Gambia: Local Fishers Learn Vessel Tracking to Protect Marine Resources

Gambia: Local Fishers Learn Vessel Tracking to Protect Marine Resources

Small-scale fishers from the coastal communities of Kombo South and North have undergone intensive training on the use of Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) and Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) to enhance safety at sea, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the sustainable management of marine resources.

Fishermen to be paid €320 each for marine data collection

A new funding scheme was launched on Monday to give financial compensation to registered fishermen who assist researchers in collecting real-time marine data during their operations at sea.The initiative was announced by Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Animal Rights Alicia Bugeja Said during a press conference held alongside representatives from Aquatic Resources Malta (ARM)....

New Scheme To Pay Fishermen To Support Marine Research

Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said has announced a new funding scheme aimed at supporting local fishermen in the collection of maritime data. Speaking at a press conference alongside representatives from the Aquatic Resources Malta (ARM) agency, Bugeja Said revealed that the initiative will offer financial compensation to licensed fishermen with registered vessels who agree to collaborate with researchers during their fishing trips. This…

Fishermen Invited to Help Scientists Assess Marine Mammal Entanglement Risk - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News

Scientists invite fishermen to help assess whether offshore wind farms increase marine mammal entanglement risks from lost gear