Projects
Med&BS RDBFIS-III - Establishment of the Regional Database for the Mediterranean and Black Seas
The main aim of the study is to continue the hosting, maintenance, fine-tuning and further development of RDBFIS. Another important target is to finalise the population of RDBFIS with data and agree with the relevant actors on an all-encompassing data call for the future.
2025 | 2026
FRAMEWORK CONTRACT
EASME/EMFF/2020/OP/0021
Specific Contract
CINEA/EMFAF/2024/3.1/01/SC08
WWF SSF project - Transforming Small Scale Fisheries in the Mediterranean – Phase II
WWF is dedicated to transforming small-scale fisheries (SSF) in the Mediterranean by promoting co-management, enhancing their sustainability potential, and improving fishers’ income and livelihoods. As part of this effort, Nisea provided technical assistance aimed at assessing the socio-economic conditions of selected project sites in Italy, Croatia and Turkey. The goal was to produce a comparative and comprehensive regional analysis of fishers’ perceptions and socio-economic activities across the selected project sites. Additionally, the assessment serves as a baseline for tracking patterns and trends from 2022 onward, supporting long-term evaluation of the project’s impact through 2028
2024 | 2026
Assistenza tecnica a WWF Mediterranean
Fleet Policy - European Union’s fishing fleet: evolution, challenges, future.
The main aim of this research study is to provide a description of today’s Union’s fleet, identify today’s and future challenges and explain how these impact the fleet’s sustainability, as well as provide insights on how best to address these challenges. Nisea developed a case study on “Fisheries in the Western Mediterranean” in collaboration with CIBM
2024 | 2025
FRAMEWORK CONTRACT –
CINEA/2023/OP/0002
Specific Contract No.01
DECARBONYT - Provision of a study for the Decarbonisation of the fishing fleet in the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
The DecarbonyT project aims to define a future direction towards high potential fishing fleet improvement. The overarching goal is to assess to what extent the use of optimized trawling gears in the Mediterranean and Black Sea can lead to lower fuel consumption and contribute to more decarbonized fishing fleets. Nisa leads task 3 on Socio-economic analysis and conclusions from gear testing
2023 | 2025
Framework Contract
No EASME/2020/OP/0021
Specific Contract No 07
No EASME/2020/OP/0021
Specific Contract No 07
RDBFIS II - Hosting, maintenance and further development of the Regional Database for the Mediterranean and Black Seas.
The objective of the Med&BS RDBFIS II project is the implementation of the regional database and interactive platform created in the previous Med&BS RDBFIS project. In particular, the platform is able to collect data relating to fishing activity in the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea and produce the outputs necessary to respond to the various national and European data calls (e.g. DCF, DCRF), as well as carry out the appropriate processing to check the quality of the outputs before being transmitted to the various datacalls. Furthermore, the project will take care of finding a suitable and accessible arrangement for the various users of the database, and developing further improvements of the same. Training and support phases are planned to expand the number of users able to use this platform.
2023 | 2025
Grant agreement
MARE/2020/08 SI2.839444
MARE/2020/08 SI2.839444
FOF - Foresight Study on Fishers of the Future
The study reflects the European Commission’s commitment—outlined in its 2023 Communication on the functioning of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)—to tackle emerging challenges in the fisheries sector. Designed as a participatory initiative, it places fishers at the center, incorporating their insights into the development of future scenarios and fisher profiles. These contributions aim to guide strategic policymaking toward a sustainable, competitive, and resilient EU fishing sector within the broader blue economy. Nisea contributed to Task 2 and Task 4, focusing on setting the scene and exploring the identity of future fishers.
