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EAFE Conference

Proposed themes for the XXth Conference of the European Association of Fisheries Economists (EAFE): Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy Ecosystem based approach to fisheries management from an economic perspective Long term fisheries management and the transition period in the process of rebuilding fish stocks Types of Subsidies and effects on fishing fleets Bio-economic modeling … Continued

Marine and Coastal Policy Forum 2011

Under the headline “Marine Policy – What Next?”, the forum will be addressing four themes: Science-policy integration Marine conservation, planning and development Ecosystem-based management in the marine environment Management of marine resources This is the UK’s first Marine and Coastal Policy Forum, led by the Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research, at the Marine … Continued

Marine Environmental Programmes – Cross Cutting Issues and Decision Making

There are at least 6 major programmes of policy work and implementation underway at present, including CFP Reform, MSFD, Marine Planning, Marine Licencing, MCZ implementation and Round 3 Offshore wind development as well as many routine projects. These are increasing the complexity of management and all are set in a context of reduced funding. How … Continued

“Sea the Truth” Screening

Under the guidance of Dutch MP Marianne Thieme, two young marine biologists are searching worldwide for scientific information about the condition of our biggest ecosystems. Underwater photographer Dos Winkel shows them the beauty of marine life and the enormous threats to which it is exposed. The film screening will take place in the European Parliament.