Assisting with fish export zones Responses to disaster Management of conflicts over resource use Control IUU fishing Conduct resource surveys, species stock assessments in marine waters. Establish artificial reefs, protected areas and marine parks along Balochistan coast. Extend sea search and rescue Restock fresh water bodies with seeds/ fingerling Build landing facilities along Balochistan coast & improve existing harbor facilities, Assist in installation of quality ice making machines on board of fishing vessels and refrigeration systems on board of fishing boats involved in longer fishing operations. Improve hygienic conditions in all fish markets. Specific objectives for aquaculture are: Establish fish disease diagnostic laboratories and services Conversion of waste lands (Saline, water-logged) for inland aquaculture Facilitate the lease of land for fish/ shrimp farming under land policy along the Balochistan coast. Establishment of fish and shrimp hatcheries in Balochistan. Establish environmental friendly demonstration pilot scale shrimp farming operations in Balochistan. Current development projects include establishing a fisheries training centre in Surbandar near Gwadar, some fisheries infrastructure, and the development of fisher colonies on the coast. These are all held up due to shortages of funds. The training centre is expected to be completed in 2013. Various other development schemes are planned but are not yet approved. The Fisheries Department has little capacity to do much more than it does at present, due to the chronic shortages of funds (which affects both already approved projects and any future plans), a skills shortage amongst its staff, and deficiencies in equipment and materials. Based on present resources, the department cannot undertake the skills development, fisheries management and conservation strengthening and development activities that are necessary in the sector. Technical assistance, training for staff (locally and overseas) and development funding are going to be required for the foreseeable future. Marine capture fisheries The GoB and the Fisheries Department are committed to managing the fisheries of the province, primarily the marine fisheries, for the benefit of the people. As in other regions, fisheries sector has the potential to develop a more valuable asset base Balochistan’s (building more productive fish stocks); generate a higher level of sustainable net economic, social and environmental benefits in the future (capturing the inherent value of more
Assisting with fish export zones Responses to disaster Management of conflicts over resource use Control IUU fishing Conduct resource surveys, species stock assessments in marine waters. Establish artificial reefs, protected areas and marine parks along Balochistan coast. Extend sea search and rescue Restock fresh water bodies with seeds/ fingerling Build landing facilities along Balochistan coast & improve existing harbor facilities, Assist in installation of quality ice making machines on board of fishing vessels and refrigeration systems on board of fishing boats involved in longer fishing operations. Improve hygienic conditions in all fish markets. Specific objectives for aquaculture are: Establish fish disease diagnostic laboratories and services Conversion of waste lands (Saline, water-logged) for inland aquaculture Facilitate the lease of land for fish/ shrimp farming under land policy along the Balochistan coast. Establishment of fish and shrimp hatcheries in Balochistan. Establish environmental friendly demonstration pilot scale shrimp farming operations in Balochistan. Current development projects include establishing a fisheries training centre in Surbandar near Gwadar, some fisheries infrastructure, and the development of fisher colonies on the coast. These are all held up due to shortages of funds. The training centre is expected to be completed in 2013. Various other development schemes are planned but are not yet approved. The Fisheries Department has little capacity to do much more than it does at present, due to the chronic shortages of funds (which affects both already approved projects and any future plans), a skills shortage amongst its staff, and deficiencies in equipment and materials. Based on present resources, the department cannot undertake the skills development, fisheries management and conservation strengthening and development activities that are necessary in the sector. Technical assistance, training for staff (locally and overseas) and development funding are going to be required for the foreseeable future. Marine capture fisheries The GoB and the Fisheries Department are committed to managing the fisheries of the province, primarily the marine fisheries, for the benefit of the people. As in other regions, Balochistan’s fisheries sector has the potential to develop a more valuable asset base (building more productive fish stocks); generate a higher level of sustainable net economic, social and environmental benefits in the future (capturing the inherent value of more