2023 | 2024
FRAMEWORK CONTRACT CINEA/2021/OP/0011–
[Lot 1 Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture,
excluding sustainable fisheries
partnership agreements (SFPAs)]
Specific Contract No.01
[Lot 1 Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture,
excluding sustainable fisheries
partnership agreements (SFPAs)]
Specific Contract No.01
Cost–benefit analysis of the use of eco‑sustainable fish boxes
The aim of the study is to provide qualitative and quantitative evidence of the costs and benefits deriving from the use of polypropylene boxes by Italian fishing enterprises. With reference to the main products currently available on the market (polypropylene boxes for landed fish), case studies were developed to quantify the medium‑ and long‑term impact of adopting eco‑sustainable polypropylene boxes on the key economic performance indicators of fishing fleets with higher production volumes, such as trawlers, purse seiners, pelagic trawlers, and longliners. In addition, a qualitative analysis was conducted to examine the main benefits and/or critical issues observed in fishing communities where eco‑sustainable boxes have already been adopted, recording both advantages and challenges along the supply chain.
2023
Study carried out by Nisea for Federpesca within the framework of the 2022–2024 Three‑Year Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme, 2023 programme
Employment in the fisheries sector. Demographic and social data
The aim of the study is to provide detailed information on the social and demographic composition of crew members, useful for improving current active labour and training policies. In particular, statistics are provided at a detailed geographical level (administrative regions), with a focus on aspects such as crew qualifications (captain/chief engineer, sailor, deckhand/cabin boy). Through focus groups in three selected fishing communities, specific issues were further examined, particularly the training gaps among crew members and the lack of generational turnover, in order to identify additional factors of complexity that characterize the labour market in the fisheries sector.
2023
Study carried out by Nisea for Federpesca within the framework of the 2022–2024 Three‑Year Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme, 2023 programme
MPA - Mapping of marine protected areas and their associated fishing activities: Mediterranean and Black Seas (MAPAFISH-MED)
This study, funded under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), provides an up-to-date overview of marine protected areas in the region. It improves the scientific knowledge base used to characterise the existing marine protected areas, providing the most comprehensive insights into the fishing activities present within marine protected areas and their surrounding areas to date; and increasing the understanding of the response of fishing activities to marine protected areas implementation.
2022 | 2024
FRAMEWORK CONTRACT CINEA/EMFAF/2021/3.1.2/01/SC02
Implementing FWC EASME/2020/OP/0021
Implementing FWC EASME/2020/OP/0021
CO-ADVICE - Provision of advice, coordination and participation of scientists in international meetings, in meetings of Regional Fisheries Management Organizations and Bodies, in support of DG MARE and the EU Delegation and technical support and advice on scientific issues.
This specific project aims to provide advice, coordination and participation of scientists in international meetings, in meetings of regional fisheries management organisations and bodies, in support of DG MARE and the EU Delegation and technical support and advice on scientific issues.
2022 | 2024
FRAMEWORK CONTRACT CINEA/EMFF/2020/3.1.5/SI2.862504-SC01 Implementing FWC EASME/2020/OP/0021
BluMater - Protezione e ripristino della biodiversità e degli ecosistemi marini e dei regimi di compensazione nell’ambito di attività di pesca sostenibili.
The project developed a responsible model for the recovery and management of waste from fishing and aquaculture activities. As part of the initiative, Nisea carried out a socio-economic analysis of the fishing communities involved, assessing the costs and revenues associated with waste collection and delivery. A dedicated software and web-based user interface were created to generate QR codes and ensure traceability of the volumes delivered. Additionally, the project produced the BLU MATER Model guidelines, which include a reward and incentive system for vessels adhering to the BLU MATER framework
2022 | 2023
Technical assistance to UNICI Alimentare under the EMFF Operational Programme, Measure 1.40, Ministerial Decree No. 10276 of 21/06/2019
WWF - Transforming Mediterranean small scale fishery con WWF Mediterannean.
