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Östersjöfiskets historiska utveckling

Välkommen till seminariet Östersjöfiskets historiska utveckling Onsdag 24 november 2021, Stockholms universitet När började man fiska strömming och torsk längs med ostkusten och vilken roll spelade fisket för utveckling av handel, städer och för livsmedelsförsörjning? Hur ser fiskets historia ut i relation till den situation vi har idag, med vikande populationer av både torsk och … Continued

ICES WKEMP3, part 2

This ICES Workshop for the Technical evaluation of EU Member States’ Eel regulation Progress Reports 2021 (WKEMP3) will support EU DG MARE in evaluating the implementation of the national Eel Management Plans (EMPs) under the Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel.

ICES WKEMP3, part 1

This ICES Workshop for the Technical evaluation of EU Member States’ Eel regulation Progress Reports 2021 (WKEMP3) will support EU DG MARE in evaluating the implementation of the national Eel Management Plans (EMPs) under the Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel.

Targeted consultation on EU Action plan to conserve fisheries resources and protect marine ecosystems

The European Commission has launched a targeted stakeholder consultation on the planned Action plan to conserve fisheries resources and protect marine ecosystems. The action plan is part of the EUs efforts to restore and protect marine ecosystems and apply an ecosystem-based management approach. It was announced in the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 – see section 2.2.6.  The targeted … Continued

MIACO 2022

The annual MIACO meeting – a Meeting between ICES, Advisory Councils and other Observers – in 2022 will be a hybrid meeting, i.e. a physical meeting at ICES headquarters with limited participation and a possibility for further participation online. ICES will circulate a registration form, and encourages each organisation to send at most one representative … Continued

Baltic herring seminar with a focus on genetics (Swedish)

In Swedish Hur det står till med sillen och finns det genetiska skillnader inom sillbeståndet i Östersjön? 10 september kl 9-12 arrangerar Marint Centrum i Simrishamn ett digitalt symposium där forskare från Uppsala universitet, SLU, Stockholms universitet och Göteborgs universitet delar med sig av nya forskningsrön kring sillens genetik, förvaltning och genetiskt övervakningsprogram. Vi diskuterar … Continued

Feedback open on proposal to extend 12 nm derogation

After consultation with the Member States and the relevant Advisory Councils, the European Commission has put forward a proposal to extend the current derogation under the CFP (Art. 5.2 of Regulation 1380/2013) from the rule of equal access to waters, which authorises the Member States to restrict fishing in the coastal zone, up to 12 … Continued

Consultation on methodology to reduce CO2 emissions from fishing vessel engines

The European Commission is inviting views on a draft Implementing Regulation regarding the identification of energy efficient technologies and a proposed methodology to determine the normal fishing effort of fishing vessels. The initiative establishes a methodology for measuring the reduction of CO2 emissions from different fishing vessel engines, in order to provide a harmonised framework covering all Member … Continued

Towards more sustainable fishing in the EU – state of play and orientations for 2022

This Commission initiative reports on the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy, including progress on: achieving sustainable fisheries assessing the state of fish stocks balancing fleet capacity and fishing opportunities. It also launches a public consultation on fixing fishing opportunities for 2022: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12937-Towards-more-sustainable-fishing-in-the-EU-state-of-play-and-orientations-for-2022_en The consultation is open from 9 June to 31 August 2021.  

Swedish seminar on eel – the fishery, management and culture

The Swedish Rural Network is organising an online seminar on Euroepan eel on 22 September, from 09.00-12.00, to discuss cultural aspects, current resarch, Swedish and Danish management approaches, Swedish eel fisheries and efforts in the hydropower sector to support eel migration. The seminar is part of a month-long focus on European eel, also including a … Continued