Management Strategy
and Iberian Coast sub-region
// Context
The CetAMBICion project seeks to respond to the need to reduce cetacean bycatch in EU fisheries, in particular in the Bay of Biscay and on the Iberian Coast, one of the threats to the survival of these protected species.
This objective is aligned with the objectives of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, the Habitats Directive, and the Common Fisheries Policy.
CetAMBICion will address mortality rates, abundance, demographic characteristics, pattern distribution and range and habitat of cetaceans with the aim of improving monitoring, especially in relation to bycatch mortality, and investigating the effectiveness of different mitigation measures in the Bay of Biscay and on the Iberian coast. This will ultimately contribute to achieving Good Environmental Status (GES).
// Results
Review of MSFD second cycle reports and state-of the-art for cetaceans
Proposal of coordinated subregional assessment, GES determination and monitoring strategy for cetaceans
Proposal of coordinated subregional assessment, GES determination and monitoring strategy for cetacean bycatch
Effectiveness assessment of cetacean bycatch reduction strategies and fishing technical measures proposal
Dissemination of results, sectoral participation, and capacity building strategy
Coordination among all the partners
The Marine Strategy Framework Directive
In a legislative framework, the Directive enshrines the ecosystem approach to the management of human activities having an impact on the marine environment, integrating the concepts of environmental protection and sustainable use.
The Marine Strategy Framework Directive aims to achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) of the EU’s marine waters and to protect the resource base upon which marine-related economic and social activities depend.
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