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News about fair fisheries, healthy seas and vibrant fishing communities<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

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COMING UP:<\/strong> LIFE and Blue Ventures, with the support of MEPs Isabella L\u00f6vin (the Greens\/EFA), Emma Fourreau, and Luke Ming Flanagan (The Left), are organizing the event <\/span>“Make Fishing Fair: Unlocking Art. 17 for a Just Fishing Future”<\/b> on March 25th from 12:00 to 14:30 at the European Parliament in Brussels.<\/b> The event will feature guest speakers, including LIFE members from France, Ireland, and Sweden, MEPs Paulo di Nascimento Cabral (EPP) and Karin Karlsbro (Renew) and representatives from the EU Commission\/DG Mare D3 unit. <\/span>Register here.\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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LIFE\u2019s Newly elected President Gwen Pennarun takes the floor at the High-level \u201cOcean Pact\u201d meeting with Commissioner Kadis<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"20\/2 – LIFE\u2019s newly elected President, Gwen Pennarun, <\/span>spoke at the High-Level Roundtable <\/span>“Fisheries and Oceans Dialogue \u2013 Helping Design the European Oceans Pact”<\/span><\/i> organized by the European Commission\u2019s DG MARE.<\/span><\/a> With the participation of Commissioner Costas Kadis and key decision-makers, the discussion focused on the need to foster a broader, integrated and holistic approach to EU ocean governance, biodiversity protection, sustainable growth in the blue economy, and the need to strengthen marine knowledge and support coastal communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

This event followed two intensive days at the European Parliament, where LIFE staff and Gwen Pennarun engaged with MEPs and attended the PECH Committee meeting to advocate for low-impact small-scale fisheries. Discussions covered small-scale fisheries in the EU, Article 17, and upcoming EU and international fisheries initiatives. Some MEPs raised concerns about the need for a binding framework for fair quota allocation, the depletion of Baltic stocks due to large-scale interests, and the importance of integrating traditional ecological knowledge into fisheries management. LIFE remains committed to ensuring small-scale fishers have a strong voice in EU decision-making.<\/span><\/p>\n

Exchange on Small-Scale Fisheries in the EU and Article 17 in the European Parliament<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

19\/2 – The Pech Committee of the European Parliament had an exchange with DG Mare on small-scale fisheries in the EU and Article 17 of the CFP basic Regulation. <\/span>Key takeaways: the Commission does not see a clear role to play in implementing Article 17, but are committed to publishing a Vademecum on Article 17 and driving improvements so long as their role allows for that. Several MEPs commented on the need for a new definition of SSF – including tonnage and size beyond vessel length. One MEP warned about putting SSF against the larger scale sector (LSF) in obtaining quota, whilst another highlighted that Article 17 looked fine on paper, but the reality was that LSF had concentrated most of the quota and there was none available to transfer to SSF. There were also calls for \u201cproper and fair\u201d quota allocation and access to EMFAF funding for SSF from MEPs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Building Global Alliances: LIFE Executive Secretary travels to Sri Lanka\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"24-26\/2 – LIFE\u2019s Executive Secretary, Marta Cavall\u00e9, was invited to attend the International Workshop \u201c<\/span>Strengthening Collaboration and Capacity-Building in Small-scale Fisheries\u201d, held in Sri Lanka<\/span><\/a> and organised by the International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF). With more than 60 participants from Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, the workshop was a great opportunity to strengthen collaborations and alliances between the SSF movements across the globe and draft a strategy to enhance capacity and support. On the first day, Marta Cavall\u00e9 presented to the global audience the results of the collective European Regional YAFA workshop held in 2022 with ICSF and Mulleres Salgadas. In particular, she highlighted the main challenges for the European SSF sector and the related <\/span>final statement and call to action<\/span><\/a>. The statement laid the groundwork for broader reflection on collective action within the global SSF movement and highlighted shared goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Advancing the Energy Transition in Small-Scale Fisheries: Insights from the First Working Group Meeting<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

