Summary of the second FishPhytO Project Science Team Meeting The second meeting of the Project Science Team (PST) for the project on “Creating a phytoplankton-fishery

The main objectives of the meeting were: (1) to analyze the outcomes of the July 2023 activities in Indonesia, (2) to assess the current state of data collection in the Lombok/Gili Matra region and the development of a feasible sampling program in Indonesia, (3) to review the updates in the FishGIS smartphone application, and (4) to discuss a workplan for the rest of Year 1 and for Year 2 of the p. [...] WELCOME REMARKS, INTRODUCTIONS, ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The meeting was opened with welcoming remarks to participants (Appendix 1) and brief comments on the purpose of the meeting by Dr. [...] The field sampling began in Belitung in September 2023, with the next planned visits to Lampung Bay, Seribu Island, and Lembeh Strait to demonstrate the use of the Planktoscope. [...] WORKPLAN FOR THE REST OF YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2 The specific plans for the remaining months in Year 1 depend largely on the outcome of the funding enquiry to MAFF/JFA whether a portion of the Year 1 budget could be rolled over to Year 2. [...] It was decided that the focus be on University of Mataram students and faculty who would be interested in collaborating in the project or in using the FishGIS application and Planktoscope for related projects.