Pelagic sharks are an important bycatch in pelagic swordfish longline fisheries. In the Cabo Verde Archipelago (tropical NE Atlantic), pelagic shark catches can reach important levels, sometimes higher than the target species. Due to the increased concern on the status of shark species, an EU...

The purpose of this study is to provide the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) with: A list of ecosystem indicators (and guidance for associated reference points) to monitor impacts of fisheries targeting Highly Migratory Species (HMS). These indicators cover all...

The purpose of this specific study is to provide the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) with: Updated information regarding the association or occurrence of pelagic sharks and rays in different fisheries; Updated information regarding data collection and...

The purpose of this study was to provide the European Commission and the NAFO Scientific Council with technical and scientific analysis to support the development of a multi-annual management plan for the cod stock in NAFO Division 3M. The study objectives were to provide advice for this stock...

The purpose of this Specific Contract was to provide the Commission with an overview of the existing international obligations regarding the management of discards within select Regional Fisheries Management Organisations or Agreements (RFMOs) and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreements...