The Caribbean Eco-Region Sonja Teelucksingh, Ronald James Second Caribbean Regional Meeting, February 25-29, Montego Bay, Jamaica
The Caribbean Partners Disciplines: Ecology: Karl Economy: Sonja Sociology: Victor Case Studies: Jamaica: Karl Tobago: Sonja Dominican Republic: Victor Marine Protected Area: Dominican Republic
The Work of the Caribbean Overall project modelling to apply to three eco-regions To inform the economic, ecological and economic models for Jamaica, Tobago and DR MPA versus non MPA comparisons for DR
The Project Modelling Economic Costs and Benefits -Fish harvesting -Fish processing -Fish marketing -Extended metier -Connection to the eco-system Ecological Costs and Benefits Social Costs and Benefits The Societal Costs
Empirical case studies Apply to nine fishery regions in developing countries Compare results on current stage of fisheries in each region Policy simulation for future practice Data requirements A regional SAM with fisheries details Some time-series data on production and consumtion, and value
What has been done? Ecological Models (Karl) Economic Models (Sonja) Jamaica DR Tobago Economic Models (Sonja) Sociological Models (Victor) MPA Model (Victor)