SOUTH WEST INDIAN OCEAN FISHERIES PROJECT

Regional Management Unit, C/o Kenya Marine and Fisheries
Research Institute, P.O. Box 81651-80100, Mombasa, Kenya.
Telephone: +254-208023924 Fax: + 254 (0) 41 2001133, E-mail: rmu@swiofp.net
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SERVICES) Grant No: TF056039 Project ID No: P072202 BY-CATCH ASSESSMENT OF THE SWIO ARTISANAL (LOCAL) FISHERIES The Government of Kenya has received financing, (on behalf of the Union of Comoros, Republic of Madagascar, Republic of Mauritius, Republic of Mozambique, United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of Seychelles and Republic of South Africa) from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) acting as an Implementing Agency for the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) (hereinafter called “Grant”) toward the cost of South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Project (SWIOFP). As part of the SWIOFP Component 5, a specific need has been identified to carry out an assessment and review on the extent of by-catch of the vulnerable species (especially marine mammals, sea turtle, sharks and seabirds) in the South West Indian Ocean fisheries of relevance to SWIOFP and also look at current regional management initiatives and propose management options to address the by-catch issues and its impacts on biodiversity. Background
By catch is a serious threat to megafauna in the SWIO region. Marine mammals, sea turtles and sharks (including rays) are particularly affected, especially in coastal and artisanal fisheries, for which information is very limited. As part of the SWIOFP Component 5, a need has been identified to carry out an assessment on the
SOUTH WEST INDIAN OCEAN FISHERIES
PROJECT
(SWIOFP)
Regional Management Unit, C/o Kenya Marine and Fisheries
Research Institute, P.O. Box 81651-80100, Mombasa, Kenya.
Telephone: +254-208023924 Fax: + 254 (0) 41 2001133, E-mail: rmu@swiofp.net
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extent of bycatch of the vulnerable species (especially marine mammals, sea turtles and sharks) in the Southwest Indian Ocean artisanal and local/domestic fisheries. In the WIO incidental purse seine mortality on dolphins is none existent but there has been occurrence with respect to marine turtles and its linkages to FADS. Larger dolphins and whales however do pose a considerable problem for longline fishing industry as these large animals depredate on both the bait and damage the catch that may subsequently be taken. While dugongs are highly vulnerable to several types of fishing gear, especially gill nets, mostly mortalities are associated with inshore fisheries. Despite several recent surveys and reports, the status of dugongs is not well known, especially in the context of fisheries impacts. A number of observer programmes has been carried in the region that contains information on by-catch and impact of these fisheries on biodiversity. Turtles are highly vulnerable to becoming caught and entangled in a variety of fishing gear. Virtually all fishing operations at some stage take sea turtles as a by-catch. In addition, the actual distribution of turtle populations has not been adequately documented whereby fishery impacts can be fully evaluated. Once taken mostly as by-catch, sharks now represent an increasingly important targeted resource, both for artisanal and industrial sectors. In most cases data is lacking, except in the specialist shark net fishery that protects bathers in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. For example in Mozambique records of landings at several sites have been documented. It was noted that the significance of sharks as an element of fisheries was not understood, including the use of sharks as a source of food, for export of fins to distant nations, as trophies in sport fishing and as problem animals in bather protection.
SOUTH WEST INDIAN OCEAN FISHERIES
PROJECT
(SWIOFP)
Regional Management Unit, C/o Kenya Marine and Fisheries
Research Institute, P.O. Box 81651-80100, Mombasa, Kenya.
Telephone: +254-208023924 Fax: + 254 (0) 41 2001133, E-mail: rmu@swiofp.net
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Scope of Study Consulting services are now sought for the areas detailed below with a view to provide the following assessment: Consulting services are now sought for the areas detailed below with a view to provide the following assessment:
1. Assess the extent of by catch of vulnerable marine species (marine mammals, sea turtles and sharks) in coastal artisanal fisheries in the SWIO region. The method to be used should include extrapolation of data derived from interview surveys, a technique that has previously proven to be effective in developing nations, including a literature review.
2. Review the management/mitigations/technical measures and legislations to address by-catch in SWIO and recommend any new initiatives in the artisanal/local/domestic fisheries.
3. Develop map of sensitive/vulnerable areas where impact of fishing (by gear/species) on by-catch are of concern or of high occurrence or highest point of conflict.
4. Work with the SWIOFP countries to implement a rapid by-catch impact assessment (coastal fisheries) and provide materials for interviewers, including interview survey details (questionnaire, methodology), simple database to capture the data and species identification sheets.
5. Train data recorders to collect interview surveys.
6. Conduct an Ecological Risk Assessment (ERA) on these species and their vulnerability in respect to the targeted species (SWIOFP priority species).
7. Prepare a detailed report with an executive summary and recommendations future actions needed to address the issues or gaps of information for management purposes.
The SWIOFP now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned consultant services by submitting an Expression of
SOUTH WEST INDIAN OCEAN FISHERIES
PROJECT
(SWIOFP)
Regional Management Unit, C/o Kenya Marine and Fisheries
Research Institute, P.O. Box 81651-80100, Mombasa, Kenya.
Telephone: +254-208023924 Fax: + 254 (0) 41 2001133, E-mail: rmu@swiofp.net
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Interest (EOI). The EOI must provide information indicating that the applicant is qualified to perform the services and has a recognized experience in the subject. The consultant should have an advanced degree in Marine Science, with specialization relevant to the topic selected and in relation with fisheries management and biodiversity with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a fisheries or marine research. Work experience in the field of marine biodiversity and fisheries is essential. Strong report-writing skills are required. The successful consultant may be required to travel to member countries in certain cases in order to liaise with government scientists and/or fishers to obtain relevant information. While English is the preferred language for this task, knowledge of Portuguese and French would be extremely useful A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers published in May 2004 and revised in October 2006 and May 2010. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours (i.e. Monday to Friday, 09.00 – 17.00 hrs)
The deadline for lodging an EOI is not later than 1300 Hours on 8th August 2011. Expressions of Interest (EOI) can be submitted by email (In the subject line insert “EOI By-catch Assessment – SWIO Artisanal (Local) Fisheries”): rmu@swiofp.net or by courier to Regional Executive Secretary, SWIOFP, Regional Management Unit C/o KMFRI, English Road Mombasa, and P.O. BOX 81651 - 80100 KENYA. Tel: +254208023924, Fax: +25441200113