MARINE RESOURCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SECTION

Head of Section : Awang Matzaini Haji Juna

Address : Fisheries Station Muara,
Bangunan BFC, Lot 4965,
Simpang 17, Jalan Perusahaan,
Fisheries Department,
Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources,
Muara BT1728,
Brunei Darussalam.
Telephone Number : 673-2772787
Fax Number : 673-2770065
E-Mail : matzaini.juna@fisheries.gov.bn

Main Functions

  1. Conduct marine resources research, evaluation, monitoring and management

  1. Assess the status and biodiversity of the marine fisheries resources including :-

    1. Pelagic fisheries resources including tuna and tuna-like resources;

    2. Demersal fisheries resources;

    3. Shrimp resources and other crustaceans;

    4. Squid resources and other molluscs.

  2. Identify potential fisheries resources such as deep water shrimps, large pelagic and other fishes;

  3. Assess fisheries potential and biodiversity of critical habitats such as coral reef areas and the impact of fishing;

  4. Evaluate the water quality and the overall health of the marine environment :-

    1. Physical parameters of the marine waters;

    2. Chemical parameters of the marine environment;

    3. Biological parameters including Plankton assessment.

  5. Monitor and manage the level of exploitation and the reduction of negative impact of fishing gears on the resources :-

    1. Determine the efficiency of fishing gears and mesh selectivity;

    2. Evaluate the impact of moratorium among trawlers in zones 2 and 3;

    3. Evaluate the impact of moratorium among small-scale fisheries in zone 1;

    4. Assess the impact of using 51-mm cod end mesh size regulation among trawlers;

    5. Assess the impact of using FADs and artificial reefs;

    6. Assess the impact on the use of luring lights in fishing.

  6. Conduct socio-economic study on the capture fisheries both commercial and small-scale fisheries.

  1. Implement collaborative R&D with local and international institutions :-

    1. Collaborate with SEAFDEC on marine resource assessment with emphasis on offshore pelagic resources;

    2. Collaborate with WFC on trawl database and socio-economic studies on capture fisheries.

  2. Identify, develop and transfer of new technology in capture fisheries :-

    1. Conduct training and demonstration on the use of reel drum in longline fishing;

    2. Study the impact of TED and JTED on trawl fishing;

    3. Study the effective use of automatic squid jigging machines for oceanic squids.

  3. Effective operation, supervision and management of research facilities :-

    1. Operation and management of research vessel, KP Tenggiri;

    2. Operation and management of multi-purpose speed boat, Tangat;

    3. Proper management and maintenance of research equipment such as hydroacousti system, ICTD and diving equipment.

  4. Training and dissemination of information regarding marine fisheries, capture fisheries technologies, fishing techniques and fisheries resources management :-

    • Seamanship and navigation for local fishermen;

    • Modern fishing technology and fishing methods geared towards responsible fishing;

    • Stakeholders consultation on fisheries management.

last update on 10 march 2009.

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