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Tuesday 22 January, 2013 Echebastar Indian Ocean Purse Seine Skipjack, Yellowfin and Bigeye

Marine Stewardship Council Certification Certification Body: Food Certification International Ltd

Nominations for Assessment Team Membership

Food Certification International (FCI) is currently undertaking the assessment of the above fishery against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Principles and Criteria for Sustainable . To assist with this assessment, FCI is also in the process of assembling an assessment team comprising of members with experience and expertise in the areas of stock assessment, ecosystem interactions and fishery management appropriate to this fishery. The persons proposed as team members of this fishery assessment team are set out below, together with a resumé of their experience and expertise. They have been proposed on the basis of their experience in the areas of stock assessment, ecosystem interactions and fishery management. All stakeholders are now invited to provide comments on the suitability or otherwise of any of the nominees. Any such comments must reach us by 17:00 GMT on Friday 1 February, 2013. Please note: Any claim/s regarding the suitability or otherwise of the proposed assessment team for this fishery assessment should be accompanied by objective evidence in support of the aforementioned claim/s. The MSC provides a set of guidelines and templates to assist in the transfer of information between stakeholders and Certification Bodies. These should be used for any comments you wish to make on this or any other stage of the assessment process and can be found here: http://www.msc.org/documents/get-certified/stakeholders

Comments should be sent in the first instance to: Joanna Kabut - Administrator [email protected]

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Name: Nick Pfeiffer Position in team: Team Leader and Principle 2 Assessor Education » 1985-1987: Regional Technical College, Galway. Ireland. NCEA Diploma in Aquatic Science (). » 1987-1989: Plymouth Polytechnic, Plymouth, Devon. Great Britain. Council for National Academic Awards B.Sc. (Hons.) Fishery Science.

Professional Profile Nick Pfeiffer is an independent marine ecologist and founding partner of MERC Consultants, an Irish based aquatic consultancy firm. Nick principal area of expertise is in relation to investigating aspects of the impacts of both commercial capture fisheries and other more general marine development projects on aquatic ecosystems. He has been conducting assessments of fisheries against the Marine Stewardship Councils Principles and Criteria for Sustainable fishing since 2007 and has completed five full assessments and three pre-assessments as of 2010. Nick has more than 20 years of experience working in a broad range of areas associated with marine biodiversity, ecosystems and the sustainable use of living aquatic resources. Between 1992 and 1998 Nick worked as a fisheries scientist with the Fisheries Research Centre in Ireland. His work focused on investigating impacts of a wide range of Irish capture fisheries on aspects of marine ecosystems. He has also worked on reduction in trawl fisheries with the Marine extension Service at the University of Georgia, USA. As well as having worked as a researcher, Nick completed many trips on vessels in the capacity of scientific observer. He has completed trips on a broad range of fishing vessels including demersal trawlers, pelagic trawlers, vessels, seine netters, static netters, dredgers and vessels. Nick has several years of experience of commercial finfish aquaculture and also has extensive experience of commercial fisheries gained during observer trips and scientific studies. Other professional undertakings focus on the evaluation of impacts of commercial activities including fishing, renewable energy and built infrastructure on aquatic ecosystems. In this regard he continues to design, implement and manage projects that are focused on collecting baseline biological data in relation to both designated aquatic nature conservation sites and undesignated marine areas. Nick is also active in conducting environmental impact assessments of a broad range of activities and in this regard Nick specialises in evaluating impacts on biodiversity and . Nick is also a member of the National Platform for Biodiversity Research. This is a forum for scientists, policy makers and other interested stakeholders involved in the field of biodiversity research in Ireland. The platform is run under the auspices of the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Environmental Protection Agency and it forms part of a wider network of biodiversity platforms across Europe that link into European initiatives through the European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy.

Work History Current: MERC Consultants - Marine Environmental and Fisheries Consultancy Since 2004 Nick is a working partner with MERC Consultants. MERC is a leading provider of specialist aquatic environmental consultancy services in Ireland.

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To date MERC has completed multiple projects and extensive environmental research work for the Marine Institute, National Parks and Wildlife Service, County Councils, Heritage Council, Northern Ireland Environment and Heritage Service, Irish Sea Fisheries Board, Irish Islands Federation, Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Food, Environmental Protection Agency, Scottish National Heritage as well as a wide range of other public and private organizations. MERC is comprised of a core team of 4 experienced environmental scientists who collectively have more than 60 years of experience on diverse aspects of environmental issues. Nicks specialisation is in relation to aquatic resource management. In this regard Nick heads up projects that explore aspects of nature conservation legislation and protected area designations, as well interactions between fisheries and the marine ecosystem. More recently, Nick has participated as an assessment team member during the evaluation of a number of fisheries against the principles and criteria for sustainable fisheries of the Marine Stewardship Council. In this role, Nick has brought the benefit of 15 years of experience of fisheries and marine conservation and environmental research to bear as a Principle 2 expert during the assessments. In addition to this, since 2008 Nick has completed a number of pre-assessments of fisheries against the MSC standard. In all MSC related work Nick has been engaged by Food Certification International, an approved Certification Body under the MSC scheme, as a sub-contracted expert.

