Detailed results by Workpackage
WP 2 – Current understandings in stock
assessment and fishery effects on ecosystems
WP Leader: CIBM
The objective of this WP is to collate information on the extent of scientific research on fishery data collection in the Mediterranean and Black Seas and to critically review the available knowledge and the methodologies applied in stock assessment and EAF, to identify data, research gaps and opportunities to improve research coordination. Available results are:
-Current understandings in the framework of Ecosystem Approach of Fisheries in Mediterranean and Black Sea: summary and critical analysis of the available information on the anthropogenic ecosystem impacts and resource assessment.
-Comparative analysis of the management systems adopted in different countries/GSAs of Mediterranean and Black Seas.
-Synoptic tables summarizing the information gathered
WP 3 – Data needs, quality, harmonization,
methodologies and models for EAF
WP Leader: IFREMER
Its objective is, based on existing data, to propose a series of key prioritized indicators, models and methodologies for the implementation of the EAF in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, and also to develop data collection protocols, quality evaluation and methods for dissemination of the information. Available results are:
-State of the art on data collection, background and list of potential indicators for an EAF in the Mediterranean and Black seas
-Overview of data available in support of an EAF in the Mediterranean and Black sea, and evaluation of their quality
-Report on proposed indicators, models, methodologies and reference points for the EAF in Mediterranean and Black Sea
-Proposal of standards for a public website, EAF dashboard and GIS in support of the EAF
WP 4 – Coordination with the assessment and
management international/regional bodies
WP Leader: CSIC
The objective of this WP is to coordinate and harmonize data collection, research and management activities carried out by international/regional bodies regarding the EAF implementation in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Available results are:
-Summary report on the knowledge in the assessment and management of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries
WP 5 – Training and capacity building.
Dissemination
WP Leader: IAMZ-CIHEAM
Its objective is disseminating the Coordination Action findings to a wide target audience composed primarily of fisheries managers and policy makers. Addressed not only to researchers of the countries participating in the project but also to stakeholders, NGOs, and other scientists of all Mediterranean and Black Seas riparian countries. The main results are:
-Programme and timetable of the training course “Ecosystem approach to fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black seas. Scientific bases”. Varna (Bulgaria), 3-7 February 2014. 12 lecturers and 31 participants from 16 countries.
-Programme and timetable of the training course “Ecosystem approach to fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black seas. Management and decision making”. Zaragoza (Spain), 10-14 March 2014. 12 lecturers and 27 participants from 14 countries.
-Proceedings of the International Dissemination Conference on "Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Seas". Barcelona, Spain, 9-10 April 2014. This Conference put special emphasis on practical applications and socio-political recommendations derived from the project, and was addressed to European and Non-European Mediterranean and Black Sea decision-makers, stakeholders and scientists concerned by fisheries and environmental management.
-Report of the International Dissemination Conference on "Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Seas". Barcelona, Spain, 9-10 April 2014.
WP 6 – Strengthening the scientific basis for building a generic framework to implement EAF in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Establishing a network that will coordinate scientific research to make EAF operational
WP Leader: IRD
The objective is strengthening the scientific basis for building a generic framework to implement EAF in the Mediterranean and Black Seas and establishing a network that will coordinate scientific research to make EAF operational. Available results are:
-Scientific Strategy for a Global Approach to Promote Regional EAF
How to build an operational scientific network for implementing EAF in the
Mediterranean and Black Sea
-A scientific network in support of the application of EAF in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. “EMBASEAS Network”. Proposal of Constitutional Framework.