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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...

The implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy always causes a lot of reactions from the member states. That is why the European Commission wants to avoid discussion about the quality of the data and estimated parameters collected for stock assessment purposes. This study will develop a common...

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...

Practical modifications to Council Regulation (EC) No. 356/2005 that set rules to mark and identify passive fishing gears were proposed. The proposed improvement of current legislation tried to address the concerns and issues raised by stakeholders. Why this study? The necessity for rules to mark...

This report presents a description of the Community fleet using bottom gears (fishinggears which are in contact with the seabed) on the high seas (waters located beyondnational jurisdiction), together with an analysis of its economic and social importance. Why this study? The need for this study...

Based on international experience and stakeholder consultation, a methodological framework was developed for the impact assessment of Commission policy proposals to address discards. The framework was applied and tested in specific EU fisheries. Why this study? The Commission considers that by...

The report identifies the obstacles in the development of pilot projects aimed at reducing or eliminating discards and to propose solutions to remedy difficulties encountered in the preparation and execution of such projects. Why this study? Discards refer to that part of the catch, which is not...