SmartFish: Sustainable artisanal fishery of the Adriatic coasts

Artisanal Small-Scale Fishery (SSF) according to EU is the one employing vessels smaller than 12m LOA, not using towed gear. World-over, it is the most relevant fishery segment, deeply rooted in local traditions, adapted to the environment through coevolution, and inherently sustainable. For this, and for its potential to provide sustainable growth and jobs, in harmony with the marine environment, it plays an important role in the pursuit of Blue Growth. SSF face many challenges, such as difficult access to market, low prices, decreasing stocks and biodiversity in the catches, and freely moving resources between the waters of the two countries, thus calling for a cross-border cooperation approach. The objective of the project "SmartFish - Valorisation of SMall-scale ARTisanal FISHery of the Adriatic coasts, in a context of sustainability" is to strengthen the Small-Scale Fishery role in the near future, by fostering its potential for innovation within the Blue Growth context.

Project website / EU Cordis database
Researcher: Fabio Pranovi
Duration: 01/07/2018 - 31/12/2020