What is remote electronic monitoring?
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| Tom McClure took part in video monitoring aboard his inshore trawler, Harvest Reaper |
Remote electronic monitoring is a catch all term that refers to integrated on-board systems
that may include cameras, gear sensors, video storage, and Global Positioning System
(GPS) units. These systems can capture comprehensive videos and are used to monitor
fishing activity with associated sensor and positional information.
Remote electronic monitoring is used in many different forms to support better fisheries
management around the world, and its use has been trialled in English waters for over a
decade (See Annex A for a list of projects). It is clear that the technology works, but its
implementation can be complex and challenging. This consultation proposes an approach
to the long-term implementation of remote electronic monitoring that moves from pilots to
fishery wide implementation.