Previous: 1. Consultant and manager, Nautilus Consultants (Ireland) Ltd Nick joined this company, a sister company of the Edinburgh based Nautilus Consultants, in June 2001. Working to demonstrate that sustainable development and nature conservation are , Nautilus Consultants have completed work in 80 countries over the past 28 years. Nick worked on a range of projects focused on marine resource management issues between 2001 and 2005. Nick continues to work with Nautilus Consultants from time to time on projects where there is a requirement for knowledge and experience in relation to Irish fisheries. 2. Assistant Inspector of Fisheries, Fisheries Research Centre, Department of the Marine Nick was employed as an Assistant Inspector of Fisheries between 1992 and 1998. The position was focused on investigating fishing and fishing gear technologies with a view to reducing discarding levels, bycatch and cetacean mortalities as well as reducing overall impacts of fisheries on the marine environment. Nick carried out bycatch investigations and fishing gear selectivity trials onboard demersal whitefish and prawn trawlers, gillnet vessels as well as pelagic and sprat trawlers in the Celtic Sea and on the West coast of Ireland during the period 1992-1996. In 1996 Nick assisted with the establishment of the joint Marine Institute/ University College Galway Marine Fisheries Environment Unit initiative. The MFEU served as a key resource for conducting research into fisheries/environment interactions in Irish waters. work undertaken included development of square mesh escape panels in trawl nets; investigations into fate of lost static gears in Irish waters; assessment of the impacts shellfish trap fisheries on the seabed on the west coast of Ireland (with UK Joint Nature Conservation Committee), effects of trawling on seabed habitats of the Irish Sea (IMPACT II) and studies to monitor the movement of electronically tagged plaice Pleuronectes platessa and anglerfish Lophius piscatorius in Irish waters. Most of the research undertaken was funded through EU programmes and the results of the above investigations were all presented in project reports. 3. Fellowship Researcher, Marine Extension Service, University of Georgia, USA Nick was employed on a fellowship programme with the University of Georgia for a period of 24 months from 1991 -1992 and was based in the UGA coastal research facility in Brunswick, Georgia. During this time Nick worked on projects aimed at reducing ecological impacts of marine fisheries on biological communities including fish, sea turtles and marine benthos.

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Publications and Reports » Clayton, P., Buchanan, C., Cummins, V., Sealy, S., O’Leary, D., O Mahony, C. and Pfeiffer, N. , 2003 , Aquaculture and Coastal Economic and Social Sustainability - Enviroreview Report. , Contract No. Q5RS-2000-31151., European Commission,, No. of Pages 109 http://cmrc.ucc.ie/publications/reports/ENVIROREVIEW.pdf » Fox, G.M., Ball, B.J., Munday, B.W., Pfeiffer, N., 1996. The IMPACT II study: preliminary observations on the effects of bottom trawling on the ecosystem of the Nephrops grounds in the N.W. Irish Sea. In Irish Marine Science 1995, pp. 337- 354. Ed. by B.F. Keegan and R. O'Conner. Galway University Press Ltd., Galway, 626 pp. » Fahy, E., Norman, M., Browne, R.; Roantree, V.; Pfeiffer, N.; Stokes, D.; Carroll, J. and Hannaffy, O., 2001. Distribution, population structure, growth and reproduction of the razor clam Ensis arcuatus (Jeffreys) (Solenaceae) in coastal waters of western Ireland Irish Fisheries Investigations No. 10 (2001) » Pfeiffer, N. (2003) DISPOSAL AND RE-UTILISATION OF FISH AND WASTE (INCLUDING AQUACULTURE WASTES). NDP MARINE RTDI DESK STUDY SERIES DK/01/003. » Southall, T., Medley, P., McFadden, M. and Pfeiffer, N. 2009. Irish Pelagic Sustainability Group North East Atlantic Scomber scombrus trawl fishery. Marine Stewardship Council Certification. http://www.msc/org/track-a-fishery/IPSG » Southall, T., Medley, P., McFadden, M. and Pfeiffer, N. 20010. Irish Pelagic Sustainability Association North East Atlantic mackerel Scomber scombrus trawl fishery. Marine Stewardship Council Certification. www.msc/org/track-a-fishery/IPSGA

