Electronic Observer Program for High Seas Fisheries

Component 2:

Belize High Seas Fisheries Unit

Project: 

Establish the enabling environment for the development of a Marine Spatial Plan through strengthened governance, improved management and enhanced monitoring of Belize’s coastal and marine resources

Location: 

Belize Barrier Reef System

Funds from Belize Fund ($BZD): 

$1,151,565.00

Time Frame: 

April 2023 – November 2025

Goal:

To ensure the successful and timely delivery of the timebound Milestones and conservation commitment for the Government of Belize with a focus on establishing the enabling environment for the development of a Marine Spatial Plan through strengthened governance, improved management, and enhanced enforcement of Belize’s coastal and marine resources.

Objective 2:

To utilize an electronic monitoring system (EMS) to improve the collection of electronic observer data to meet the reporting requirement of Regional Fisheries Management Organizations and enhanced monitoring, control and surveillance of Belize’s distant water fishing vessels.

Expected Outputs:

  1. Electronic Monitoring System for High Seas Fisheries
  2. EMS Capacity Building of BHSFU