For anyone interested in exploring fisheries technologies or fisheries data sharing in more detail, we have curated a reading list.
Background
I talk a lot about the legal protections of fisheries data, simply because I think my legal degrees allow me to do so. But of course, the legal protections are only one side of the story when it comes to fisheries data sharing. Sometimes they’re just a reflection of concerns from the people or organisations that own the data or are the subject of it. After all, law often reflects the interests of individuals or companies the government aims to protect.
There’s also a strong link between what the law requires and what data management systems need to be able to do to facilitate the legal recourses an individual has. That’s why it’s important to look at the technical, practical and legal aspects of fisheries data sharing to get the full picture. Luckily, there are many experts and Civil Society Organisations that provided publicly available resources giving insight into the technical and practical aspects.
These reading list recommendations are based on the relevance of the content and the credibility of the authors. The statements or conclusions presented in these documents do not necessarily reflect the views of Natural Justice.
Reading List
1. Towards responsible transparency: understanding why fishers are cautious about sharing data – An incredibly insightful resource on data-sharing concerns, thoughtfully incorporating the perspective of fishers. Comprehensive yet concise, it delivers a wealth of insights in just 16 pages. Developed by ANCORS and Global Fishing Watch in collaboration with several experts.
Available via the WCPFC Website here
2. Monitoring for Change: Insights from a Pilot on Electronic Monitoring and Wi-Fi Solutions for Social Responsibility – New report demonstrating how electronic monitoring and Wi-Fi technologies can be used to improve social responsibility at sea. Report was led by The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, with support of Ocean outcomes and Global Fishing Watch.
Summary and full report available here
3. Marine Policy – Special issue on Transparency in Fisheries Governance (2022)
This Special Issue of the Marine Policy journal contains several open access articles on transparency in fisheries governance. While a few more years have passed, many insights and critical reflections are still valid.
Content overview and links to articles can be found here
4. Civil Society Organisations’ principles on fisheries transparency
Several CSOs have principles or guidelines on what they consider key information in the context of fisheries transparency. Some interesting examples include:
Environmental Justice Foundation: Ten principles for global transparency
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