In addition to the above Nick has authored or contributed significantly to over 60 non-peer reviewed project reports. Full publication list available on request

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Name: Michael Keatinge Position in team: Principle 1 Assessor Education:

» 2012 – Present: MSc Economics (Policy Studies), Trinity College, Dublin. » 1990 – 1991: 1 year part-time course in Computer Modelling & Simulation, Trinity College, Dublin. » 1989 – 1990: Graduate Diploma in Statistics, Trinity College, Dublin. » 1983 – 1987: BA (Mod), Natural Science, Trinity College, Dublin. » 1978 – 1981: Diploma in Nautical Science, School of Nautical Studies, College of Further Education, Plymouth Deck Officer (Class III) Certificate of Competency, Department of Transport UK

Employment History

Employer: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Position: Fisheries Development Manager Dates: 2000 to present Details: In 2000 I was promoted Fisheries Development Manager, the position I currently hold. During that time I have led a team, currently amounting to 44 staff in five sections, which has delivered financial, technical and resource development assistance to the catching sector on an unprecedented scale. » Responsible for the delivery of the Sea-fisheries Programme of the National Development Plan and the Operational Programme of the EU in Ireland. » Secretary to the Driftnet Group that reported on the future of commercial drift-netting for salmon and the subsequent implementation of the Government’s decisions to decommission that sector.

Employer: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Position: Fisheries Development Executive Dates: 1999 Details: In 1999 I was promoted to Fisheries Development Executive. » Operation Programme for Sea Fisheries (NDP 2000 – 2006 and Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance) with particular responsibility for the Supporting Measures programme. » Secretary to the National Strategy Review Group on the Common Fisheries Policy. This Group reported extensively on all aspects of the CFP and I acted as principal author for these reports, which later formed the basis for much of Ireland’s input to the review of the CFP in 2002. » 1999 – 2007 Member of the EU Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries. » 1999 – 2005 Member of the European Sustainable Use Specialist Group of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

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Employer: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Position: Fisheries Development Officer Dates: 1998 Details: In 1998 a revamped Fisheries Development Division at BIM set about building a team of fisheries scientists to expand the Board’s capacity in applied fisheries research and development. In March 1998 I joined this team and was tasked with developing the division’s capability in inshore fisheries, and the Common Fisheries Policy. » 1998 and 1999 Review of Ireland’s inshore fisheries sector which now forms the basis of Dept. of Communications, Marine & Natural Resources (DCMNR) and BIM policy for this sector. » EU quota management: technical advice to Ireland’s fisheries Minister at quota management Council of Fisheries Ministers.

Employer: Marine Institute Position: Statistician & Population Modeller Location/Dates: Fisheries Research Centre, 1994 - 1998 Details: During the four years I worked at the FRC I was part of the Stock Assessment division specialising in statistics and population modelling. This period allowed me develop a deep understanding of all the major fish stocks fished by the Irish fleet and I was, at various times, a member of a number of specialist working groups of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES).

Employer: Trinity College, Dublin Position: Lecturer in Zoology Location/Dates: Trinity College, Dublin, 1991 - 1993 Details: Responsible for preparation and delivery of lectures, laboratory practicals and annual examinations in comparative physiology, and statistics for students of zoology and environmental science. During this period I developed a deep interest in statistics and population modelling.

Employer: Irish Merchant Navy Position: Deck Officer Dates: 1978 - 1983 Details: Having completed a cadetship with Irish Shipping between 1978 and 1981 I went on to serve on a number of vessels in the Irish deep-sea and, later, near continental fleet. During this time I served as 3rd, 2nd and Chief Officer. In 1982 I was awarded the Irish Shipping / Insurance Corporation of Ireland prize for graduating officers.

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Additional Experience » 2005 – 2009: Member of the National Salmon Commission. » 2004: Represented Ireland on the Work in the fishing sector - Committee at the 96th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILO) in Geneva. » 2003 – 2007: STECF representative to the Advisory Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture (an industry advisory committee to DG Fish). » 2003: Hosted the 18th meeting of the ICCAT Commission in Dublin (17-24 November 2003) » 2000: – Present: Member of the STECF sub group responsible of for the evaluation of management advice for all EU fisheries; with particular responsibility for tuna stocks in the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic oceans, » 2000 – 2001: Secretary to the National Strategy Review Group on the Common Fisheries Policy. (Member: 2001 -2003) » 2000 – 2004: Member of the European Sustainable Use Specialist Group of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). » 1999 – 2007: Member of STECF (Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries) » 1999 – 2004: Chairman of the Albacore Tuna Working Group of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna. This group successfully saw the introduction of a new management regime for albacore tuna in the Atlantic, and the assessment I conducted in 2004 still forms the basis of advice for the management of this stock. » 1998 – Present: Member of the Standing Committee for Research & Statistics (SCRS) of ICCAT

Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals 1. Keatinge, M.J. (1989). A new Irish location for Gammarus pulex (L), (Crustacea, Amphipoda). Bull Ir. Biogeog Soc, 12, 153 - 154. 2. McGee E.J., Colgan P.A., Keatinge M.J., Hovrill A.D., Kennedy V.H., Johanson K.T., Aarterog A., & Nielson S.P. (1992). Bias and measurement errors in radioactivity data from four European radiation research laboratories. The Analyst, 117(6), 941 - 945. 3. Matthews M.J., Reynolds J.D, & Keatinge M.J., (1993). Macrophyte reduction and benthic community alteration by the crayfish Austropotamobius pallipes (Lereboullet). Freshwater Crayfish 9. 4. McGee E.J., Synnott H.J., Keatinge M.J., & Colgan P.A. (1993). Persistence and prediction of radiocaesium concentrations in animals grazing semi-natural environments. Science of the Total Environment, 138, 91 - 99. 5. Ó Maoiléidigh N., Browne J., Cullen A., McDermott T., & Keatinge M.J. (1994). Exploitation and survival of reared salmon released into the Burrishoole river system. Fishery Leaflet, 161, and ICES CM 1994/M: 9. 6. McGee E.J., Keatinge M.J., Synnott H.J., & Colgan P.A. (1994). A rapid method for prediction of radiocaesium concentrations in sheep from activity levels in faeces. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 22, 1 - 10. 7. McGee E.J., Keatinge M.J., Synnott H.J., & Colgan P.A. (1995). The variability in fallout content of soils and plants and the design of optimum field sampling strategies. Health Physics 68(3): 320 - 327.

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8. Minchin D., Oehlmann, J. Duggan C.B., Stroben E., & Keatinge M.J. (1995). Marine TBT antifouling contamination in Ireland, following legislation in 1987. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 30(10): 633 - 639. 9. O’ Farrell M., Ó Maoiléidigh N., Keatinge M.J., Browne J., and O’ Connor W. (1995). Management of (Salmo salar) smolt in the River Shannon, Ireland. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Fishways ‘95. 24th - 26th Oct., 363 - 370. Gifu, Japan. 10. Minchin D., Stroben E., Oehlmann J., Bauer B., Duggan C.B., & Keatinge M.J. (1996). Biological indicators used to map organotin contamination in Cork harbour, Ireland. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 32(2): 188 - 195. 11. McGee E.J., Johanson, K.J., Keatinge M.J., Synnott H.J., & Colgan P.A. (1996). An evaluation of ratio systems in radioecological studies. Health Physics 70(2): 215 - 221. 12. McGee E.J., Keatinge M.J., Pearce J., Synnott H.J., McAdam J.H., & Johnson A. (1998). A model for the estimation of the effective half-life of radionuclides in biota. Journal of Applied Ecology. 13. Wheatley S. B., Connolly P. L., Woods F., Keatinge, M. J. & Doherty M. (1999). The state of stocks of cod, whiting, sole and plaice on the west and southwest coasts of Ireland. Irish Fisheries Investigations (New Series), No 3. 40pp 14. Linnie M.J. & Keatinge M.J. (2000) Pest control in museums; toxicity of para- dichlorobenzene, 'Vapona' (TM), and naphthalene against all stages in the life-cycle of museum pests, Dermestes maculates Degeer, and Anthrenus verbasci (L.) (Coleoptera: Dermestidae). International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation 45, 1-13.

Technical and Other Reports (as either main or contributing author) 1. Selectivity of Fishing Gears in Irish Waters. E.U. Contract BIO/ECO 94/084. 1997 2. The Physical Interaction between Grey Seals and Fishing Gear. Report to the European Commission, DG XIV. Reference PEM/93/06. April 1997. 3. Selectivity of Fishing Gears in Irish Waters. E.U. Contract BIO/ECO 93/11. 1998 4. The Assessment of Discard Rates for Commercial Species of Fish. E.U. Contract BIOECO 93/3. 1998 5. Improved Sampling of Fish Stocks in ICES sub areas VI - X. E.U. Contract 94/013. 1998 6. Irish Inshore Fisheries Sector. Review & Recommendations. BIM. May 1999. 7. National Investment Priorities for the Irish Industry, National Strategy Review Group on the CFP (NSRG), Dublin, Ireland, 2000-2006 June 1999. 8. Protecting Young Fish in the Seas, A Sustainable future for European Fisheries through Technical Conservation Measures. NSRG, December 1999. 9. Sustainable Fishing through Control, Enforcing the Common Fisheries Policy. NSRG, March 2000. 10. Sustainable Fisheries through Regional Management, Regionalising the Common Fisheries Policy. NSRG, May 2000. 11. Fisheries Management and Nature Conservation, A Sustainable Future for European Fisheries and their Marine Environment. NSRG, July 2000.

