Call for proposals: MARE/2015/06 Development of innovative, low-impact offshore fishing practices for small-scale vessels in outermost regions

The pilot project aims at providing a platform for exchange of knowledge on low-impact
offshore fishing techniques among fishermen from the outermost regions with a view to
developing and optimising these techniques and with the principal objective of
alleviating fishing pressure on the coastal fish resources.
Specific objectives
 Raising awareness of the opportunities to develop innovative fishing techniques
allowing to divert fishing effort away from the coastal resources
 Developing and testing low impact fishing techniques adapted to the biogeographical
conditions of each OR.
 Creating alternative sustainable fishing opportunities that will help to consolidate
jobs in the fishing industry and ensure a steady supply of fisheries products to local
markets.
 Exchanging of best practice on low-impact offshore fishing techniques between
ORs, which will also do good to overseas countries and territories (OCTs) and third
countries.
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 Improving communication among the OR's fishing sectors as part of the good
functioning of the Advisory Council on Outermost Regions

The total budget earmarked for the co-financing of projects amounts € 1 000 000

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