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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
Background Report on the Sharks taxonomy training at SEAFDEC Malaysia 30 November to 4 December 2014 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 Lecture 2 hrs First day biology of Chondrichthyans 2 Chondrichthyan biodiversity in the Lecture 2 hrs First day Indian Ocean and Andaman Sea 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 5 How to take photograph, dissect, measure, determine sex and maturity stage 6 Classification of sharks to order, family, genus and species 7 Key to species of common sharks caught in the Indian Ocean and Andaman Sea 8 External and internal morphology of rays, skates and chimaeras 9 How to take photograph, dissect, measure, determine sex and maturity stage Practical/Lab. 1 hr Second day Practical/Lab. 1 hr Second day Practical/Lab. 2 hrs Second day Practical/Lab. 2 hrs Second day Practical/Lab. 1hr Third day Practical/Lab. 1hr Third day
10 Classification of rays, skates and chimaeras to order, family, genus and species 11 Key to species of common ray caught in the Indian Ocean and Andaman Sea 12 Identification of look-alike sharks and rays species in the Indian Ocean and Andaman Sea Practical/Lab. 2 hrs Third day Practical/Lab. 2 hrs Third day 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. 15 Travel to major sharks and ray landing site in Kuantan 16 Field visit to major shark and ray landing site at LKIM fishing port in Kuantan Lecture/Discussion 2 hrs Fourth day 4hrs Fourth day 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 Deputy Fisheries Officer Department of Fisheries 1. Mr. Soe Win Myeik District (D.O.F) Tanin Thayi Region, Myanmar. Telephone : 09-33501200 E-mail : soewinn67@gmail.com Demonstrator Pathein University, Department of Marine Science 2. Mr. Aung Naing Lin Win Wa Village, Minkin Township, Saging Region, Myanmar. Telephone : 09-254730693 E-mail : marinehero007@gmail.com Demonstrator Myeik Hostel, Department of Marine Science Mr. Aung Aung Htaik 3. Mawlamyine University, Myanmar. Telephone : 09-440228279 E-mail : aungaunghtaik1985@gmail.com 4. Mr. Saw Han Shein FFI Yangon (Fauna & Flora International) (Part Time) Room no. 303, Bld. 29
5. Ms. L. K. C. Yun Kamayut Butayon Rd Hlaing Yangon, 530219 Yangon, Myanmar. Telephone : 09-73255913 E-mail : sawhanshein45@gmail.com Ranger Nature and Wildlife Conservation Division Forest Department, Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forest, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. Telephone : 09-31493898 E-mail : lkcyun@gmail.com BANGLADESH 1. Mrs. Shilpi Dey 2. Mr. Mohammad Nasiruddin Sada 3 Mr. Md. Shahzad Kuli Khan 4. Mr. Ehsanul Karim Assistant Director Department of Fisheries Matshya Bhaban, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Telephone : 029569041 E-mail : shilpiplus@yahoo.com 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 : nusada2004@yahoo.com Scientific Officer Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute Marine Fisheries and Technology Station Cox s Bazar 4700, Bangladesh. Telephone : 034163855 / +8801623756312 Facsimile : 034163976 E-mail : khanbfri@gmail.com 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 : ehsan_tony@yahoo.com Lecturers 1 Mr. Ahmad Ali 2. Mdm. Annie Lim Pek Khiok Senior Research Officer SEAFDEC / MFRDMD Taman Perikanan Chendering 21080 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. Telephone : 019-9143150, 09-6175940 Facsimile : 09-6175136 E-mail : aaseafdec@seafdec.org.my Senior Laboratory Assistant Biosekuriti Perikanan Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia
1. 2. Mr. Adam Luke Anak Pugas Mr. Nor Azman Zakaria Wilayah Sarawak, Jalan Buruh, Bintawa 93450 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Telephone : 013-8068272 Facsimile : 082-349686 E-mail : pekhiok@hotmail.com Facilitators Assistant Research Officer SEAFDEC / MFRDMD Taman Perikanan Chendering 21080 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia Telephone : 019-4863608; 09-6175940 Facsimile : 09-6175136 E-mail : adam@seafdec.org.my Senior Research Assistant SEAFDEC / MFRDMD Taman Perikanan Chendering 21080 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia Telephone : 013-9485104 Facsimile : 09-6175136 E-mail : azman@seafdec.org.my
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