[Publication] The future of the EU algae sector
Publication: February 2023 Download: English Authors: Anton KUECH (trainee), Marcus BREUER and Irina POPESCU This study examines the EU Algae Initiative of the European Commission and gives an overview of the European algae sector in terms of production, applications, opportunities and barriers. The 23 targeted actions proposed by the Commission Read more…
[Digest] Study presentation: Role and impact of China on world fisheries and aquaculture
The presentation of the study took place on 24 January 2023 and focused on the following topics: Overview of the Chinese fleets, aquaculture, and trade Practices of granting fishing licenses China’s subsidies to its fishing sector IUU fishing practices EU-China cooperation Consequences to the EU of China’s fishing and aquaculture Read more…
[Publication] Role and impact of China on world fisheries and aquaculture
Publication: December 2022 Short link to this post: https://bit.ly/3VT7LrO Download: English Executive summary: ES – DE – EN – FR – IT At a glance note: English Authors: Lead author: Prof. Daniel PAULY (University of British Columbia) Contributions from: Mathew ANSELL, Elaine CHU, Wasseem EMAM (Ethical Seafood Research Ltd.), Nicolò Read more…
[Digest] Study presentation – Costs and benefits of spatial protection measures as tools for fisheries management
The study on Costs and benefits of spatial protection measures as tools for fisheries management evaluates the costs and benefits of three types of spatial protection measures within the marine environment: Fish Stock Recovery Areas (FSRAs), Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), and areas designated as ‘Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures‘ (OECMs). It also Read more…
Tracking the EU Commissioners’ commitments – VIRGINIJUS SINKEVIČIUS, Commissioner – Environment, Oceans and Fisheries
Publication: September 2022 Download: English Authors: Policy Department for Structural and Cohesion Policies; Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies This document is part of a compilation of briefings that track the commitments made by the Vice-Presidents and Commissioners to the European Parliament – in their written Read more…
[Publication] Costs and benefits of spatial protection measures as tools for fisheries management
Publication: July 2022 Download: English Executive summary: ES – DE – EN – FR – IT At a glance note: English Authors: MRAG: Stephen MANGI, Harry OWEN, Robert WAKEFORD, Stephen HODGSON, Hannah RICHARDSON, Imogen HAMER, Rupert STACY; Blue Bio Consulting: George V. TRIANTAPHYLLIDIS; Sakana Consultants: Sébastien METZ; University of Santiago Read more…
[Digest] Study presentation – Artificial Intelligence and the fisheries sector
On 13 June 2022, the Policy Department for Structural and Cohesion Policies presented a study on “Artificial Intelligence and the fisheries sector” at the PECH Committee meeting. This study reviews current Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems legislation, the AI techniques definition proposed by the AI Act and main applications of AI Read more…