In 2022 Nisea conducted, under the umbrella of the WWF initiative “Transforming Mediterranean Small-Scale Fisheries”, a sampling survey in selected SSF sites in Italy, Greece, Croatia, and Turkey (“SSF1” project); the overall objective of the study was to improve the knowledge of the socio-economic conditions, fishers ‘perceptions and socioeconomic behaviour of the Small-Scale Fisheries sector; in addition, one of the outcomes of the second phase of the project was to measure socio-economic and livelihoods changes compared to 2018 and therefore measure the impact of the project considering other factors such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the level of engagement with the project activities.
2022
Assistenza tecnica a WWF Mediterranean
Med&BS RDB - Development of the regional database for the Mediterranean and Black Seas.
Under the umbrella of the MARE/2020/08 “Strengthening regional cooperation in the field of data collection”, the construction of a Regional Database (RDB) for the Mediterranean and Black Seas was funded.
A web-based integrated fisheries information system was developed with the aim to: (i) enable reliable scientific advices and support the work of the RCGs, (ii) facilitate the work of the EU Member States, (iii) allow end users to calculate statistical estimates of data tailored to their needs and help to streamline and ease the reporting of Member States on the EU data collection.
A web-based integrated fisheries information system was developed with the aim to: (i) enable reliable scientific advices and support the work of the RCGs, (ii) facilitate the work of the EU Member States, (iii) allow end users to calculate statistical estimates of data tailored to their needs and help to streamline and ease the reporting of Member States on the EU data collection.
2021 | 2023
CINEA/EMFAF/2021/3.1.2/03/SC04/SI2.881222
under FWC EASME/2020/OP/0021
under FWC EASME/2020/OP/0021
Fishn’Co - Strengthening EU-MAP data collection by developing Regional Work Plans for NANS&EA, Baltic and Large Pelagics Regional Coordination Groups (RCGs) and PG ECON.
According to Fisheries Data Collection Framework, Member States (MS) shall coordinate their data collection activities with other MS in the same marine region and shall make every effort to coordinate their actions with third countries having sovereignty or jurisdiction over waters in the same marine region. Regional Coordination Groups (RCGs) have been set up to facilitate coordination. FISHN’CO addresses the need to develop Regional Work Plans (RWPs) for the RCGs North Atlantic, North Sea and Eastern Arctic; Baltic; Large Pelagics and Economics Issues, delivering support to these RCGs and the Inter Sessional Sub-Groups.
2021 | 2023
Grant Agreement No MARE/2020/08–
SI2.839816 – FISHNCO
SI2.839816 – FISHNCO
Technical assistance for the assessment of the socio-economic impact of trawl fishery management in GSA 18, with a focus on the fishing communities of Molfetta, Bisceglie, and Trani.
The objective of the study was to assess the socio-economic effectiveness of trawl fishery management measures in GSA 18 through three integrated actions: (A) an ex-post analysis of the impact of the national Management Plan on the fleet operating in the area; (B) an ex-ante evaluation of the effects of the future Mediterranean management plan based on GFCM Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/5; and (C) a three-year analysis of the economic performance of the fleets of Molfetta, Bisceglie, and Trani, also taking into account the effects of the pandemic.
2021 | 2023
GAL Ponte Lama
Ecosystem - Study on ecosystem-based approaches applied to fisheries management under the Common Fisheries Policy for Mediterranean and the Black Seas.
This study addresses the EU Common Fisheries Policy’s (CFP) call for ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management (EAFM) by evaluating its implementation in the Mediterranean and Black Seas.NISEA leads task 2 on Identifying the relevant fisheries
2021 | 2023
EASME/2020/OP/0012
Streamline - Streamlining the establishment of regional work plans in the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
STREAMLINE (Streamlining the establishment of regional work plans in the Mediterranean and Black Sea) was a collaborative project involving fourteen partners from ten EU Member States. The project drafted a non-binding Regional Work Plans for 2023 for improved fisheries data collection and management in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions, facilitating regional coordination and decision-making processes.
2021 | 2022
EU Call for Proposals MARE/2020/08
FAO Value Chain - Data collection and Value Chain analysis based on an agreed methodology.
