Fisheries Data Collection and Monitoring
The Directorate of Fisheries Resources Collects,, analyzes, and disseminates data on fish stocks, catch levels, and other relevant parameters to inform decision-making and management strategies.
Below are some of our activities in relation to Data Collection and Monitoring, along with the involved agencies, partners, and organizations: Previous Fisheries Data Collection and Monitoring Activities: - Fisheries Surveys and Assessments: Conducted in collaboration with:
- National Fisheries Resources Research Institute (NaFIRRI)
- Research institutions such as Makerere University
- International organizations providing technical support and expertise
- Catch Monitoring Programs: Implemented with assistance from:
- Local fisheries associations and cooperatives
- Community-based fisheries monitoring groups
- Biological Sampling and Analysis: Carried out with support from:
- Fisheries officers trained in biological sampling techniques
- Laboratory facilities for fish species identification and age determination
- Environmental Monitoring: Undertaken in partnership with:
- Ministry of Water and Environment
- Environmental NGOs conducting water quality assessments and habitat surveys
- Community-Based Data Collection: Facilitated by:
- Local fisheries officers and extension workers
- Community members trained as data collectors
Current Fisheries Data Collection and Monitoring Activities:
- Electronic Monitoring Systems: Deployed in collaboration with:
- Technology companies providing electronic monitoring equipment
- Fisheries management agencies in other countries with experience in electronic monitoring
- Satellite Tracking of Fishing Vessels: Utilized with support from:
- Satellite service providers offering vessel tracking services
- International fisheries monitoring programs
- Fisheries Observer Programs: Implemented with assistance from:
- Trained fisheries observers deployed on fishing vessels
- NGOs focusing on observer training and deployment
- Remote Sensing Technologies: Employed in partnership with:
- Remote sensing research institutions
- Satellite imagery providers
- Data Integration and Management Systems: Developed with support from:
- Information technology (IT) companies specializing in data management systems
- Government agencies responsible for data governance and information security
Future Fisheries Data Collection and Monitoring Activities:
- Real-Time Data Collection Systems: Collaborating with:
- Telecom companies providing real-time data transmission services
- IT firms developing data collection apps and software
- Fisheries Genetic Monitoring Programs: Supported by:
- Genetics research institutions
- DNA sequencing facilities
- Climate Change Impact Monitoring: In partnership with:
- Climate research organizations
- Environmental NGOs focusing on climate adaptation and resilience
- Participatory Data Collection Approaches: Adopting strategies involving:
- Participatory mapping exercises with fishing communities
- Citizen science initiatives engaging recreational anglers and volunteers
- Capacity Building in Data Collection and Analysis: Conducted through:
- Training workshops and courses for fisheries officers and data collectors
- Collaboration with educational institutions offering fisheries science programs
These data collection and monitoring activities, spanning past, present, and future endeavors, are aimed at providing reliable information for evidence-based decision-making, sustainable fisheries management, and conservation efforts in Uganda. Collaboration with various agencies, partners, and organizations ensures the effectiveness and reliability of these data collection and monitoring efforts.
