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Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Centre (SEAFDEC/MFRDMD)
with
Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem (BOBLME) Project
(LOA/RAP/2014/58)
Report on the Sharks taxonomy training at SEAFDEC Malaysia
30 November to 4 December 2014
Report on the Sharks taxonomy training at SEAFDEC Malaysia 30 November to 4 December 2014
Background
Sharks are a focus for the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem (BOBLME) Project and it is supporting targeted research (studies) to address knowledge gaps (taxonomy, life cycle and reproduction information, information from small-scale fisheries, monitoring of effectiveness of conservation measures, and alternative livelihoods). The project is also supporting the development of National Plans of Action for sharks, followed by a regional synthesis to produce a framework for a Regional Plan of Action. So far, related work is carried out in all BOBLME partner countries.
BOBLME is also collaborating and supporting capacity development in identification of sharks and rays in order to improve data collection and our overall understanding about the nature and extent of landings and catches. This is also expected to contribute to the identification of species and products from the point of view of listings under CITES.
In this regard Myanmar requested support in capacity development on shark and rays taxonomy and Bangladesh required further support to strengthen their capacity in sharks and ray taxonomy.
With its expertise in training on shark and ray data collection, taxonomy and its contribution to formulating and implementing the National Plan of Action of sharks for Malaysia, SEAFDEC/MFRDMD is well placed to provide training on shark and rays taxonomy for BOBLME countries. BOBLME hence collaborated with SEAFDEC for the provision of training on sharks and rays taxonomy for officers and scientists from Bangladesh and Myanmar.
BOBLME’s support to Myanmar is implemented through the Fauna and Flora International Foundation (FFI). SEAFDEC is also collaborating with BOBLME to give additional support to sharks fisheries management in Myanmar.
Training Report
The training on chondrichthyan taxonomy, biology and data collection was conducted from 30 November to 4 December 2014, at SEAFDEC/MFRDMD office in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. Five personals from Myanmar and four from Bangladesh participated in a five-day training program. Two lecturers conducted the training. They were Mr Ahmad Ali, a Senior Researcher and Regional Vice Chair IUCN Sharks Specialist Group for Southeast Asian Region, and Mrs. Annie Lim Pek Khiok, a senior laboratory assistant and a member of IUCN Sharks Specialist Group for Southeast Asian Region.
Through this training and workshop participating officers will be able to identify all common sharks and rays species at species level as well as understand research methodology for sharks data collection at landing sites.
The training started on the first day with three lectures entitled (i) Introduction to the taxonomy and biology of Chondrichthyans, (ii) Chondrichthyan biodiversity in the Indian Ocean and Andaman Sea
and (iii) Methodology for data collection of sharks and rays species at landing sites. On the second and third day, participants were guided to identify fresh specimens of 14 species of sharks and 14 species of rays. On the fourth day, participants travelled to Kuantan. This is the biggest landing site for sharks and rays in Peninsular Malaysia. At the fishing port participants used their knowledge to identify all sharks and rays species landed by coastal and deepwater trawlers. Syllabus for the training is as shown in Table 1 and list of participants, lecturers and facilitators in Table 2.
The outcomes of this training were:
• Nine staff (5 from Myanmar and 4 from Bangladesh) trained and provided with knowledge and skills in sharks and rays taxonomy
• Improved technique of data collection at species level of all common sharks and rays species for implementation at national level.
The outputs of this training were:
• Trained staffs will be able to make the right and valid identification of species and increase number of competent sharks and rays taxonomists in Myanmar and Bangladesh.
• Recording of landing data up to species level of common sharks and rays species at pilot project site will be smoothly implemented.
Table 1. Syllabus for the training No Syllabus Type of teaching/training Duration Day 1 Introduction to the taxonomy and
