Projects

The VALDUVIS project uses Belgian fishing vessels’ electronic logbook data to rank the sustainability of every fishing trip on a scale of 0-100 based on 14 different sustainability indicators.

A Bulgarian coastal community is increasing tourism and improving working conditions for fishers through the construction of a “cultural and historic complex” tourist centre and boat shelters.

The Czech Republic is using EMFF funds to restock European eel, support aquaculture projects focused on environmental protection, and promote animal health, welfare, and safety.

The Technical University of Denmark collaborated with aquaculture and chemical companies to develop technologies and techniques for reducing nitrogen, phosphorous and organic emissions.

Koukous de Lab, located on Lesvos Island in Greece, used EMFF funds to research and develop new eco-materials from ocean-based materials like seaweed and ocean nets.

Anita Conti Maritime High School in Fécamp, Normandy, produced visually engaging comics on proper safety practices at sea to ensure that illiterate fishers can understand essential safety materials.

Renewal of an existing small reservoir in the Czech Republic will support fish breeding and aquaculture production, as well as retaining water to reduce flooding.

A Bulgarian company used EMFF funds to increase the volume and quality of algae produced, including seaweed and the superfood Spirulina.

The port authority at Split in Croatia is using EMFF funding to upgrade infrastructure at the fishing port. This in turn will improve catch quality, quality control and working conditions.