FARNET
Fisheries Areas Network

Themes

09/04/2019
FLAG Factsheet
The FLAG territory covers the islands of Terceira and Graciosa which are situated in the Central Group of the Azores archipelago and cover a total surface area of 403.6km2. The FLAG covers 126km of coastline on Terceira Island and 44km on Graciosa. Not dissimilar to most of the Azores, fisheries in the FLAG area and small-scale in nature.
09/04/2019
FLAG Factsheet
The FLAG area covers the two most western islands of the Azores archipelago, Santa Maria and São Miguel. The area’s fisheries sector is characterised by traditional small-scale fisheries (mainly small siege, pole and long-line vessels). Common catches include small (mackerel and sardines) and large pelagic (tuna and swordfish) species, deep-water demersal, crustaceans and molluscs.
08/04/2019
Good Practice Project
The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly FLAG has developed a Credit Union scheme designed to assist those who cannot access grant funding for their projects without initial support.
20/03/2019
Cooperation Idea
Laukiem Jūrai FLAG (Partnership for Rural and the sea) are looking for national/international partners from FLAG villages that are involved in implementing the concept of a ‘Smart Village’. They would like to learn from good practice examples and can offer the possibility to see first-hand the implementation of specific smart solution initiatives in Latvian villages.
18/03/2019
Cooperation Idea
The Association of Professional Seaweed Harvesters of the Shores of Brittany (SRPARB) would like to exchange good practices and expertise between professionals.
18/03/2019
Cooperation Idea
With support from the FLAG, the Fisheries Committee of Finistère is cooperating with Australian professional fishermen on management measures for red lobster, fishing practices (traps, etc), protection of juveniles, restocking, etc.
map of the nine Festival del Mare along Emilia-Romagna coast at Adriatic Sea
18/03/2019
Good Practice Project
O serie de festivaluri creează o legătură între pescarii și producătorii din domeniul acvaculturii și public, popularizând tradițiile pescărești și sporind gradul de conștientizare privind habitatul marin.
Ann Katrin von dein KGS Wittmund
15/03/2019
Good Practice Short Story
A response to low awareness and understanding of fisheries sees a concerted effort to strengthen educational work on the fishing industry along the North Sea coast of Lower Saxony, using different locations for an enhanced learning experience.
glass jar on beach with plastic waste collected by ReSeaclons
11/03/2019
Good Practice Short Story
The Vidourle Camargue FLAG has collaborated with local stakeholders on a pilot scheme for collecting and recycling marine litter. The mix of plastic waste collected by the local fishermen are recycled all together thanks to an innovative industrial process.
Cuan Beo project in Connaught, Ireland
08/03/2019
Good Practice Project
Cuan Beo was set up by community members living and working near Galway bay, who were cognisant of a general decline in the quality of the famous shellfish producing waters in the Bay.