1	Marine and Coastal Management, RSA Training and Capacity Building Needs
2	MCM: Organisational Chart
3	Objective: Research, Antarctica & Islands To advise on, and promote, the sustainable utilisation of coastal and living marine resources and the conservation of marine and coastal ecosystems by conducting and supporting appropriate research
4	R&D Strategy Marine Science Building & growing Aquaculture Leading Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Leading Oceanography/Remote Sensing Developing & selling Survey capability Leading and driving Large Marine Ecosystem programmes (BENEFIT, BCLME, SWIOFP) Establishing and managing Marine Protected Areas
5	R&D Strategy (cont’d) New Fisheries Octopus Tuna longline White mussel Expanding fisheries Red-eye (under investigation) Horse mackerel (industry collaboration) Selling our achievements – R, A&I Communication strategy Transformation and BEE Meeting objectives of transformation plan
6	R&D Actions: 2004/5 Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF) BCLME EAF and Top Predators Projects Review of fisheries (mid 2004) EAF implementation plans for major fisheries (end 2005) Implement EAF in pelagic fishery (end 2004) Implementation of Aquaculture Institute Develop strategy (mid 2004) Negotiate partnerships (end 2004) Establish Institute (CoE) within MCM (early 2005)
7	R&D Actions: 2004/5 Ecotourism Strategic Plan (early 2005) Improve understanding of E. Coast marine ecosystem SWIOFP (in initiation phase) Coelacanth programme (increase outputs) Whale surveys Outsourcing of provincial research to ORI, KZN wildlife, E.C. Universities
8	R&D Actions: 2004/5 Subsistence Fisheries: Develop assessment approaches for data-deficient fisheries (end 2004) Routine Assessment of all TAC/TAE resources (ongoing)
9	R&D objectives: How do we get there? Appointment & training of 30 new scientific staff Implement Career ladders Research Reviews (DST & international) Location and structural options New inshore research vessel
10	Antarctica & Islands Strategy: Managing SA’s Strategic interests in the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research MOU with DST (June 2004) Research strategic Plan (Dec 2004) Implement new research programme (early 2005) Marion I. Base construction (2007) Develop Antarctic Gateway concept ATCM meeting in Cape Town
11	Objectives: Resource Management To facilitate and regulate sustainable and equitable development and utilisation of marine living resources To optimise the sustainable use of SA’s coastal resources
12	ALLOCATION OF RIGHTS FOR CONSUMPTIVE AND NON CONSUMPTIVE USE Allocate rights to 21 existing commercial fisheries Allocate rights to new fisheries (large pelagics, octopus, east of hangklip rock lobster) Allocate rights to non consumptive users (Boat based whale watching, shark cage diving, scuba diving). Allocate rights to subsistence fishers in new areas
13	DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES AND NATURAL RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS Develop sector plans and establish resource management working groups for existing and new fisheries Develop policy and OMP’s for eco-tourism in marine sector Promulgate and implement the Protected Areas Act, Biodiversity Act and Coastal Management Act Develop information management systems for biodiversity, marine and coastal management Develop policy on BEE in fishing industry
14	COASTAL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Implement 4x4 regulations and report on monitoring of biological impact of 4x4 vehicles Implement Coastal and Marine awareness Education and Training program Development of sustainable coastal livelihoods program Optimal management of South African Coastal resources National expansion of blue flag campaign
15	NEPAD ISSUES Alignment of WSSD outcomes and NEPAD Development of SADC fishing protocol Expansion of Blue flag campaign to SADC region Play a leading role in the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation Commission (SEAFO) Implement or support regional projects in tourism, environment and marine issues
16	MCS Objective To attain optimal levels of compliance by adopting the principles of deterrence and prevention
17	Natural resources information system for effective monitoring MAC Recreational MAC Commercial MCS database MOU’s with SABS and Customs and Excise
18	Participatory Co-Management and Equitable Utilisation of resources Appointment of honorary fishery control officers from members of coastal communities involved in fishing
19	Reduction of Illegal and unsustainable use of natural resourcs IUU Fishing SADC declaration on IUU Fishing Support for Environmental Courts RFMO requirements Enforcement and compliance partnerships New MPAs Operation Neptune
20	Reduction of Illegal and unsustainable use of natural resources Education Publicise MCS actions in the field of enforcement and monitoring Publicise the rationale for regulating natural resources Ensure that our FCO’s are at all times conversant with best practice in MCS and our laws and obligations
21	Reduction of illegal and unsustainable use of natural resources Regulatory law capacity Forensic Auditing Patrol vessels VMS Upgrade Strengthen Serious Offences Unit
22	Resource Management Needs Day-to–day Fisheries Management Short-term courses (1-2 wks intensive training, exchange programmes) Medium-term (3-12 months coursework, exchange programmes) Longer-term (1-3 yrs, post-graduate up to D level)
23	Resource Management Needs Basic Training Background understanding Globally, regionally, nationally Fisheries management, research, compliance, economics
24	Resource Management Needs Specialized training in disciplines Resource managers in pelagic, demersal, inshore resources (inc. effort management) 15 Fisheries economics & social sciences/anthropology 10 Integrated Coastal Management 7 Marine pollution management 8 Development/management of subsistence fisheries 8 Policy Development 20 Non-consumptive resources management 10 Management training (negotiation, writing, presentation, conflict management, PR) 30
25	R&D Needs Fisheries Stock assessment 10 Fisheries Surveys 10 Fish Ageing & histology 10 Mariculture 20 Oceanography –Biological, Physical & Chemical 15 Ecotourism (n.c. resources) research 10 Quantitative ecology 5 Marine Taxonomy 5 Fisheries economics & socio-economics research 10 Database managers 5 Technical support/engineering (inc.diving, o/s ops.) 20
26	MCS needs Basic training of compliance officers (SADC)110 Training of monitors 100 MCS Investigative course at the SAP College (includes middle management training)110 Safety, Skippers’ Training & Inspection at Sea 110 Advanced 4x4 training 110 Weapons handling 110 PR 110 Investigative Monitoring & Surveillance Techniques 10