Digital maps of fisheries of Kenya 2023
These maps present the distribution of fishing effort and catches for the different fisheries along the Kenyan Coast
Introduction
- Effective data collection and compilation are essential for understanding and managing fisheries.
- This presentation will explore the methodology employed in acquiring and archiving data for the industrial fisheries along the Kenya Coast.
Data Collection
- The foundation of sound fisheries management lies in comprehensive data collection.
- In the industrial prawn fishery, meticulous reporting is a requirement for licensing.
- The collection industry submits monthly reports that are filled with a wealth of information about fishery operations.
- Scientific observers are also deployed on licensed industrial fishing vessels to ensure data accuracy and reliability.