Climate change will have implications for the sustainability of Africa's fisheries sector, with knock-on consequences for local livelihoods, income, nutrition security, and economic development. The effects of climate change are already being felt in some parts of the continent's vast coastline,...

Commission Decision of 25 February 2016 setting up a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries, C(2016) 1084, OJ C 74, 26.2.2016, p. 4-10. The Commission may consult the group on any matter relating to marine and fisheries biology, fishing gear technology, fisheries economics,...

Marine mammals and other marine megafauna are subject to a variety of impacts related with human activities. Among those, the collisions with vessels (generally known as ship strikes, or vessel strikes) are a significant source of death and severe injuries for large cetacean species, such as fin...

Commission Decision of 25 February 2016 setting up a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries, C(2016) 1084, OJ C 74, 26.2.2016, p. 4-10. The Commission may consult the group on any matter relating to marine and fisheries biology, fishing gear technology, fisheries economics,...

German fisheries are regulated under the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). As a Federal Republic, Germany has five coastal federal states that collaborate to implement the CFP. These states are responsible for the implementation of structural policy measures – particularly those related to the...

The external dimension of the EU's common fisheries policy provides a framework for the activities of EU vessels fishing beyond European waters and is structured around two types of arrangement: multilateral agreements for fishing on the high seas, and bilateral agreements with third countries...

Widespread discarding practices across European fishing activity resulted in the gradual introduction of an obligation to land catches (known as 'the landing obligation') as part of the 2013 common fisheries policy reform. The landing obligation requires catches of specific species be brought...

The expansion of marine protected areas (MPAs) is a core focus of global conservation efforts, with the "30x30" initiative to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 serving as a prominent example of this trend. This paper examines a series of proposed MPA network expansions of various sizes and...

This national profile of the Netherlands is a first exercise to fulfil the demand for national profiles as context for the ambition of further social data collection of the EU. Following recommendations from the STECF EWG 19-03, an expert report was written by A. Delaney (2020) with templates...

This European implementation assessment of Regulation (EU) 2016/1139 establishing a multiannual plan for the stocks of cod, herring and sprat in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks aims to inform the ongoing work of the European Parliament's Committee on Fisheries (PECH) on...

The Portuguese society has experienced significant transformations in recent decades and several of these changes had or are currently having an important impact on the fisheries sector. Societal trends impacting the Portuguese fisheries sector include urbanization, an ageing population, changes...

As follow-up to the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) working group on social data in fisheries that took place mid-October in 2023, the European Commission decided to prepare National Fisheries Profiles (NFPs) for Member States. NFPs collate a range of social...

From the perspective of the author, this national fisheries profile of Denmark constitutes a methodological step in an ongoing effort to fulfil the demand for national profiles as context for the ambition of further social data collection of the EU. This national profile should be seen as a test...

Spanish society is plural and has experienced substantive transformations in recent decades. Some respond to global megatrends (e.g., demographic imbalances and ageing population1 or changes in consumption patterns); others are the result of coping with conjuncture phenomena such as economic...

The analysis of Slovenian marine fisheries reveals a complex historical trajectory, influenced by postindependence challenges and EU regulatory changes. Geographical constraints, economic impacts, and declining fish landings underscore the sector's challenges. Despite its limited contribution to...

The National Fisheries Profile (NFP) for Ireland offers a comprehensive analysis of the fisheries sector, highlighting its economic, cultural, and environmental significance. This detailed report aligns with European Union standards and recommendations from STECF providing insights into the...

The Italian fishing fleet has declined significantly over the last decade, with a 9,5% drop due to the economic crisis and the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) measures. The largest vessels have been hardest hit, showing a decline in GT and kW. The average age of vessels is high, with an ageing and...

Sweden is a country with strong connections to the sea and its fishing resources. From the trade of herring during the Hanseatic League period and the herring boom in the 1880s, the history of the country has been linked to developments in the fishing industry. In the 20th century, a national...

France is a significant maritime nation, with numerous maritime areas within its jurisdiction, particularly in its outermost regions. Coastal areas, though covering only 4% of continental France, host a large population and tourism sector, influencing significantly the economy. Coastal...

EURM-023 is a certified reference material (CRM), consisting of a powder produced from fish fillet. It is certified for its taxon, the species Gadus morhua (Atlantic cod), in accordance with ISO 17034:2016. A certified qualitative property value was assigned as outlined in ISO 33406:2024. The...

The main findings of this report have two main strands. The first is linked to the way the Republic of Cyprus (RoC) has been attempting to adjust the fishing capacity of its fleet, especially since its accession to the European Union. The second strand is linked to the way different Blue Economy...

Croatian fisheries are facing a myriad of challenges, including overfishing, increased competition for marine space, and the problems of generational renewal. This is happening in the context of "blue Gold Rush" happening throughout the Mediterranean, and is reflected in the growth of...

This study provides an overview of the Common Fisheries Policy and other EU policies related to Fisheries, Aquaculture, the Blue Economy and International Ocean Governance. It describes the current and future challenges they face. Furthermore, the research assesses the strengths and weaknesses...

This study provides an overview of the Common Fisheries Policy and other EU policies related to Fisheries, Aquaculture, the Blue Economy and International Ocean Governance. It describes the current and future challenges they face. Furthermore, the research assesses the strengths and weaknesses...

Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 (Technical Measures Regulation - TMR) specifies that for the purpose of reporting on the implementation of the TMR a selectivity indicator shall be used for a set of demersal fish stocks specified in Annex XIV of the TMR. In the past, Expert Working Groups...

This catalogue gives an overview of the educational programmes that form the basis of EFCA's training activities. It describes those training courses and workshops which are provided on a regular basis for the benefit of Member State and non-EU-country inspectors, and lists the topics offered,...

This study provides an overview of the current state of play in selectivity developments in EU fisheries by i) outlining the existing technical (gear) and tactical selectivity measures to reduce unwanted catches; ii) identifying best practices from projects that have successfully improved...

This study provides an overview of the current state of play in selectivity developments in EU fisheries by i) outlining the existing technical (gear) and tactical selectivity measures to reduce unwanted catches; ii) identifying best practices from projects that have successfully improved...

This study addresses the EU Common Fisheries Policy's (CFP) call for ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management (EAFM) by evaluating its implementation in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Building on previous research (Piet and Arthur, 2022), it assesses the legal setting of EAFM,...

Europe's seas face increasing pressure from human activities. This briefing, the first in a series, addresses the need to transition to sustainable fisheries. It argues for an ecosystem-based approach to sustainably exploiting marine resources and moving away from adverse practices.

Commission Decision of 25 February 2016 setting up a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries, C(2016) 1084, OJ C 74, 26.2.2016, p. 4-10. The Commission may consult the group on any matter relating to marine and fisheries biology, fishing gear technology, fisheries economics,...