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12. Proposals & Recommendations for the Review of the CFP. NSRG, October 2000. 13. Proposals and Recommendations in Response to the Commission’s Green Paper on the Common Fisheries Policy 2002. NSRG, September 2001. 14. Decommissioning Requirements for Ireland’s Demersal and Shellfish Fleets. A Report to Marine Minister, Pat the Cope Gallagher T.D. (Mr Padraic White) 15. Report of the Independent Salmon Group, Established to Examine the Implications of Alignment with the Scientific Advice for the Commercial Salmon Fishing Sector in 2007 and Beyond. A Report to Minister for State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, John Browne T.D. (Prof. Tom Collins, Mr John Malone, Mr Padraic White)

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Name: Luis Ambrosio Position in team: Principle 3 Expert Education

» 2010: MA in Biology, Marine and Environment Sciences, Alacant University, Alacant, Spain » 1992: MA in Fishing and Aquaculture sciences, The Spanish Maritime Institute (ICADE) » 1998: BA in Biology, specialisation in zoology, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain

Employment History

Employer: Proyectos Biológicos y Técnicos s.l (PROBITEC S.L.) Position: Consultant-Technical Director Location/Dates: Madrid, Spain - 1998 - Present Details: Project managing and implementation.

Employer: Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales- Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas Position: Researcher Location/Dates: Madrid, Spain – 1992 - 2000 Details: Freshwater and Marine fish biogeography.

Employer: Instituto Español de Oceanografía Position: Fisheries Observer Location/Dates: Vigo, Spain – 1989 - 1991 Details: Fisheries Observer in South Western Atlantic Waters.

Additional Experience » Angola, 2012: Strategic assessment of interventions in Angola Spanish cooperation in the field of fisheries and aquaculture, Strategic Assessment; International cooperation » Peru, 2012: Pre-assessment of the species of interest to fisheries Perico (Coryphaena hipurus) in Peru under the standards of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). Food Certification International Ltd and WWF Peru, MSC; Sustainable fisheries » Morocco, 2012: Implementation of an agenda on sustainable fisheries and marine biology at the Dakhla fishing college in Morocco. Fundación CBD-Hábitat- Asotiation Nature Initiative, Educational Program; International Cooperation

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» Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, 2011/12: Preparation of a protocol for improving the quality and safety of products from small-scale fisheries in seven Latin American countries. OLDEPESCA, International Cooperation; fisheries policy; safety and quality in Fisheries Products » Europe, 2010/12: Adviser for the project named: Analytical and Advocacy work in Spain on CFP reform. WWF European Policy Office, Fisheries Policy; support to stakeholders; Drafting of policy documents » Spain, 2011/12: Cost-benefit analysis for the implementation of Natura 2000 network in MPAs. WWF Spain., Environmental Marine Management; MPA's » Peru, 2011: Retrospective Evaluation of project named: Program Support to Artisanal Fisheries, Aquaculture and Sustainable Environment in Peru. . Spanish International Cooperation Agency, Projects Evaluation » Mozambique, 2011/12: Develop of a Marine Biotechnology Institute. Science and Technology Ministry of Mozambique, Marine Environmental Policy, Management, International Cooperation » Peru, Ecuador, Senegal, Guinea, Bissau, Morocco, Mauritania, 2010/11: Retrospective Evaluation of project named: Rational and Sustainable Development of Fisheries Sector. International Labour Office, Projects Evaluation » Latin America, Africa, 2010: Study about the presence, strategies and socio economic impact of EU fishing companies in the world. WWF, Fisheries Policy » Spain, 2010: Technical Fisheries Consultant for FCP Reform during EU Spanish Presidency for OCEAN2012 Coalition. PEW environmental Trust , Fisheries Policy; support to stakeholders » Switzerland, 2009: External collaborator to prepare a profile concerning to Spain about the conditions of work in the fishing sector. International Labour Office, Work fisheries conditions » Mauritania, 2009: Consultant for the implantation of a list of topics on sustainable fishing and marine biology to the Noadibou's fishing School. CBD-Habitat Foundation, Educational Program; International Cooperation » Spain, 2008/11: Elaboration of a Guide of Responsible Fish Consumption in Spain.WWF, Fisheries Management » Mozambique, 2008: Develop of an Advanced Seminar on Marine Biotechnology as tool for socio- economic development and sustainable management and conservation of biological resources. Spanish Cooperation Agency, Marine Environmental Policy, Environmental Management, International Cooperation » Spain, 2007/08: Study of competitiveness of the Spanish fishing fleets that they work out of the European Community waters opposite to vessels of third countries. Spanish Fisheries Confederation CEPESCA, Fisheries Management » Spain, 2008: Study called "Estimation of the direct costs of management of the marine Network Nature 2000 in Spain from an proposal of MPA" Tragsatec, Environmental Marine Management; MPAs » Peru, 2007/08: Analysis of the mechanisms of investment and development of the fishing Spanish sector in Peru. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Trade and Investment opportunities » Algeria, 2007/08: Selection and identification of the possibilities of Improvement of the infrastructures and Equipments of Future " Fishing Centre of Reference" of Algeria. Department of Fishing of Algeria, Investment opportunities; International Cooperation » Cape Verde, 2007: Identification of the Possibilities of Improvement of the Infrastructures and Equipment of Mindelo's Port in San Vicente's Island. Department of Fishing of Cape Verde, Investment opportunities; International Cooperation

