Prior and Ongoing Projects & Achievements in BVI Fisheries Management and Industry Development

·    Economic Analysis completed

·    Fisherman trained (Safety-at-sea, long-lining, chum fishing,
inclusion of biodegradable panels in fish traps)

·    Fisheries Regulations Prepared

·    Panel Discussion held to celebrate World Food Day

·    School children educated

·    Fisheries Youth Summit held

·    Fisheries Calendar developed

·    Fisheries research projects implemented

·    Close collaboration with ICLARM and
OECS/NRMU continued

·    Site assessments conducted

·    Fisheries concerns incorporated in development
planning evaluations

·    Implementation of the VI fishing logbook system

·    Lobster monitoring programme implemented and on-going

·    Conch habitat survey completed for some  areas and on-going