Scottish Inshore Fisheries Integrated Data System (SIFIDS): work package 5 final report identifying fishing activities and their associated drivers

Abstract

[Extract from Executive Summary] The purpose of this Work Package was to:

1. Define fisher derived data collection parameters.

2. Identify and if possible, develop a quality assured system for the collection of fisher derived anecdotal and experiential information.

3. Develop an appropriate sampling design/method that could be streamed to a relational data resource.

4. Develop risk based management strategies.

5. Investigate applicable techniques/strategies for ‘change management’ regarding accurate voluntary reporting by the industry.