New EU Fisheries Data Framework

Summary

This regulation creates a new EU framework to improve the collection and use of data in the fisheries sector. It aims to provide better scientific advice for managing fish stocks and protecting marine environments.
10 20.06.2017
Other
science
fisheries
environment
public administration

Key points

  • Establishment of a unified framework for collecting biological, technical, environmental, social, and economic data in the fisheries sector.
  • Expansion of data collection to include recreational fishing activities to better assess their impact on ecosystems and fish stocks.
  • Strengthening of regional cooperation through the creation and empowerment of Regional Co-ordination Groups.
  • Integration of socioeconomic data, including the inclusion of gender variables, to understand the human impact on the sector.
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