A rapid gender analysis shows that majority of Belize?s fishers including those that operate in the TAMR are men. The very small number of female fishers is mainly as a result of fishing being a rugged profession that takes the fishers away from home in some cases for days. This often times conflict with females? traditional role of taking care of the family at home. Nonetheless, there are no other major barriers for females to become fishers or participate in the project. Likewise, due to the often rough conditions at sea, fishing has not traditionally attracted persons with disabilities. Youth fishers are always included in the same manner as other fishers.

Data capture is a key component of this project. Capture fishery related data for conch, lobster and finfish will be documented using available technology including the mapping of lobster campsites, lobster grounds, and catch data. The capturing of data is important for proper management and planning described as ?Adaptive Management?. Data captured and analyzed will firstly be shared and disseminated among the direct stakeholders of the TAMR including fishers, staff of the TAMR, and the TAMR BOD. The development for the first time of a comprehensive Fisheries Information Management System (FIMS) that captures all aspects of capture fishery data at the touch of a button is a significant milestone that will enable more efficient sharing of data among staff and stakeholders of TAMR via reports generated are shared. Data will be shared about results of this project using existing media such as TASA?s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts, particularly information about the initiative?s lessons and best practices. At a national and regional level, TASA will share information according to its commitment as a member of the FIP Network.