Fishery observation based on satellite system in Mauritania
Activity description:
The sea along the coast of Mauritania (within 200 seamiles) is considered to be one of the most abundant in fish stocks worldwide and has major impact on the country's economic performance (around 50 per cent of export income). A sustainable management of fish and other oceanic resources is crucial for stable basis of Mauritania's economic development. Effective observation of the fishery industry and adequate licensing is a necessity to guarantee an economic preservation of fish and seafood.
The monitoring system of the observation authority should be optimized to enable intervention in order to protect the fish population and to profit from sustainable fishery in the future.
Within the project, the fishery observation authority is equipped with radio technology to gather information on the identification and positioning of ships. Via radar monitoring localised objects can get assigned to fishing licences, so that the missions of observation units can be optimised.
WSIS action lines related to this activity: Theme 2. Information and communication infrastructure
Theme 3. Access to information and knowledge
Theme 6. Enabling environment
Theme 7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life
[E-environment]
[Protect environment]
Theme 12. Achieving WSIS targets (PoA, Section B)
Related MDGs: MDG 7. Ensure environmental sustainability
MDG 8. Develop a global partnership for development
Activity type:
Programme
Time scale:
Completed: 2003 - 2008
Partners:
no information available
Additional Information on National Implementation Mechanism
Strategy for coordinating WSIS Implementation at the national level: Yes
