Projects

The LobStAR project aims to develop a sustainable stock assessment system for the region's unique seasonal lobster fishery.

A company is using EU support to establish an innovative, energy self-sufficient trout production plant through a series of environmentally friendly and carbon-reducing technological investments.

Malta launched a campaign to raise awareness of sustainable fish consumption through cartoons, school presentations and media ads.

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, along with tourist and fishing boats, conducted 757 boat trips between 2009 and 2018, gathering 300,000 photographs for dolphin identification.

Nine fisheries Local Action Groups presented a UNESCO candidacy dossier on the traditional fishing practices used in lagoons and at sea to protect and raise awareness of their rich cultural heritage.

The Juxta Mare project teaches people about fishing, boatbuilding and seafaring history at 13 solar-powered “virtual museum” locations.

A traditional fishing enterprise is transforming itself and now plans to get 60% of its income from pesca-tourism.

Following training and guidance from the local fisheries LAG, this project financed the outfitting of an artisanal fishing vessel for pesca-tourism.

This project aims to limit the growth of the pufferfish population via a funding scheme which pays the fishers €3 per kilo of pufferfish caught, landed and registered.