7. Issues and Challenges in Aquatic Invasive Alien Species - Seafdec

9. Implementation Schedules
Strategy 1: Strengthen Biological and Socio-economic Information of Aquatic IAS
No.
Activities
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
1. Establish systematic studies for biological
resource inventories and update information
on aquatic invasive alien species
2. Undertake studies on ecological impacts of
IAS
3. Undertake gathering and compilation of
information on socio-economic of fish
farmers, aquarium fish traders and fisher
4. Strengthen information sharing among locals
and foreign experts by incorporating aquatic
IAS considerations, including monitoring,
reporting and notification of threats into
regional agreements.
5. Establish information on aquatic IAS status
and trends available through the Clearing
House Mechanism (CHM) and other regional
information systems.
Strategy 2: Implement Effective Conservation and Management Measures
No.
Activities
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
1. Review and conduct sound risk analysis on
AS already in the list of prohibited species
2. Update and enforce regulation to ensure
proper introduction of aquatic AS through
specified procedure
3. Enhance skills, capabilities and competence
for extension and enforcement officers
4. Develop control measures to regulate and
minimise introduction of alien invasive
5. Schedule regular meetings with DoF, FDAM
and Custom on IAS issues
6. Enhance skills, capabilities and competence
for FDAM, Custom, Port Authority and Airport
Authority officers
7. Introduce policy to encourage more landbased
aquaculture systems and reduce overdependency
on inland water bodies
8. Control the over-population of IAS through
proper management and introduce strict
regulations to control movement and release
of AS in or near vulnerable ecosystems,
biodiversity hot spots and protected areas
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