- Species Life Histories
- Minimum Size Limits
- Bag Limits
- Trends in Fish Stock Dynamics
- Facilitator Resources
The Project
This toolkit arose from community engagement in Hawaii, where a community’s desire to be more involved in the science and management process prompted our team to adapt. Rather than delivering solely a technical report, our team decided to use the power of R Shiny to bring the community into the process of conducting an analysis. We continue to develop FishKit, enabling stakeholders and decision-makers in most types of fisheries to directly engage in development of fishery management measures.
Our role
Developing FishKit
Nature Analytics continues to play several key roles in the development of FishKit. We provide science advisory and application coding of this user-friendly platform for data analysis, management option analysis, and fishery management planning.
Our team also supports capacity building and training, including educational workshops on using FishKit and the scientific principles behind it. We actively support scaling initiatives for FishKit to improve its visibility and wider application, including guidance and teaching materials to ensure effective utilization and to complement investment in technical development.
Scaling FishKit
In addition to developing the toolkit, we also spearheaded the toolkit launch and scaling, alongside The Nature Conservancy. FishKit has been deployed across multiple Pacific regions, including Hawaii, Guam, and French Polynesia.
Nature Analytics and The Nature Conservancy are working to improve reach and usage of FishKit. Coastal communities have expressed interest in training for FishKit use, participation in data collection programs, and acquiring long-term fishery management tools. The toolkit’s scaling has increased its visibility and broader application.
Collaborators
P. Moore, A. Soszynski, V. Henriquez, K. Reid, A. Adao, B. Harford, E. Ristig, K. Millage, H. Luedke, B. Snouffer, W. Mack