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» Peru, 2007: Identification of the possibilities of Improvement of the Infrastructures and Equipment of the landing-places of in the Littoral of Peru. Ministry of Fisheries of Peru., Investment opportunities; International Cooperation » Lithuania, 2006: EU Phare Project: Training of relevant staff in methodologies of grading and control of grading of fishery products according to marketing standards. Short Term Expert, Fisheries Policy; Drafting of policy documents » Romania , 2006: EU Phare Project: Support for further strengthening of the market for fisheries and aquaculture products in Romania. Short Term Expert, Fisheries Policy; Drafting of policy documents » Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, 2006: Drawing up a project related to artisanal fisheries sector in the Gulf of Fonseca. Spanish International Cooperation Agency, Development Cooperation; Support to stakeholders » Spain, 2006: Co-author of the Fisheries White Paper of Spain (Chapter: Spanish External Fleet). Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries, Fisheries Policy; Drafting of policy documents » Spain, 2006: Study of the quality of the Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) from "" and trading possibilities in the European market.FROM. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food., Fisheries Management » Spain, 2006: Study on the supply and the trade of the in Spain. Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Fisheries Management » Spain, 2006: Design and verification of structural improvements in the “Almadraba fishery” in the Mediterranean Spanish Coasts. FROM. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food., Fisheries Management » Spain, 2006: Analysis of the Horizontal Integration Principles in the European Fisheries Fund. Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Fisheries Policy » Spain, 2005: Report on the situation of the fishing sector and market in each one of the Mediterranean countries. Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food., Fisheries Policy » Spain, 2005: Drawing up a report related to the fisheries sector and the technology and innovation policy. Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Innovation Policy » Spain, 2005: “Presentation and dissemination among small and medium-sized enterprises within the marine fishing sector in Spain as well as their related organizations of the characteristics, peculiarities, advantages, disadvantages and costs of a Mutual Guarantee Scheme, and appraisal of the way in which the setting up of such an MGS might be perceived at this level”.Innovamar Foundation, Investment opportunities; support to stakeholders » Spain, 2004: Study regarding the use of environmental labels on tuna cans and other tuna products in Spain. Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food., Market opportunities; Legal Framework for fisheries products marketing » Spain, 2004: Drawing up of the Technical Brochure for the set up of the National Registry of Habitats and Marine Taxa according to the Directive on Habitats and the Barcelona and OSPAR Conventions. General Directorate for Biological Diversity ,Ministry of Environment, Environmental Marine Management; MPAs » African countries, 2004: “Cost-benefit Analysis in the case of the fishing agreements concerning tuna boats signed between the EU and African countries on the coastline”. Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food., Fisheries Policy » Mauritania, 2004: Cost-benefit analysis in the case of the Fishing Agreement between the European Union and Mauritania. Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Fisheries Policy