Achieving Blue Transformation requires a systems approach, taking into account all activities and stakeholders along the food value chain. The SVC4MED project aims to identify strategies to improve the economic performance and social and environmental sustainability of capture fisheries and aquaculture value chains in the Mediterranean region. SVC4MED is a four-year project funded by the Directorate General of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies, Government of Italy, and implemented by FAO. NISEA leads 2 case studies: farmed rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and shrimp from capture fisheries
2021 | 2022
FAO CopeMed Year 11 – Co-ordination to Support Fisheries Management in the Western and
Central Mediterranean. CopeMed Phase II (GCP/INT/362/EC)
FAO 40mm - A review of the socio-economics impact using three different trawl codends: 40 mm diamond, 40 mm square and 50 mm diamond mesh size.
Performing a review on the socio-economics performance (i.e. costs and revenues) in the utilization of the different codends mesh size: 40 mm diamond, 40 mm square and 50 mm diamond mesh size, during trawling operations.
2021 | 2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (“FAO”) under project MTF /INT/943/MUL – Baby 32 entitled “Select activities of the mid-term strategy towards the sustainability of fisheries and for sustainable aquaculture development implemented in the Mediterranean and Black Sea”
WWF MMI 2 - Mediterranean Marine Initiative (MMI) - Efficiency analysis of the available funds supporting marine activities in some key EU Mediterranean countries.
Technical assistance to develop the Assessment of the available funding from national and regional level blue economy harmful subsidies and unspent public funds that could be redirected towards sustainable use and/or protection of the natural assets of the Mediterranean Sea.
2021
Assistenza tecnica a WWF Mediterranean
BLUFISH - Value chain
The main objective of the Blufish value chain study was to outline, for two selected fisheries (among those that underwent pre-assessment and for which an Action Plan had been developed in previous phases), the structure of the value chain, identifying the main stages in the price formation of the fishery products considered in the analysis. In addition to this main objective, two further activities were carried out: (a) a survey on operators’ perceptions regarding the potential benefits and expectations associated with participation in the Blufish project; (b) an analysis of the international market potential for fishery products characterised by sustainability certification.
2021
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
PrizeFish - Piloting of eco-innovative fishery supply-chains to market added-value Adriatic fish products - Economic survey and pre-assessment.
Monitoring and evaluation of Adriatic fisheries falling within the scope of interest and potential application of the ARFM (Adriatic Responsible Fisheries Management) certification approach.
Activity 1: organisation of meetings with key stakeholders from selected Adriatic fisheries in order to identify potential operators interested in the certification process implemented within the PRIZEFISH project. NISEA contributed by supporting the organisation and facilitation of the meetings and by preparing the summary report. The consultations were held in Caorle (Veneto), Marina di Ravenna (Emilia-Romagna) and Ancona (online, due to the Covid lockdown).
Activity 2: (a) implementation of an economic survey aimed at establishing the socio-economic baseline of the fisheries selected for the subsequent pre-assessment phase. The survey was based both on the collection of official data (National Data Collection Framework) and on an ad-hoc survey designed to gather operators’ expectations and perceptions regarding the certification pathway undertaken within PRIZEFISH. (b) Pre-assessment of the selected fisheries, based on the standards defined in the guidelines developed and approved in the previous phases. For the first time, the pre-assessment also included socio-economic aspects.
Activity 1: organisation of meetings with key stakeholders from selected Adriatic fisheries in order to identify potential operators interested in the certification process implemented within the PRIZEFISH project. NISEA contributed by supporting the organisation and facilitation of the meetings and by preparing the summary report. The consultations were held in Caorle (Veneto), Marina di Ravenna (Emilia-Romagna) and Ancona (online, due to the Covid lockdown).
