Provide forum for marine issues
Prepare CLAMS document for Clew Bay
Initiate sampling programme
Conserve and rejuvenate fished species
Maximize value of local harvest
Establish environmental parameters

Objectives

Retention of ‘A’ classification water by continued water monitoring of existing and potential sources of pollution
Facilitate a broad-based range of marine activities and act upon sustainable development opportunities
Support safety & training
Encourage local input of fishing, aquaculture, tourism, leisure and marine groups into Integrated Coastal Zone Management policy for the area

Participants

Local groups	Agency & NGO
CB Oyster Co - Op CB Potfishermen Shellfish farmers Finfish farmers Manufacturers Achill Co - Op Clare Isl. fishermen Island groups Marine services Processors/Buyers	DoCM&NR BIM Marine Institute Mayo Co Co/CDB NUI Galway Fisheries Boards Duchas FSAI EPA IFA

Area of activity

Activities

Sea service provider to local marine users
Sea service provider to marine state agencies and authorities
Project management and backup
Provide liaison between local marine sectors
Provide liaison between local marine sectors and state agencies
Represent & focus Clew Bay issues at local and national level

Projects

Past

Gigas oyster bottom growth trials Viral and bacterial risk assessment study.

Current

Assisting with COASTLINK & AQUAREG ICZM projects Lobster restocking and artificial reef trials Scallop settlement and growth trials Bacterial study.

Current

KEYZONES - biological carrying capacities.
REDRISK - viral risk assessment.

Sea Services

Facilitate sea inspections for Govt Agencies
Mapping surveys of Clew Bay’s navigation hazards approaches
Provision of ‘rapid response data collection facility’ for research projects
Sample provision for: National Biotoxin & Phytoplankton Programme, Bacterial Classification & Quality of Shellfish Waters Directive

Routine monitoring sites

Bacterial & QSW sample sites

Biotoxin sample sitesLiaison Services

Liaison Services

Annual seminar
Hosting and attending industry and agency meetings
Attendance & presentations at seminars, workshops & conferences
Submissions on specific local issues such as sewage and landfill leachate discharges
Submissions to local and national policy documents
Assistance with policy implementation
Navigation, harbour, pier & marina development submissions
Submission of ICZM discussion documents

What is 'Integrated Coastal Zone Management'(ICZM) Definition

"A continuous and dynamic process that unites government and community, science and management, sectoral and public interests in preparing and implementing an integrated plan for the protection and development of coastal systems and resources."

Human Aspects

Develop a series of local CZ activity stakeholder groups to identify and focus on their key areas.
Facilitate liaisons between stakeholder groups to promote mutual understanding & establish common interests.
Build trust and seek to resolve conflict.
Where relevant review and adopt best practices from other areas.
Co-ordinate & agree strategies between stakeholder groups and policymakers for sustainable coastal activities.
Strategies can be developed into environmentally sound local management practices that can then have a bearing on policy at county, regional, national and EU level.

Human Aspect Considerations

Without engaging in ICZM models may well be imposed on us from other areas and..
Decisions will continue to be made without local input or consensus.
What aspects will a successful local ICZM group contain?
Participate in dialogue with a responsibility towards finding consensus.
That stakeholder groups be representative.
Establish how best stakeholder interest groups can interact with each other to provide a balanced outcome.
Establish how to balance environmental vs social / economic needs.
Determine how local structures can interface with policymakers on a regular basis.

Scientific aspects - studies, surveys & monitoring data sets

Data sets

Oyster Co-op. Water, larvae, bonamia.
BIM Quality of Shellfish Waters, temp, salinity, ph, BOD, O2, ecoli, heavy metals.
MI, Phytoplankton, biotoxin, bacterial, viral.
Finfish. Water, temp, sealice, benthos.
EPA, MI & Fishery boards. Fresh water inflows - water nutrient levels.
MI, Met Eireann, Climate variables, rainfall, temp, sunshine hrs, etc.

Studies

Hydrographic models 90, 00, 02
Wave study 00
EIS. 90, 98/99, 00, 01, 02
Viral and bacterial contamination Risk Assessment Study.
LIDAR surveys of Westport Bay 02, Newport Bay 03 Lough Furnace 03.
NUI Bathymetry, Furnace, Feeagh, Achill Beg, Dillisk Rocks.
Hyperspectoral imagery of NE Clew Bay.
SAC Broad scale mapping, Hydro acoustics, Flora & fauna, benthic grab and diver sampling.
Clare Island Study 2002
Native oyster bed mapping.
Aquaculture site mapping.
ASP scallop study.
Bonamia data.
Lobster stock enhancement and stock survey.
Salmonoid habitat enhancement.
Genetic interaction between wild and introduced salmon.

Scientific aspects - Predictive Management Model

Valuable information some of which has a 1 time only use & is archived by various agencies.
Data represents pieces of puzzle which can be compiled to provide a clearer picture of the Bay.
Review & assemble existing data.
Identify additional data requirements.
Enable enhanced co-ordination of sectoral management activities.
Develop scientific model to underpin a predictive bay management strategy.

Benefits

Human
Promotes stakeholder participation and establishes priorities. Identifies commonalities amongst interest groups.

Physical
Increases environmental awareness and credibility Promotes research and disseminates information.

Policy
Establishes links with policymakers Co-ordinates local agenda for policymaking agencies.

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