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» Angola, 2004: Cost-benefit Analysis in the case of the Fishing Agreement between the European Union and Angola. Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Fisheries Policy » Spain, 2004: Technical Assistance to analyse the legal framework of professional diving and vessels authorization for aquaculture activities. Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food., Legal Framework for Aquaculture » Spain, 2004/05: “Pilot Project related to the improvement of the quality of products coming from marine aquaculture” Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food., Improving safety a quality in aquaculture Products » Mauritania, 2004: Investment possibilities in the fisheries sector of Mauritania. Integration possibilities of the fleet that is working under the protection of EU/Mauritania agreement. Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Investment opportunities; International Cooperation » Romania, 2003/04: EU Phare Project, Strengthening Romania’s Capacity for Restructuring of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Fisheries Policies; Drafting of policy documents » Spain, 2003/04: Cost Eligibility Study regarding the investments in Marine Aquaculture under the FIGF programme. Government of the Canary Islands, Subsisies Analisys » Spain, 2003/04: Identification of 12 marine areas on the Spanish coast for their inclusion as future protected areas. MAVA Foundation -WWF, Environmental Marine Management; MPAs » Peru, 2003: Aquaculture cadastre and regulation of the Tacna and Moquegua coastline. Spanish Agency for International Cooperation. PADESPA project, Legal Framework for Aquaculture; International Cooperation » Spain, 2003: Control of the Activity of Fleets that fish in African Atlantic waters in the area between the Ivory Coast and Morocco. WWF, Fisheries policies » Spain/African Countries, 2002/03: Study on the possibilities of development of the Spanish fleet that fishes black hake in African waters. Current problems and future solutions.” Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Fisheries Management » Spain, 2002/03: Impact of the EU tuna fishing fleet in the Eastern Central Pacific. WWF, Fisheries Management » Spain, 2002: Identification of marine areas so as to promote their urgent protection in the Spanish Mediterranean. WWF, Environmental Marine Management; MPAs » Senegal, 2002: Task of identifying an artisanal fishing project for the Saint Louis region (Senegal) and design of the Logical Plan for the call for aid for NGOs. Spanish Agency for International Cooperation. , International Cooperation; fisheries policy; safety and quality in Fisheries Products » Guatemala/Belize, 2002: Task to evaluate and identify traditional fishing and aquaculture projects in Guatemala and Belize. Spanish Agency for International Cooperation., Fisheries and aquaculture management. International Cooperation » Spain, 2002: Study of the cost eligibility and economic viability of the co-financing investments by the FIFG regarding the fleet (Las Palmas). Canary Island Government, Subsisies Analisys » Spain, 2002: Study of the cost eligibility and economic viability of the co-financing investments by the FIFG regarding the fleet (Tenerife). Canary Island Government, Subsisies Analisys » Spain, 2002: Study of the cost eligibility and economic viability of the co-financing investments by the FIFG in the field of Aquaculture. Canary Island Government, Subsisies Analisys » Spain/West Africa, 2002: Analysis of the acquisition of fishing vessels flying Spanish flag and fishing possibilities in West Africa”. China National Fisheries Corporation., Investment opportunities » Algeria, 2002: Study of the current situation and of the future perspective of the aquaculture sector in Algeria and design of the marine aquaculture research pilot centre in Bou Ismail”. Spanish Agency for

Team Nominations Announcement 13 Echebastar Indian Ocean Purse Seine Skipjack, Yellowfin and Bigeye Tuna Fishery

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International Cooperation/Algerian Government., Aquaculture development; International Cooperation » Spain, 2002: Study on the recent evolution of Argentinean fishing grounds and their effects on Spanish fishing fleets. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food., Fisheries Policies and Management » Spain, 2001/02: “Technical assistance for the implementation of a quality enhancement system on land for at determined points of first sale”. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food., Safety and quality in Fisheries Products » Spain, 2001/02: Study regarding the big pelagic fishing fleets. Effects on the EU fishing agreements and on the world fish meal market. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food., Fisheries Management » Yemen, 2001: “Study of the possibilities of setting up fishery joint ventures in the Republic of Yemen. Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food., Investment opportunities; International Cooperation » Spain, 2001, “Analysis and evolution of the import of fish products from 1986 to 2000. Integration of joint ventures in marketing schemes. Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food., Market opportunities; Legal Framework for fisheries products marketing » Spain, 2001: Environmental appraisal of FIFG Programmes: Spain.” (Environmental implications of the application of the European Union structural funds for fishing in Spain 2002-2006). Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP)., Subsisies Analisys » Spain, 2000/01: Analysis of foreign fishing trade, both EU and non-EU, in Spain from 1986 to 2000. Future perspectives. Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. , Trade analisys » Spain, 2000: Labelling for fish products from the Marine Reserve of the Columbretes Islands. Spanish Secretariat of Marine Fisheries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food., Market opportunities; Legal Framework for fisheries products marketing

Languages: Language Level Spanish Mother Tongue Reading Spoken Written English Advanced Intermediate Advanced French Advanced Intermediate Intermediate

Computer Skills: Computer literacy and GIS management.

Publications: » 2011. Ambrosio, L, José María Santiago Sáez, Francisco Ruiz, Manuel Segarra, Evaristo Mañanos, José Luis Muñoz, Eduardo Soler, Jerónimo Chirivella, Clive Dove, Rodolfo Barrera, Tahiche Lacomba, Sebastian Balach, Javier Ojeda Gonzalez-Posada y Jordi López.. Diversification in aquaculture: A tool for sustainability. Guido Schmidt, & Francisco Espinós (eds.) Ministry of Environment, Rural and Marine Affairs.

