Increasing the uptake of multispecies models in fisheries management

Melissa A. Karp*, Jason S. Link, Max Grezlik, Steve Cadrin, Gavin Fay, Patrick Lynch, Howard Townsend, Richard D. Methot, Grant D. Adams, Kristan Blackhart, Caren Barceló, Andre Buchheister, Matthew Cieri, David Chagaris, Villy Christensen, J. Kevin Craig, Jonathan Cummings, Matthew D. Damiano, Mark Dickey-Collas, Bjarki Þór ElvarssonSarah Gaichas, Melissa A. Haltuch, Janne B. Haugen, Daniel Howell, Isaac C. Kaplan, Willem Klajbor, Scott I. Large, Michelle Masi, Jason McNamee, Brandon Muffley, Sarah Murray, Éva Plagányi, David Reid, Anna Rindorf, Skyler R. Sagarese, Amy M. Schueller, Robert Thorpe, James T. Thorson, Maciej T. Tomczak, Vanessa Trijoulet, Rudi Voss

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Abstract

Multispecies models have existed in a fisheries context since at least the 1970s, but despite much exploration, advancement, and consideration of multispecies models, there remain limited examples of their operational use in fishery management. Given that species and fleet interactions are inherently multispecies problems and the push towards ecosystem-based fisheries management, the lack of more regular operational use is both surprising and compelling. We identify impediments hampering the regular operational use of multispecies models and provide recommendations to address those impediments. These recommendations are: (1) engage stakeholders and managers early and often; (2) improve messaging and communication about the various uses of multispecies models; (3) move forward with multispecies management under current authorities while exploring more inclusive governance structures and flexible decision-making frameworks for handling tradeoffs; (4) evaluate when a multispecies modelling approach may be more appropriate; (5) tailor the multispecies model to a clearly defined purpose; (6) develop interdisciplinary solutions to promoting multispecies model applications; (7) make guidelines available for multispecies model review and application; and (8) ensure code and models are well documented and reproducible. These recommendations draw from a global assemblage of subject matter experts who participated in a workshop entitled “Multispecies Modeling Applications in Fisheries Management”.
Original languageEnglish
Article numberfsad001
JournalICES Journal of Marine Science
Volume80
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)243-257
Number of pages15
ISSN1054-3139
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Keywords

  • Multispecies models
  • Fisheries management
  • Ecosystem-based fisheries management
  • Stock assessment
  • Trophic interactions

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