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Aquaculture is by some seen as a sustainable alternative to the harvesting sector. In order to see whether this is true, socioeconomic data is selected and analyzed. In addition, information necessary for measuring the developments of the economic performance of the sector are identified.Why this...

A data collection scheme involving fishermen who are able to collect good quality field data and scientists who can produce appropriate scientific advice would result in an improved platform for fisheries management and at the same time would increase mutual respect and understanding between the...

In the lack of scientific quantitative data, empirical fishermen’s knowledge and other available historical information will be compiled in order to identify and interpret long-time changes in the Mediterranean demersal fisheries and ecosystems. Why this study? As a consequence of human activities.

Establishing an analytical approach to estimate potential resource rents for different types of EU fisheries. Comparison of the current and potential resource rents for the selected fleets.Why this study?Historically a major objective of fisheries plans and strategies has been to maximise the...

Reporting on the proportion of eel that manages to escape to the oceans for the spawning migration is an important part of the Eel management Plans that should be operational by mid 2009. In order to estimate the amount of escapees a consistent methodology should be developed that could be applied..

Over time ‘new’ species become subject of fisheries management. In that case information for advise for management is needed. This study looks at available information for 12 new species Why this study? Next to existing advice on fish stocks there are stocks such as brill, dab, flounder, lemon sole

Did the plaice box work? Requested by the NSRAC the Commission will evaluate the effect of the plaice box and look at ways the performance of the plaice box could be improved if at all closed areas do work. The evaluation of the proposed changes to take long term economic, social and ecological...

Satellite VMS data and logbook data are already being collected. They are however not yet automatically classified by metier nor are they usable in determining the spatial distribution of fishing activities. This study will develop a method to allow these uses of VMS and logbook data. Why this study

A biological and socioeconomic impact assessment of fishing gears used to catch plaice and sole in the North Sea and an investigation the use of alternative fishing gear which would improve selectivity and improve the sustainability of the fisheries concerned. Why this study? The Council, on the..

Reading otoliths can be rather difficult. In order to have different scientists obtain the same results age reading needs to be calibrated. This study is setting up a website to make data available and to allow for training and calibration.Why this study?The systematic collection of reliable basic..

The International Baltic Sea Fish Commission’s Salmon Action Plan has since 1997 been in place to manage salmon in the Baltic Sea. With the EU membership of more Baltic States it was time to have a good look at the functioning of this Salmon Action Plan. With help of ICES in evaluating the effect of

Many European fisheries face economic difficulties as a result of high fuel prices and low income. One way out of this situation is the development of more fuel efficient fishing techniques. This study will give an overview of these alterative, more fuel efficient methods.Why this study?Increasing..

Assessing the Eastern Baltic Cod stock is difficult. One of the reasons is the problem of correct age-determination. This leads to problems with the catch-at-age and abundance indices of the surveys at sea.Why this study?The current way of determining the age of cod ( by interpreting the annual...

Using information collected by the fishing industry in the production of scientific advice can be a cost effective way to improve the quality of data while strengthening cooperation between scientists and fishermen.Why this study?Good management of fisheries requires sound scientific advice, which..

Making systematic use of information generated by the fishing industry in the production of scientific advice can be a cost effective way to improve the quality of data while strengthening cooperation between scientists and fishermen.Why this study?Good management of fisheries requires sound...

Large-scale recovery campaigns of lost or abandoned fishing nets will be organized and as much as possible will ghost nets be recovered. Focus is on deep sea areas. Main objective is to estimate the quantity of ghost nets on the seabed.Why this study?Lost or abandoned gillnets on the seabed continue

A biological and socioeconomic impact assessment of the effects of a proposed management experiment: to suspend all quotas in the Kattegat in favour of an effort management regime.Why this study?In 2005 the North Sea RAC proposed to suspend TACs and quotas for the demersal fishery in the Kattegat...

This report presents a review of the existing operating bioeconomic models within the EU. In particular the following models have been reviewed; EIAA, TEMAS, MOSES, BEMMFISH, BIRDMOD (including Aladym), MEFISTO, AHF, EMMFID, SRRMCF, COBAS, COCORP, ECONMULT and FLR (EFIMAS).Why this study?The...

In Europe there is a wide variety of management systems based on fishing rights, like ITQs and fishing licences, in use. This study gives an overview of these systems and shows lessons we can learn from those experiences. Why this study? The way in which fishing rights, such as quotas and licences.