Activity 2: (a) implementation of an economic survey aimed at establishing the socio-economic baseline of the fisheries selected for the subsequent pre-assessment phase. The survey was based both on the collection of official data (National Data Collection Framework) and on an ad-hoc survey designed to gather operators’ expectations and perceptions regarding the certification pathway undertaken within PRIZEFISH. (b) Pre-assessment of the selected fisheries, based on the standards defined in the guidelines developed and approved in the previous phases. For the first time, the pre-assessment also included socio-economic aspects.
2020 | 2021
CNR/IRBIM Ancona
MedBLand - Synthesis of the Landing Obligation Measures and Discard Rates for the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
The MedBLand study aims at an improved understanding of the management measures put in place in the Mediterranean and Black Sea to implement the LO, to evaluate if discard reduction took place, the main reasons for discarding and to ensure enforcement and control.
2020 | 2021
CALL FOR TENDERS EASME/2020/OP/0013.
BLUFISH - Fase 3 Piani di Azione
The objective of the Blufish project is to support, through a participatory process, fisheries in Southern Italy and the Islands in their transition towards sustainability, providing support and tools to improve fishing practices and contribute to the recovery of fish stocks. In the third phase of the project, NISEA contributes to the development of the methodology for stakeholder consultation, collecting operators’ feedback for the subsequent drafting of the Action Plans. NISEA also serves as the administrative coordinator of the project.
2020 | 2021
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Implemed - Improving the selectivity of trawl gears in the Mediterranean Sea to advance the sustainable exploitation pattern of trawl fisheries.
IMPLEMED project: “Improving the selectivity of trawl gears in the Mediterranean Sea to advance the sustainable exploitation pattern of trawl fisheries”
2019 | 2021
Specific Contract No.
EASME/EMFF/2019/1.3.2.6/01/
SI2.818717 SC04 – IMPLEMED
EASME/EMFF/2019/1.3.2.6/01/
SI2.818717 SC04 – IMPLEMED
Study to support the implementation of obligations set out in the Single Use Plastics and Port Reception Facilities Directives.
The study will inform the two implementing acts foreseen in the Single Use Plastics (SUP) and Port Reception Facilities (PRF) Directives by providing proposals for a coherent monitoring and reporting framework for the fishing gear placed on the market in the EU Member States; the waste fishing gear and the passively fished waste collected in ports.
2019 | 2020
European Commission
MEDAID - Mediterranean Aquaculture Integrated Development
MedAID (Mediterranean Aquaculture Integrated Development) is a four-year RIA (Research and Innovation Action) project, funded by the European Union in the framework of Horizon 2020. The goal of MedAID is to increase the overall competitiveness and sustainability of the Mediterranean marine fish-farming sector, throughout the whole value chain.
2018 | 2021
Horizon 2020 (grant agreement number 727315)
FISS – Evaluation of fisheries statistics
The objective of this work is to provide a detailed assessment of the relevance, economic efficiency, added value, statistical quality, and overall efficiency of the statistics collected under Regulation (EC) No 1921/2006, Regulation (EC) No 216/2009, Regulation (EC) No 217/2009, Regulation (EC) No 218/2009, Regulation (EC) No 762/2008, as well as those related to the European Union fishing fleet (including Norway and Iceland). The purpose is to evaluate the extent to which the current regulations have achieved their intended objectives and whether the data collected are suitable for meeting those objectives. The analysis therefore also assesses whether European fisheries statistics provide significant added value for end users, considering the costs incurred for their production.
2018 | 2019
DG MARE (European Commission)
Production costs of the national mussel farming sector
The project developed an analysis of the production costs of the national mussel farming sector. Following discussions with AMA, three main cost items—concessions, energy, and seed—were identified and analysed in order to support producers in monitoring and optimising their management practices. The study used both questionnaires and interviews administered to a representative sample, based on shared aspects and criteria defined and refined together with AMA members. The results provided comparable and commonly agreed data, useful for business decision-making, negotiations, and future sectoral policies.
