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MRAG Opens Asia Pacific Office
International marine and natural resources consulting group MRAG announced on 30 July 2008 the opening of their Asia Pacific Office, based in Brisbane, Australia.
CEO of MRAG Asia Pacific, Duncan Souter, said the establishment of an office dedicated to the Asia Pacific recognised the importance of maintaining healthy and productive aquatic environments
to the people of the Asia Pacific region.
“Fisheries, marine tourism and coastal agriculture are key sources of food and wealth generation in the Asia
Pacific region, while healthy aquatic environments play a critical role in providing ecosystem services”, Mr Souter said. “This expertise, combined with
that of MRAG’s extensive list of expert regional collaborators, means that MRAG Asia Pacific will be able to bring both global experience and local knowledge
to aquatic resource challenges in the region."
MRAG Director Prof. Andrew Rosenberg said the opening of a dedicated Asia Pacific office would build on MRAG’s
strong track record in the region. “MRAG already has a proud history in the Asia Pacific region, having assisted clients such as the Asian Development Bank
and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency in implementing successful aquatic resource programs. The establishment of a specific regional office allows to
us to step up our Asia Pacific focus, providing a dedicated service to clients in the region”, Prof. Rosenberg said. The Asia Pacific Office adds to existing MRAG offices across Europe and North America.
For further information on MRAG Asia Pacific visit our website at www.mragasiapacific.com.au
Project to evaluate the techniques used to determine the weight of fish retained on board EU fishing vessels
The EU has recently commissioned us to conduct a study into the catch weights which are recorded on board EU vessels and how various vessel characteristics may influence the way these weights are recorded and we are looking for various industry stakeholders to get involved. To find out more about this project click here: Click here to see project website
Combating illegal fishing in the developing world
Fish stocks around the world are under threat from illegal fishing according to a new report by the Marine Resources Assessment Group (MRAG) - see Recent Publications.
Every year at least $4 billion of fish is caught illegally.
Illegal fishing thrives where national governments are weak and where countries fail to meet their international responsibilities. Growing demand and poor controls mean rich pickings for criminals in the waters around developing countries.
The report, commissioned by the UK's Department for International Development (DFID), suggests that small investments would reduce illegal fishing and enable poor countries to benefit from their own resources.
Fishing South The History and Management of South Geogia Fisheries
Just published - Fishing South The History and Management of South Geogia Fisheries by David J. Agnew. Click the cover for further details.
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