One point is added Transparent: Publication of allocation for each qualifier: criteria and data based on one point for which fishing rights will be participatory allocated (catches and so on) allocation; additional one point for Participatory: transparent Publication of results of allocation; and one consultations that include a point for scientific large number of players and allocation. vulnerable populations The maximum score is leading to the distribution of 3. individual fishing rights. Participation of women is CMAs had been strongly encouraged. formed in the four MPAs, with their Scientific: constitutions and The allocation should not exceed the TAC (quantity bylaws approved by that can be sustainably their local councils. harvested) taking into The MoFMR should account the allocation to the now accredit the industrial segment. The CMAs with their allocation must also be based respective on octopus habitat and constitutions and population growth rate. bylaws as entity to manage the coastal natural resources of the designated management areas. To secure these fishing rights, the Ministry of Fisheries should incorporate the concept of community fisheries management in the Fisheries Bill.
One point is added for each qualifier: one point for participatory allocation; additional one point for transparent allocation; and one point for scientific allocation. The maximum score is 3. CMAs had been formed in the four MPAs, with their constitutions and bylaws approved by their local councils. The MoFMR should now accredit the CMAs with their respective constitutions and bylaws as entity to manage the coastal natural resources of the designated management areas. To secure these fishing rights, the Ministry of Fisheries should incorporate the concept of community fisheries management in the Fisheries Bill. Transparent: Publication of allocation criteria and data based on which fishing rights will be allocated (catches and so on) Participatory: Publication of results of consultations that include a large number of players and vulnerable populations leading to the distribution of individual fishing rights. Participation of women is strongly encouraged. Scientific: The allocation should not exceed the TAC (quantity that can be sustainably harvested) taking into account the allocation to the industrial segment. The allocation must also be based on octopus habitat and population growth rate.