2018 | 2019
AMA Associazione Mediterranea Acquacoltori
WWF - Transforming Mediterranean small scale fishery con WWF Mediterannean
Under the umbrella of the WWF initiative “Transforming Mediterranean Small-Scale Fisheries”, Nisea conducted, a sampling survey in selected SSF sites in Italy, Greece, Croatia, and Turkey (“SSF1” project); the overall objective of the study was to improve the knowledge of the socio-economic conditions, fishers ‘perceptions and socioeconomic behaviour of the Small-Scale Fisheries sector
2018
Assistenza tecnica a WWF Mediterranean
BLUFISH - Fase 1&2 Mapping
The general objective of the BluFish project is to guide Italian Mediterranean fisheries towards sustainability through the pre-assessment of selected fisheries against MSC standards and the subsequent identification of Action Plans to achieve sustainability. NISEA contributed to the Fast Scan phase (Phase 1.a) and the Deeper Mapping phase (Phase 1.b), both preliminary to the pre-assessment. In particular, NISEA coordinated actions aimed at scanning all Italian fisheries operating in the Italian GSAs (9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, and 19) in order to establish an approximate number of potential Units of Certification (UoC). This initial overview was used to inform the selection of 50 UoCs on which to focus the subsequent Deeper Mapping phase. The mapping phase aimed to describe and analyse in detail the 50 UoCs, including their stakeholders, operating environment, markets, and related aspects. The results of this phase were then used by the client to select 10 UoCs to be submitted to pre-assessment according to MSC standards.
2018
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Adriamed support - Support to the socio-economic analysis of fisheries data in Adriatic Sea
The objectives of the services to provide to the AdriaMed project consist in: a) contributing to the capacity development of Albania and Montenegro fisheries administration to cope with fisheries management; b) evaluating the socioeconomic impacts of several management scenarios of small pelagics in the Adriatic Sea through a bio-economic modelling approach.
2018
FAO-AdriaMed Project
Study and analysis of the role of women in fisheries in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
The study covered ten EU Member States along the Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts and aimed to explore the role of women in the fisheries sector by identifying their specific contributions, estimating their presence across different activities, examining national legal frameworks related to female participation, assessing challenges and opportunities for enhancing their involvement, and developing targeted recommendations to improve their status and access to the sector’s labour market.
2018
EASME/EMFF/2016/1.3.2.5/03
RECFISH -Recovery of fisheries historical time series for the Mediterranean and Black Sea stock assessment.
The RECFISH project has been developed with the ultimate objective of creating a reference database containing historical fisheries data pre DCR/DCF in the Mediterranean Sea (prior to 2002) and Black Sea (prior to 2008), to provide standardized CPUEs and to build some case studies where historical landings and CPUEs are integrated into recent stock assessments.
2017 | 2019
FRAMEWORK CONTRACT
EASME/EMFF/ 2016/032
EASME/EMFF/ 2016/032
SECFISH - Research collaboration to address economic data collection issues in the DCF.
Strengthening regional cooperation in the area of fisheries data collection – Socio-economic data collection for fisheries, aquaculture and the processing industry at EU level. The results of the project will improve the quality of the data collection and strengthen regional cooperation regarding social and economic data on fleets, aquaculture and fish processing. NISEA was responsible for Work Package 1 (Summary of activities carried out in 2016–2017).
2017 | 2019
Mare 2016/22
STREAM Strengthening Regional cooperation in the Area of fisheries biological data collection.
STREAM – STrengthening REgional cooperation in the Area of fisheries biological data collection in the Mediterranean and Black SeaThe action aims at providing Member States with the appropriate tools to accomplish regional/EU coordination in the collection of fisheries biological data in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. It will advance innovative interdisciplinary approaches to support the establishment of regionalised ecosystem-based collection of fisheries biological data, thus providing beneficial inputs for the improvement of the assessment and management of marine resources, and the sustainability of EU fisheries. It will provide tools and develop adaptive strategies allowing the implementation of regionalised fisheries policies in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. NISEA was the lead partner for Work Package 1 (Prerequisites for the functioning of Regional Coordination Groups – RCGs) and Task 4.2 (Allocation of responsibilities and costs among Member States and assessment of cost implications for 2019).
