Good practices

The HIPPOSAVE project allowed the researchers to learn more about the environmental and habitat requirements of this species in the Ria Formosa lagoon (Portugal), where the numbers have fallen by more than 90% in a decade.

The ‘SeaFilm’ food packaging project aims to create a substitute for single-use plastic film in conserving frozen fish with a new algae-based edible solution, whilst increasing product shelf life through the incorporation of bioactive seaweed extracts.

Four research organisations have developed a revolutionary monitoring tool that quantifies the freshness of seafood using artificial intelligence.

A small-scale fisher in France used EU funds to convert from trawling gear to seine to practice more artisanal fishing that respects the environment and the seabed.

Through scientific trials assessing growth and survival, researchers at Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU Aqua) used EMFF funds to help release eels into the wild and assess the contribution of eel releases to the Danish management plan.

University researchers and fishers in Spain are co-developing innovative measures for environmentally sustainable fishing.

Real-time digital catch monitoring for small-scale bivalve dredge fisheries in Portugal

University research into the development of a real-time digital catch monitoring system on board vessels, to reduce catch of unwanted species and sizes of fish.

University research into integration of new technologies for sustainable and safe local fishing