The irish sea data-enhancement project: comparison of self-sampling and national data-collection programmes--results and experiences
Hoare, D. Graham, N. Schon, P.-J.
Hoare, D.
Graham, N.
Schon, P.-J.
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http://hdl.handle.net/10379/11943
https://doi.org/10.13025/26611
https://doi.org/10.13025/26611
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2011-07-13
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Hoare, D. Graham, N.; Schon, P.-J. (2011). The irish sea data-enhancement project: comparison of self-sampling and national data-collection programmes--results and experiences. ICES Journal of Marine Science 68 (8), 1778-1784
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The Irish Sea Data Enhancement Pilot (ISDEP) was initiated by the UK and Irish fishing sectors, with the objective of improving the precision of commercial catch data (landings and discards) from vessels engaged in demersal trawling in the Irish Sea (ICES Division VIIa). The programme was supported by the Irish and UK Governments and managed by national laboratories. The experience of establishing and managing such a programme, including logistical, data-quality, and participation issues, is discussed. By contrasting with parallel national programmes, it is shown that the new data are robust and have improved precision. Experience has also shown that it is preferable to involve a few vessels in providing frequent samples, but that positive incentives are needed to maintain the participation.
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Oxford University Press (OUP)
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