Biogeography: Lakes—African Great Lakes

Ogutu‐Ohwayo, R.; Natugonza, Vianny; Olokotum, Mark; Rwezawula, Philip; Lugya, Jessy; Musinguzi, Laban

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-409548-9.12090-1

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“…The introduction of piscivorous Nile perch in the 1950s, which was intended to increase the economic value of Lake Victoria's fisheries, led to significant declines in native haplochromine cichlids (previously about 500 species), which also supported significant subsistence fisheries in the three bordering countries (Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya). The catchment basin for Lake Victoria has one of the highest population densities in Africa (~500 people per km 2 ), and fishing is one of the few sources of livelihood for local communities (Ogutu-Ohwayo et al, 2020). There is a need to better understand the trade-offs among economic (fisheries profits), social (employment), and conservation (ecosystem structure and resilience) objectives in order to develop effective fisheries policies, though limited resources to support data collection, modelling, and fisheries governance and enforcement have hindered resource management efforts (Musinguzi et al, 2017).…”

Section: Limited Data Models and Governance-the African Great Lakesmentioning

confidence: 99%

It is past time to use ecosystem models tactically to support ecosystem‐based fisheries management: Case studies using Ecopath with Ecosim in an operational management context

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2023

Fish and Fisheries

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The implementation of ecosystem management requires ecosystem modelling within the context of a natural resource management process. Ecopath with Ecosim (EwE) is the most widely used modelling platform for investigating the dynamics of marine ecosystems, but has played a limited role in fisheries management and in multi‐sector resource decision‐making. We review 10 case studies that demonstrate the use of EwE to support operational resource management. EwE models are being used to inform tactical decision‐making in fisheries and other ocean use sectors, as well as to identify key trade‐offs, develop appropriate policy objectives, and reconcile conflicting legislative mandates in a variety of ecosystems. We suggest the following criteria to enhance the use of EwE and other ecosystem models in operational resource management: (1) a clear management objective that can be addressed through modelling; (2) an important trade‐off and a receptive policy context amenable to trade‐off evaluation; (3) an accessible and well‐documented model that follows best practices; (4) early and iterative engagement among scientists, stakeholders, and managers; (5) integration within a collaborative management process; (6) a multi‐model approach; and (7) a rigorous review process. Our review suggests that existing management frameworks are as much or more of a limitation to the operational use of EwE than technical issues related to data availability and model uncertainty. Ecosystem models are increasingly needed to facilitate more effective and transparent decision‐making. We assert that the requisite conditions currently exist for enhanced strategic and tactical use of EwE to support fisheries and natural resource management.

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Section: Limited Data Models and Governance-the African Great Lakesmentioning

confidence: 99%