biology of Chondrichthyans Lecture 2 hrs First day
2 Chondrichthyan biodiversity in the Indian Ocean and Andaman Sea
Lecture 2 hrs First day
3 Methodology for data collection of sharks and rays species at landing sites
Lecture 2 hrs First day
4 External and internal morphology of sharks
Practical/Lab. 1 hr Second day
5 How to take photograph, dissect, measure, determine sex and maturity stage
Practical/Lab. 1 hr Second day
6 Classification of sharks to order, family, genus and species
Practical/Lab. 2 hrs Second day
7 Key to species of common sharks caught in the Indian Ocean and Andaman Sea
Practical/Lab. 2 hrs Second day
8 External and internal morphology of rays, skates and chimaeras
Practical/Lab. 1hr Third day
9 How to take photograph, dissect, measure, determine sex and maturity stage
Practical/Lab. 1hr Third day
10 Classification of rays, skates and chimaeras to order, family, genus and species
Practical/Lab. 2 hrs Third day
11 Key to species of common ray caught in the Indian Ocean and Andaman Sea
Practical/Lab. 2 hrs Third day
12 Identification of look-alike sharks and rays species in the Indian Ocean and Andaman Sea
Lecture/Discussion 1 hr Fourth day
13 How to store and transport specimens Lecture I hr Fourth day
14 Analysis of landing data of sharks and rays at species level using pivot table.
Lecture/Discussion 2 hrs Fourth day
15 Travel to major sharks and ray landing site in Kuantan
4hrs Fourth day
16 Field visit to major shark and ray landing site at LKIM fishing port in Kuantan
Field observation 2 hrs Fifth day
17 Travel back to SEAFDEC/MFRDMD 4 hrs Fifth day
18 Conclusion and recommendation Discussion 1 hr Fifth day 19 Closing and presentation of certificates Table 2. List of participants, lecturers and facilitators
MYANMAR
No. Name Address
1. Mr. Soe Win
Deputy Fisheries Officer Department of Fisheries Myeik District (D.O.F) Tanin Thayi Region, Myanmar. Telephone : 09-33501200 E-mail : [email protected]
2. Mr. Aung Naing Lin
Demonstrator Pathein University, Department of Marine Science Win Wa Village, Minkin Township, Saging Region, Myanmar. Telephone : 09-254730693 E-mail : [email protected]
3. Mr. Aung Aung Htaik
Demonstrator Myeik Hostel, Department of Marine Science Mawlamyine University, Myanmar. Telephone : 09-440228279 E-mail : [email protected]
4. Mr. Saw Han Shein
FFI Yangon (Fauna & Flora International) (Part Time) Room no. 303, Bld. 29
Kamayut Butayon Rd Hlaing Yangon, 530219 Yangon, Myanmar. Telephone : 09-73255913 E-mail : [email protected]
5. Ms. L. K. C. Yun
Ranger Nature and Wildlife Conservation Division Forest Department, Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forest, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. Telephone : 09-31493898 E-mail : [email protected]
BANGLADESH
1. Mrs. Shilpi Dey
Assistant Director Department of Fisheries Matshya Bhaban, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Telephone : 029569041 E-mail : [email protected]
2. Mr. Mohammad Nasiruddin Sada
Fish Inspection and Quality Control Officer 209, Muradpur (N.M. Khan Hill) Panchlaish, P.O Amin Jute Mills Chittagong, Bangladesh. Telephone : 038-031-2580824 Facsimile : 088-031-2580824 E-mail : [email protected]
3 Mr. Md. Shahzad Kuli Khan
Scientific Officer Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute Marine Fisheries and Technology Station Cox’s Bazar – 4700, Bangladesh. Telephone : 034163855 / +8801623756312 Facsimile : 034163976 E-mail : [email protected]
4. Mr. Ehsanul Karim
Scientific Officer Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) Marine Fisheries and Technology Station Labonee More, Cox’s Bazar – 4700, Bangladesh. Telephone : +8801711101400 / 0341-63855 Facsimile : 034163976 E-mail : [email protected]
Lecturers
1 Mr. Ahmad Ali
Senior Research Officer SEAFDEC / MFRDMD Taman Perikanan Chendering 21080 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. Telephone : 019-9143150, 09-6175940 Facsimile : 09-6175136 E-mail : [email protected]
2. Mdm. Annie Lim Pek Khiok Senior Laboratory Assistant Biosekuriti Perikanan Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia
Wilayah Sarawak, Jalan Buruh, Bintawa 93450 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Telephone : 013-8068272 Facsimile : 082-349686 E-mail : [email protected]
Facilitators
1. Mr. Adam Luke Anak Pugas
Assistant Research Officer SEAFDEC / MFRDMD Taman Perikanan Chendering 21080 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia Telephone : 019-4863608; 09-6175940 Facsimile : 09-6175136 E-mail : [email protected]
2. Mr. Nor Azman Zakaria
Senior Research Assistant SEAFDEC / MFRDMD Taman Perikanan Chendering 21080 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia Telephone : 013-9485104 Facsimile : 09-6175136 E-mail : [email protected]
1. Participants, facilitators and secretariat staff of the training course
2. Participants inside the lecture room
3. Participants from Bangladesh in the laboratory
4. Participants and lecturers outside the laboratory
5. Demonstration on measurement of shark
6. Participants from Pathein University and Mawlamyine University, Myanmar
7. Participants from Department of Fisheries and Forest Department Myanmar
7. Participants gaining hands-on experience on dissecting of shark
8. Participants from Bangladesh and University Malaysia Terengganu
9. Participants from Bangladesh, Myanmar and University Malaysia Terengganu in the
laboratory
10. Participants in the laboratory
11. Study on shark reproduction
12. Embryos taken from uterus
13. Adult female shark with egg case
14. Photographic technique for taxonomy use
15. Making the arrangement of shark for the photography session
16. Participants taking photo of shark specimens
16. Participants having fun taking pictures with shark’s jaws
17. Participants preserving the shark and ray specimens in deep freezer
18. Practical session on technique of keeping sharks specimens in freezer
19. Field trip to LKIM Kuantan (the biggest landing site of sharks and rays in Peninsular Malaysia)
20. Participants at landing site at LKIM in Kuantan, Pahang
21. Identification of shark and ray specimens at landing site
22. Identification of shark and ray specimens at landing site
23. Participants at landing site
24. Participants at landing site
25. Presentation of certificate to participant from Myanmar
26. End of the training course
