Fisheries
We use ERSEM to support fisheries' management; here we provide an example of our work in Bangladesh.
Fisheries are crucial for the people of Bangladesh; they provide about 60% of animal protein and account for 4.4% of GDP. Fisheries are under pressure from over-fishing and climate change.
An ERSEM-based model of the coastal Bay of Bengal for the years 2000-2060 shows how primary production and other variables may be affected by climate change. The data from ERSEM is then used to run models of the potential catch of two key fish species (Bombay Duck and Hilsa shad as shown in the graph), under three potential scenarios of fisheries management. The outputs provide evidence for policy makers and resource managers that fish catches could be maintained under climate change, but only if sustainable management practices are used.
Further information
Please contact: Sevrine Sailley
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Related publications
- Fernandes JA, Kay S, Hossain MAR, Ahmed M, Cheung WWL, Lazar AN, Barange M. 2015. Projecting marine fish production and catch potential in Bangladesh in the 21st century under long-term environmental change and management scenarios. ICES J. Mar. Sci. J. Cons. fsv217. DOI:10.1093/icesjms/fsv217