On FISHERIES

RESEARCHHigh level officials

MAPyA/IEOPlanning, coordinating

and monitoring

National Authority: MAPA (SGPM)

NATIONAL/REGIONAL scope of responsibilities on Marine Fisheries

NATIONAL FISHERY COUNCIL

Coordination body (Conferencia Sectorial)

Autonomous Communities (17+2)

(Admin. body for Fishery management)

CC.AA.Responsibility on aquaculture,

inlandwaters and Shellfish gatheringResponsible of implementing

legislation Capacity to develop

complementary higher standards

CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE

(includes stakeholders representatives)

MAPA:Full Responsibility in Marine

Fisheriesbased on the “Marine Fishery

Law”

Marine Fisheries Responsabilities

IEO-MEDITERRANEAN PROGRAMME

AREA and VESSELS

Aprox 2100 km cost line

4 GSA (Geograph. Sub Areas) of GFCM

Trawl: 122v, (9 main ssp)

Purse Seine: 321v, (5 main spp)

Artisanal: 3140 v. 17 (22) Marine

Protected Areas

IEO-MEDITERRANEAN PROGRAMME

Total landings in 2005 by main targeted species

 

Red Shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) 623

Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) 5575

Squid (Loligo vulgaris) 298

Monkfish (Lophius budegassa) 1146

Hake (Merluccius merluccius) 3564

Blue Whiting (Micromesistius poutassou)

3373

Striped red mullet (Mullus barbatus)

1372

Nephrops norvegicus 278

Octopus vulgaris 1853

Sardine (Sardina pilchardus) 21946

Meckerel (Scomber spp) 6882

Cutlefish (Sepia officinalis) 243

Spicara spp. 275

Shrimp Squilla mantis 246

Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus)

2748

Horse Mackerel (Trachurus mediterraneus) 4759

Sworfish (Xiphias gladius) 910

IEO-MEDITERRANEAN PROGRAMME

Status of Research in Progress 2006

Monitoring of the main commercial species at the main landing sites

Studies on growth & reproduction - routinely to estimate assessment Paramrts.

Discard data (DCR) New artisanal fishery gear developed (traps for octopus) Tagging survey on lobsters Fishing mortality, location of nursery and recruitment grounds of the Red Seabream

Bottom trawl survey MEDITS carried out (estimation relative abundance of main demersal sps)

ECOMED acoustic survey to stimate small pelagic biomass Biological sampling/tagging of tuna and tuna-like sps Blue Fin Tuna biology and migration patterns Research on maturity and growth of tuna and tuna-like sps

EXISTING COLLABORATION IEO-MED.

REGIONAL / INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

DG FISH - DCR Red mullet, Hake, Sardine y Angler Fish aging WG PGCCDBS - Planning Group on Commercial Catch,

Discards and Biological Sampling (Annual) Reg.Coord. Meeting Med., MEDITS Regional

coordination, Discards STECF: Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee

for Fisheries SGMED (Subgroup on the Mediterranean Sea)

General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterr. GFCM (FAO)

SAC (Scientific Advisory Committee) Subcommittees (Stock Evaluation, Marine Env. and

Statistics) Demersal and Pelagic WG and ad hoc WG

EFARO, IFREMER-IEO Bilateral Agreements, IPIMAR Cooperation

External Funding: EMPAFISH (UE) ERMASÍA (MAPA) LANGOSTA (MAPA) ERCA (MAPA) TABARCA (MAPA) COLUMBRETES (MAPA) MIGJORN (C.A Baleares) PNDB-DCR (UE): 50%

Other projects (collaboration with other programmes):

MAS PESQCADIZ DEEPER SIMFAMI TROPICAL TUNA

ACUSTIC EVADEMED PESCAMED PELMED ICTIOMED

IEO-MEDITERRANEAN PROGRAMME

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS IN PROGRESS

IEO-MEDITERRANEAN PROGRAMMEResearch suggestions for consideration by SAC-

GFCM

More emphasis should be made on studies focusing on:

The impact of environment changes (climatic variability, increase of gelatinous plankton etc.) on the early life stages of exploited species to assess its consequence on recruitment variability

Studies on the influence of environmental factors affecting catchability and fleet efficiency

Studies of the specimens survivial in the escapements through the trawl meshes

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