2017 | 2019
MARE/2016/22 – SI2.770115
SPELMED - Evaluation of the population status and specific management alternatives for the small pelagic fish stocks in the North-Western Mediterranean Sea.
The objective of SPELMED was the evaluation of the population status of Sardina pilchardus (European sardine) and Engraulis encrasicolus (European anchovy) in the Northwestern Mediterranean Sea, specifically in GSA06 and GSA07, based on the review and generation of key biological and ecological information to support robust management options in the area.
2017 | 2018
TENDER EASME/EMFF/2016/32 –
Specific contract NR. 02 –
Specific contract NR. 02 –
Development strategy for Callista chione fisheries through environmental sustainability certification of the fishing system and its effect on market price
The project aimed to analyse the fasolari production sector through a scientific and economic assessment, evaluate the economic and environmental sustainability of the fishery to obtain the international Friend of the Sea certification, and investigate consumer perceptions—through a survey conducted in Veneto, Campania, and Puglia—regarding the commercial value of fasolari as a sustainable seafood product.
2016
Organizzazione Produttori Fasolari
MINOUW - Science, Technology and Society Initiative to minimize Unwanted Catches in European Fisheries.
The MINOUW project is an initiative under the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme aimed at reducing unwanted catches in European fisheries. The MINOUW Project is made up of over 15 different maritime science institutes and bodies from across Europe, and brings together scientists, fisherman, NGOs and policy makers. It aims to encourage the adoption of fishing technologies and practices that reduce unwanted catches, and contribute to the eventual elimination of discards in European fisheries.
2015 | 2019
Horizon 2020
SUCCESS Strategic Use of Competitiveness towards Consolidating the Economic Sustainably of the european Seafood sector.
SUCCESS was an initiative funded under the Horizon 2020 programme. The project brought together an integrated team of scientists from all areas of fisheries and aquaculture, alongside industry partners and key stakeholders, with the goal of developing solutions to enhance the competitiveness of the European fisheries and aquaculture sector.
SUCCESS focused on two main strategies to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness:(i) increasing demand for EU seafood products, particularly by raising awareness of the benefits of European production (including sustainability requirements and adaptation to market changes);(ii) reducing costs in specific segments of the production chain.
For both strategies, the project analysed developments in global markets, as well as consumer preferences and awareness related to European seafood products. Furthermore, SUCCESS explored the various segments of the value chain (from fisheries and aquaculture producers to processing companies, wholesalers, retailers, direct marketing operators, mobile fishmongers, and restaurants), assessing their potential for competitiveness improvement.
SUCCESS focused on two main strategies to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness:(i) increasing demand for EU seafood products, particularly by raising awareness of the benefits of European production (including sustainability requirements and adaptation to market changes);(ii) reducing costs in specific segments of the production chain.
For both strategies, the project analysed developments in global markets, as well as consumer preferences and awareness related to European seafood products. Furthermore, SUCCESS explored the various segments of the value chain (from fisheries and aquaculture producers to processing companies, wholesalers, retailers, direct marketing operators, mobile fishmongers, and restaurants), assessing their potential for competitiveness improvement.
2015 | 2018
Horizon 2020 (Grant agreement ID: 635188)
MANTIS - “Marine protected Areas Network Towards Sustainable fisheries in the Central Mediterranean.
