This document describes the overall principles and main thematic areas of the EAF-Nansen Programme Science Plan, including the use of the research vessel (R/V) Dr Fridtjof Nansen as a key tool for fieldwork. Three main research areas were identified, dealing with impacts of fishing, oil/gas activities and presence of contaminants, and climate variability and change on marine resources and ecosystems. These research areas are then subdivided into 11 main themes. Data used for the research activities were collected through the surveys with the R/V Dr Fridtjof Nansen, including the data gathered during the previous phases of the Nansen Programme.

This policy brief summarises the main results of three marine fishery/ecosystem surveys conducted in Myanmar waters in 2013, 2015 and 2018, with the use of the research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen. It also presents an overview of the main findings from previous surveys, by contrasting current and past findings. The brief provides useful key observations and recommendations. 

This is an annual summary for 2018, summarizing activities carried out during the year. The document provides an overiew of the work, including research surveys on board the research vessel (R/V) Dr Fridtjof Nansen. We continued with the development of research work under the programme in support of the ecosystem approach to fisheries (EAF). We also made great strides in identifying priorities for implementing the ecosystem approach to fisheries management, an approach that is becoming more crucial, as you are all very much aware.

The Science Plan addresses the overall principles and main thematic areas for the research of the EAF-Nansen Programme, including the use of the research vessel (R/V) Dr Fridtjof Nansen as a key tool for field work. Since 1975, the Nansen Programme has supported developing countries in fisheries research and management in their efforts to enhance food security. Fisheries and environmental surveys with the R/V Dr Fridtjof Nansen have been an important and integral part of the programme throughout its phases. A Science Plan has been developed that is comprised of the three pillars below, in support of the overall objective of the Programme: promoting sustainable fisheries to improve food and nutrition security for partner countries.

Le navire de recherche Dr Fridtjof Nansen est un navire de recherche ultramoderne au service des pays partenaires du Programme EAF-Nansen «Soutenir la mise en œuvre de l’approche écosystémique dans la gestion des pêches en prenant en compte les effets du climat et de la pollution», dont l’objectif est de rassembler les connaissances sur les ressources et les écosystèmes au benefit du pays partenaires.