Societal and political backgroundTraditionally, the welfare of fish compared to welfare of other, land farmed animalshas not been an important topic to consumers, producers and legislators, an attitudewhich is reflected in past research projects and legislation directed towards welfare,which...

This publication aims to inform the scientific community, administration and private industry about research organisations and main research institutes involved in fisheries and aquaculture. It completes the European Directory of Research Centres in the Fisheries Sector, edited by the Commission...

Diese Broschüre erklärt, wie die Gemeinsame Fischereipolitik auf EU-Ebene verwaltet wird. Die zuständige Dienststelle der Kommission ist die Generaldirektion Fischerei: ein 290-köpfiges Team aus so unterschiedlichen Fachgebieten wie Meeresbiologie, Schiffbau, Wirtschafts-, Rechts-, Politik-...

Fischerei und Aquakultur sind eine lebenswichtige Quelle für Nahrung, Beschäftigung, Erholung, Handel und wirtschaftlichen Wohlstand. Deshalb hat der Beratende Ausschuss für Fischerei und Aquakultur (CCPA) beschlossen, sich für eine verantwortungsvolle und nachhaltige Fischerei einzusetzen....

The over-exploitation of fish stocks has had a significant negative effect on fishermen's income, the balance of the marine ecosystem and the supply of fish to the EU market. Reliable scientific advice is necessary to achieve sustainable fisheries. To improve the basis for advice, particular...

In the reform of the common fisheries policy (CFP) adopted in December 2002, emphasis was put on the improvement of the scientific basis for the advice needed by the EU for fisheries management. Today, more than ever before, when so many fish stocks are heavily exploited, decisions on fisheries...