Team Nominations Announcement 14 Echebastar Indian Ocean Purse Seine Skipjack, Yellowfin and Bigeye Tuna Fishery

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» 2007 Ambrosio, L. Fisheries International Agreements. Spanish Fisheries White Book. Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación. Spain » 2005 Ambrosio, L. A perspective on FPAs from Spain's in Towards Sustainable and Equitable Fisheries Access Agreements in the Western Indian Ocean Region. WWF/Tanzania » 2000, Santiago, J.M. and Ambrosio, L.. Trout breeding in cages. Training manual. Spanish Agency for International Cooperation/Ministry of Fisheries, Lima. » 2000, Ambrosio, L. and Santiago, J.M.. Traditional fishing in Lake Titicaca. Training manual. Spanish Agency for International Cooperation/Ministry of Fisheries, Lima. » 2000, Santiago, J.M. and Ambrosio, L.. Fishing and environment in Titicaca. Training manual. Spanish Agency for International Cooperation/Ministry of Fisheries, Lima. » 1994,.Güemes, P.J., Ambrosio, L., Puente, L.E., Dorda, J. Taxonomical review of fish caught in the Oceanographic Campaign Fauna I. GRAELLSIA, 50: 147-159

Conferences and Course Given: » Lecturer at the 3rd UPC International Seminar on Sustainable Technology Development. Artisanal fishing versus semi-industrial fishing. Barcelona 2010. » Lecturer at the International Seminar on the "Protection of the genetic marine resources like tool of conservation and development in Africa ". Maputo (Mozambique) 2008 » Lecturer at the "Tripartite Course for the promotion of the Agreement 188 of the International Labour Office in the fishing sector ". Bamio (Spain) 2008 » Participant at the group of work on Directive of Habitats and compensatory measures. National congress of Environment. Spain 2006 » Lecturer at the WWF workshop on Fisheries Access Agreements in the Western Indian Ocean Region”. Dar es Salaam – Tanzania, June 2005 » Lecturer at the AECID International Seminar “Latin-American System for the Sustainability of the Marine Protected Areas”. Lima (Peru), 2004 » Lecturer at the Seminar on “Appearances of the Common Fisheries Policy related to the captures, fisheries effort, licences and aquaculture”. Bucharest (Romania), 2004 » Lecturer at the II International Seminar on Dredging organised by the Technical Association of Ports and Coasts in Avilés (Asturias), June 2003 » Coordinator and teacher of the course regarding “Mediterranean marine biology”, held by the organisation Universitas Subaqua (Politécnica University in Madrid), March, 2003 » Director of the course “The : A frontier of life”, organised at the Mediterránea de Vilanova i la Geltrú University Campus (Barcelona), August 2001 » Director of the course ”Posidonia oceanica: source of life of the Mediterranean”, organised at the Mediterránea de Vilanova i la Geltrú University Campus (Barcelona), August 2000 » Director of the course “The Mediterranean Sea: an environmental challenge”, organised at the Mediterránea de Vilanova i la Geltrú University Campus (Barcelona), August 1999 » Director and teacher of the course “Biology for divers” organised by the Friends of the Natural Science Museum in Madrid, May 1998 and April 1999

Team Nominations Announcement 15 Echebastar Indian Ocean Purse Seine Skipjack, Yellowfin and Bigeye Tuna Fishery

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Name: Paul MacIntyre Position in team: MSC Chain of Custody and Traceability specialist / Lead Auditor Qualifications ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (QMI 1991); Registered Organic Inspector (DEFRA); Diploma in Advanced Food Hygiene (Queen Margaret University Edinburgh); BRC v5 Food Manufacturing Auditor BRC (London and Manchester); GlobalGAP IFA Trainer (GlobalGAP Cologne) ; RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (RYA Southport) ; Diploma Photography (Photography Institute)

Profile 15 years management experience within the aquaculture and fish processing sectors. 20 years experience auditing ISO, HACCP, BRC, GlobalGAP, organic and conventional farming operations within the aquaculture production and fish processing sectors and including MSC Chain of Custody since 2005.

Career History Employer: Food Certification International Ltd Position: Operations and Certification Manager Address: Food Certification International Ltd, Inverness, Scotland Dates: 2002 to Present Detail: Responsible for managing FCIs inspection and certification services including audit and inspection for FCI and other standard owners.

Employer: Marine Harvest International Position: Senior Management Roles Address: Marine Harvest International, Fort William, Scotland Dates: 1975 - 1990 Detail: 1975-1984 Farms Manager; 1984-1990 Factory Manager

Education Diploma: High School only. Dates: 1968 - 1974 Detail: Qualifications above all gained in later life.

Team Nominations Announcement 16 Echebastar Indian Ocean Purse Seine Skipjack, Yellowfin and Bigeye Tuna Fishery