Bridging the Krill Divide: Understanding Cross-Sector Objectives for Krill Fishing and Conservation

Hill, Simeon ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1441-8769; Cavanagh, Rachel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2474-9716; Knowland, Cheryl; Grant, Susie ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7941-3948; Downie, Rod. 2014 Bridging the Krill Divide: Understanding Cross-Sector Objectives for Krill Fishing and Conservation. Cambridge, British Antarctic Survey, 37pp.

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Abstract/Summary

In June 2014, the ICED programme, the British Antarctic Survey and WWF co-hosted a two day workshop entitled “Understanding the objectives for krill fishing and conservation in the Scotia Sea and Antarctic Peninsula region” which involved participants from the science, conservation, and fishing industry sectors. The workshop used structured dialogue, led by an independent facilitator, to explore each sector’s objectives and information requirements for the krill-based ecosystem and to identify constructive ways for the three sectors to work together. The issue of krill fishing has previously provoked passionate debate but participants in this workshop showed broad crosssector accord. This included shared commitment to maintaining a healthy ecosystem and support for management of the krill fishery that minimises the risk of negative impacts on ecosystem health. Participants generally agreed that current levels of fishing have a low risk of significant impacts but that there is no need to increase catch limits. Participants also agreed that the objectives of management must include a healthy krill stock and a healthy ecosystem. However, they were not able to define ecosystem states that are desirable or healthy. This reflects the gaps in the currently available information and the indirect nature of the links between the krill-based ecosystem and human well being. The workshop produced a range of recommendations including the need to articulate a clear research and development strategy to support progress in the management of the krill fishery, and to improve communication between the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and its stakeholders. The workshop also revealed a cooperative and productive relationship between the various sectors. Further cross-sector work could progress some key tasks such as identifying priority information requirements and assessing the potential future demand for krill catch.

Item Type:	Publication - Report
Programmes:	BAS Programmes > Polar Science for Planet Earth (2009 - ) > Ecosystems
Funders/Sponsors:	NERC/British Antarctic Survey, World Wide Fund for Nature, Integrating Climate and Ecosystem Dynamics in the Southern Ocean
Date made live:	04 Nov 2014 16:38 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/508757

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