A Conference for Fisheries and New Laws Knowledge Provision for Small-Scale Fishers in Eastern and Upper Gulf of Thailand “Strategies for Trawl Fisheries By-Catch Management” (REBYC-II CTI; GCP/RAS/269/GFF) 24-26 August 2016 A-One the Royal Cruise Pattaya, Chonburi Province

A consultative meeting was held to disseminate information on small-scale fisheries and marine resource status in the Gulf of Thailand and the results of the REBYC-II CTI Project with regard to trawl mesh size modification and fish larvae surveys. The meeting served to inform fishers and other stakeholders also on the various definitions and relevant sections of the new Royal Fisheries Ordinance B.E. 2558, with regard to its emphasis on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, stakeholder participation through formation of committees, and recommendations on area closures and mesh size modification to reduce bycatch. A brainstorming session resulted in the drafting of recommendations regarding fishing boat number and effort regulation, licensing and enforcement