What’s happening in Tobago Sonja Teelucksingh, Ronald James (UWI, St What’s happening in Tobago Sonja Teelucksingh, Ronald James (UWI, St. Augustine) February 25-29, Second Caribbean Regional Meeting, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Metier selection based on economic tables Fleet / gear / species Economic Data Metier selection based on economic tables Fleet / gear / species Artisanal fleet only in Tobago Artisanal fleet / gear / species
The “Sea Around Us” Data Initial economic tables based on the “Sea Around Us” data Initial metiers selected: Pirogues // lines //king mackerel Pirogues // gillnets // jacks Contradictions with the data from the Tobago Fisheries Division
The Fisheries Division Data Contradictions with the data from the Tobago Fisheries Division New economic tables Selection of new metiers based on this Should we merge the two sets of information?
The Metiers Case Study Fleet Gear Species 1 Artisanal pirogue Hook and line Pelagic dolphin fish 2 Pelagic wahoo 3 Fish pots Pelagic plumhead 4 Pelagic tuna
Majority sold for domestic consumption, some to national market Fish Chains Majority sold for domestic consumption, some to national market All sold on beaches No separate processing, production flows to final consumption What little processing takes place, does so on the beaches, by the fishermen
Survey conducted February 2008 Data input and analysis to take place Sociological Data Survey conducted February 2008 Data input and analysis to take place
Karl – need for any new data? Ecological Data According to Punta Cana presentations, ecological models already run for Tobago Karl – need for any new data?