Webinar: International Online Workshop on the Use of Fish Maws – Implications for Species, Fisheries, People and Sustainability

Fish maws (swim bladders) have been used in various products for centuries including food, isinglass (used in brewing and winemaking) and cosmetics, amongst others. Whilst the full use of all parts of harvested fish is to be encouraged, the high prices paid can increase demand, increasing pressure on the supply fisheries and these can undermine fisheries management, where management is in place.

This 3-session workshop (taking place 21st, 22nd and 23rd of March at 19-22 pm AEST) seeks to develop a better understanding of the usage and trade in fish maws. Exploring the implications for supply fisheries, status of the species utilised, impacts of fishing, implications for fishing communities and fisheries management.

• Session 1 • Fisheries Sources •
• 21st March @ 19-22 pm AEST •

Covering:
Case studies from Africa and the sub continent, widely used fish families such as the Sciaenidae (croakers), interactions of some fishing gears with threatened species and interactions with fishing industries and communities.

Speakers:
Duncan Leadbitter, FishMatter
Ms Simone Louw, TRAFFIC
Dr. K. V. Akhilesh, CMFRI
Brian Smith, WCS
Elisabeth Mansur, WCS
Dr. Claire Gorman, ODU

• Session 2 • Markets and Usages •
• 22nd March @ 19-22 pm AEST •

Covering:
Trade and markets – an overview of current knowledge, update on the trade into Hong Kong China, the use of isinglass in brewing and wine making and economic drivers.

Speakers:
Duncan Leadbitter, FishMatter
Prof Yvonne Sadovy, Hong Kong University
Stan Shea, Bloom Association Hong Kong
Mr. Lin Bai-an, Hong Kong University
Dr. Michael Grant, JCU

• Session 3 • Fisheries Management •
• 23rd March @ 19-22 pm AEST •

Covering:
The challenges of managing multi-species and multi-gear fisheries.

Speakers:
Duncan Leadbitter, FishMatter
Dr Kim Friedman, FAO
Julian Hughes, NSW DPI
Ken Yhuanje, PEMSEA
Prof Michael Fabinyi, UTS
Tony Nalovic, French Guiana

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*Recordings will be available via ADMCF’s YouTube after the event*