Danish Fisher-Researcher Network phase I, II & III (39315, 39447 & 39738)

The project aims to bring the active Danish fishing sector and operational fisheries research closer together through “fisher- researcher” networking activities.

The project will contribute to the collection and exchange of information and knowledge on fisheries and research herein across sectors and generations. This knowledge exchange will take place at several levels of education (secondary schools, university studies and training of working fishermen).

The project will support innovation and development of sustainable fisheries through collation of ideas as well as preparation and planning of project cooperation for the solution of current and future challenges about fisheries, fish stocks and management. Bringing the primary fishing industries in direct contact with research and management in a network will support local skills in fishing ports to serve the development and succession in the coastal communities.

Workshops and demonstrations of novel development are intended to direct technology transfer, innovative collaborative proliferation of businesses and recruitment of newly qualified academic staff.

In addition, Danish fishing industry participation at the international level will be strengthened through increased technical scientific support from DTU Aqua before and under meetings in e.g. Thematic and Regional Advisory Councils.

Phase II, was a further development of activities started in phase I, and thereby the activities were in general the same. 

In phase III, the earlier activities were continued and an extra work package was added. This WP aim to map the spatial distribution of fisheries, in a sufficiently high resolution to give a true picture of the role of fisheries in the marine ecosystem, and make it available on an easy accessible platform. The mapping include up-to-date development in relation to habitat types, resource distribution, environmental impact and activities of other stakeholders in the maritime area. 

Partners
DTU Aqua, National Institute of Aquatic Resources (coordinator)
Danish Fishermen PO, Denmark
Danish Pelagic Producers Organisation, Denmark

Funding
The project is funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and the Danish Fisheries Agency.

Research area: Marine Living Resources
Research area: Observation Technology