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Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) explained in a picture – landscape version

How is it possible to describe in words the complexity of the ocean? How can you, in a sentence or two, explain to a child, teenager or an adult, all the different forces and forms of life that exist in and around the ocean? How can you explain to a child how one aspect of

May 4th, 2016|

Consolidation and distribution of quota holdings in the Icelandic fisheries (peer reviewed publication)

Abstract The aim of this work is to measure the development of the concentration of quota holdings by harvesting companies and harbours in Iceland. For the period 1990–2014, the analysis traces the development of relative quota holdings of the biggest actors operating large vessels as well as firms that employ smaller boats that are only

May 1st, 2016|

1st Thematic Workshop on Maritime Spatial Planning and Sustainable Economic development in the Western Black Sea region

1st  Thematic Workshop on Maritime Spatial Planning and Sustainable Economic development in the Western Black Sea region, Ovidius University of Constanta, Hall of the University Administrative Board, Constanta, Romania, 18th of April 2016 - Session on Black Sea Fisheries in the frame of Maritime Spatial Planning. Opportunities for Sustainable Development - Promoting ecosystem based approaches for

April 20th, 2016|

Fifth meeting of the GFCM ad hoc Working Group of the Black Sea

Fifth meeting of the GFCM ad hoc Working Group of the Black Sea, hosted by the State Agency of Fisheries in Kiev,Ukraine, from 5 to 7 April 2016   The representatives of five countries bordering the Black Sea (Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine) as well as the European Union, ACCOBAMS and the Commission on the

April 20th, 2016|

Black Sea Commission – Advisory Groups on Conservation of Biodiversity (CBD) and Fisheries and other Marine Living Resources Management (AGFOMLRM)

Black Sea Commission - Advisory Groups on Conservation of Biodiversity (CBD) and  Fisheries and other Marine Living Resources Management (AGFOMLRM), Istanbul, Turkey, 12-13.04.2016

April 20th, 2016|

The North Sea Advisory Council gets hand-on the Decision Support tool

On April 11th representatives of the North Sea Advisory Council have participated in the Decision Support Workshop for the North Sea Case Study in The Hague. Leaded by John Pope, this is one of the most challenging case studies for MareFrame (view details here). Since 2014, the NSAC has proactively contributed to both the overarching

April 15th, 2016|

MareFrame DSF Tools for the Black Sea Turbot Case Study presented at the International Conference GREDIT 2016

Conference dates: 30 March to 2 April 2016 Venue: University of St. Cyril and Methodius, Technical Campus Skopje, Republic of Macedonia   Topics of the conference Air - water - soil pollution Risk assessment - sustainable development Renewable energy resources and management of natural resources Agriculture, Agro ecology, Food Quality safety Management of urban and

April 5th, 2016|

Start of a very interesting EU project | ClimeFish – not a prank!

Today we will stick a paper fish to your back – but tomorrow we start investigating the impact of climate change on European fisheries and aquaculture The French term “Poisson d'Avril” ('April fish' or an ‘April Fool') was established in the 16th Century when the king moved the start of the year from the end

April 1st, 2016|

Deliverable 8.4 Press office MareFrame website

The MareFrame Press Office was set-up as an independent section on the MareFrame website and designed as a hub where information of the project progress is constantly posted. It is divided into three main sections: “Press Release”, “MareFrame in Media” and “Communication Materials”. The Press Office enables spreading information to a wider array of audiences

March 10th, 2016|

Deliverable 8.3 Plan for use and dissemination of Mareframe foreground

The aim of the dissemination in the MareFrame project is to make the project results well-known in Europe and to disseminate the results to all potential stakeholders, i.e. SMEs, consumers, retailers, consumer organizations, solution providers and control authorities. In addition, MareFrame will disseminate the results to other on-going projects and initiatives relevant for the project

March 10th, 2016|