New System for PERSGA Database and KIMS

PERSGA recognizes the importance of integrated database and information system for sound knowledge management and sharing, which is essential to foster regional collaboration in management of living marine resources and ecosystems of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Monitoring and assessment data and information are continuously being collected by or shared with PERSGA in various themes and forms (e.g. environmental data, fisheries statistics, studies and reports) that feed into the PERSGA regional library. Much of this data collected are based on standard survey and assessment methods which were developed for monitoring various themes and components, such as key habitats and species, MPAs, fisheries, etc. in the framework of PERSGA programs and projects related to coastal and marine ecosystems in PERSGA region.

The SFISH project is focusing one of its key interventions to improve PERSGA information system through support of upgrading the hardware infrastructure, and design and implementation of improved database system with the aim of promoting PERSGA function as a regional platform for information collection, storage and analysis, and sharing knowledge to support science-based policy and capacity development for sustainable management of living marine resources and key habitats ecosystems in PERSGA region.

Upgrading IT Equipment for hosting database and modelling system at PERSGA HQ and EMARSGA Centre 

Design and implementation of PERSGA KIMS