10\/2 – The first meeting of the Working Group for SSF within the <\/span>Energy Transition Partnership (ETP)<\/span><\/a> aimed to introduce the European Commission Initiative to the group, familiarize participants with one another, and conduct an initial brainstorming session on the Energy Transition. Coordinated by LIFE, this meeting marked the first in a series of four, designed to provide concrete recommendations to the European Commission for developing an actionable Energy Transition plan by early 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

The meeting brought together 16 small-scale fishers and their representatives from 13 different countries, some of whom are actively engaged in projects and have experience in the field. It served as a platform to highlight key challenges and opportunities while beginning to identify the primary human, technical, financial, and regulatory barriers and enablers necessary for the SSF sector’s Energy Transition.<\/span><\/p>\n

The next meeting, scheduled for March 27, will focus on technical and research gaps. Experts in the field, along with fishers already advancing case studies and solutions, will be invited to gain deeper insights into the current state of Energy Transition technologies in small-scale fisheries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Multi-AC workshop on the Control Regulation<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

5\/2 – LIFE participated in the NWWAC workshop on the Control Regulation and later sought clarification on two key points. <\/span>The Commission discussed developing a catch reporting app, prompting requests for details on its design, functionality, trial locations, and implementation timeline. <\/span>Clarification was also sought on listed ports receiving a margin of tolerance derogation. Questions focused on how these ports improve species composition data in unsorted mixed landings, the tools ensuring species catch weights remain within a 10% margin, and whether the Commission has compared these methods with modern control techniques like DNA testing.<\/span><\/p>\n

LIFE Board of Directors Elects New President and Sets Future Priorities<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

12\/2 – The LIFE Board of Directors met to elect a new President, as Christian Decugis stepped down after 7 years of leadership (since November 2018). Following discussions and a show of hands, Gwen Pennarun from Brittany, France, was elected, marking the start of a new chapter in LIFE\u2019s advocacy for small-scale fishers.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Board reviewed LIFE\u2019s 2025 budget, with the staff presenting the key planned activities and underpinning financial resources available. Discussions then focused on priorities for the Xth Legislature, including LIFE\u2019s position on the European Oceans Pact, a proposal for a Small-Scale Fisheries Advisory Council (SSF AC) and its potential role, and the evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and the pros and cons of its reform.<\/span><\/p>\n

This meeting reinforced LIFE\u2019s strategic direction, ensuring small-scale fishers remain at the heart of EU policy discussions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eurobarometer: Shifting Trends in Seafood Consumption Across Europe<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

Latest Eurobarometer report<\/span><\/a> finds that seafood consumption in Europe has declined since 2021, with only one-third of respondents eating fishery and aquaculture products weekly\u2014a 4% drop\u2014while 15% never consume them at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Price is now the top factor in purchasing decisions (55%), overtaking product appearance. Economic pressures are driving a shift toward frozen and tinned products over fresh seafood. Coastal residents consume more fish and prefer wild-caught products, while landlocked consumers show less concern about production methods.<\/span><\/p>\n

Labeling remains important, with 69% valuing the date of catch or harvest. However, interest in environmental labeling has declined by 8 percentage points.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the first time, the survey examined seaweed and algae consumption. While not yet mainstream, two-thirds have tried algae products in the past year, mainly in sushi, with half enjoying the taste and one-third recognizing health benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Shocking Costs of Electrification<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"LIFE\u2019s Senior Adviser, Jeremy Percy, attended a presentation of a fishing vessel electrification project<\/a>. A key issue he highlights is the cost of converting existing fishing vessels from fossil fuel to battery power. Two major costs are administrative fees – around 15% of the total costs for the \u201cred tape\u201d required to obtain the necessary vessel certification and registration; and around 30% for labour – in this case, the time spent converting the boat by the fisher himself. Although he received a 60% grant, it did not cover either of these costs. On a positive note, our Senior Adviser commented that \u201cmuch of the hardware costs are already coming down and the efficiency of electric motors, battery storage and solar panels is improving all the time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In the press<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

Seaglow in Eurofish Magazine Issue 1 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Fishing Daily: MEP Flanagan demands fairer treatment for small-scale fishers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Fishing Daily: Gwen Pennarun elected as LIFE President<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Danish public radio (DR) on the misuse of EMFAF sustainability funds\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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