2016 - 2017 Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science (Cefas) Strategy for Industry Generated Data - 2016/17 - Fisheries Science Patnership

A desk-based study was undertaken to address the increasing need for a strategic approach to industry-led data collection in the face of reducing resources and growing need for evidence in fisheries management. The aim was to establish partnerships and action plans that will support the inclusion of fishing industry knowledge and data in the evidence-base for managing UK fisheries. Three main activities were used to progress the study: - • A review of existing initiatives that have incorporated industry generated data into fisheries management advice and their degree of success. - • A rapid appraisal of data deficient UK targeted stocks, assessment of data needs/gaps that may be augmented by industry generated data, and selection of case study stocks. - • Development of action plans on how data gaps for case study stocks of commercial importance to UK fleets could be filled by the industry.