Marine protected Areas Network Towards Sustainable fisheries in the Central Mediterranean is a three year project funded by the European Commission – DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) under the theme“ Marine protected areas: network(s) for enhancement of sustainable fisheries in EU Mediterranean waters Mare/2014/41.The main objectives of the project are to review and integrate the knowledge produced in previous national and EU funded projects on the space-time dynamics of fisheries resources and on Ecosystem Approach to Fishery in the Central Mediterranean;investigate how a network of marine managed areas (MMAs) can contribute to improve sustainable fisheries in the Central Mediterranean focusing on two case studies, the Strait of Sicily and the Northern Adriatic. Nisea leads WP 4 – Designing and assessing an optimal management framework for the MMA network
2015 | 2018
MARE/2014/41 Tender
Socio-economic characterization of discards in demersal fisheries in Italian seas and assessment of bio-economic implications. Identification of new market pathways for the commercialization of species subject to the landing obligation.
2015 | 2016
Project funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, Directorate-General for Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture, as part of the 2013–2015 National Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme
Evaluation of specific management scenarios for the preparation of multi-annual management plans in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
The objective of the study is the assessment of specific fishery management scenarios in order to establish the relevant multiannual plans in accordance with the CFP (Common Fishery Policy) objectives and with the guidelines adopted by the GFCM (General Fishery Commission for the Mediterranean).
2015
MARE/2014/27
Assessment of the relationships between environmental factors, trophic chain structure, and distribution patterns of fish species in the waters of Campania, aimed at supporting the implementation of collective actions for integrated resource management.
The main objective of the project is to identify a model for the regional development of fisheries and aquaculture in Campania, based on an integrated management approach in which each operator, along with other economic activities affecting coastal areas, is included within a holistic system where all elements are interconnected and communicate with one another.
2015
The project was funded under the 2007–2013 EFF, Priority Axis 3, Article 37 of Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006, Measure 3.1 – Collective actions, promoted by MIPAAF. The beneficiary of the project was UNCI PESCA, with the support of the scientific bodies NISEA and CNR IAMC
Integrated strategy to enhance the menaide fishery for Cilento anchovy (GSA 10) through the development of standards supporting the adoption of an international responsible fisheries certification.
2014 | 2015
Project funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, Directorate-General for Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture, as part of the 2013–2015 National Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme
ECOFISHMAN: Results-based Management to contribute to the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy.
EcoFishMan is an EU FP7 project that aims at developing a responsive fisheries management system (RFMS) which contributes to solving the problems inherent in the current EU fisheries management system. It does that by addressing some of the structural problems of the Common Fisheries Policy as pointed out in the Green Paper. The focus of this project remains primarily on the system of decision making and the division of responsibilities among policy makers, managers, industry and other stakeholders.As part of the EcoFishMan project, NISEA provided its expertise to CNR/ISMAR for the implementation of the RFMS in Case Study 4: development of a management plan for demersal fisheries in GSA17.
2013 | 2014
EU FP7 Programme
SOCIOEC, Socio economic effects of management measures of the future CFP.
SOCIOEC is a collaborative project funded by the European Union under the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7; Food, Agriculture and Fisheries). The project consortium consists of 25 partners from 12 countries and is coordinated by the Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute in Germany. The consortium brings together both stakeholders representing the fisheries sector and experts from three key academic disciplines within fisheries science (ecology, economics, and social sciences).
SOCIOEC aims to deliver a comprehensive analysis of the wide range of current and emerging management measures under the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). It will develop potential future measures to foster a more profitable and efficient fisheries sector that provides sustainable employment, supports societal objectives, and contributes to social well-being.
SOCIOEC aims to deliver a comprehensive analysis of the wide range of current and emerging management measures under the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). It will develop potential future measures to foster a more profitable and efficient fisheries sector that provides sustainable employment, supports societal objectives, and contributes to social well-being.
SOCIOEC aims to carry out a comprehensive analysis of the wide range of current and emerging management measures within the current Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). It will develop potential future measures to be introduced in order to achieve a more profitable and efficient fisheries sector that provides sustainable employment, supports societal objectives and contributes to social well-being.
2013 | 2015
Grant agreement No 289192 (7th FWP)
