🌏 Exploring the #ParticiPESCA Project : A Beacon of Sustainable Fishing in Portugal 🐟
Portugal stands as one of the top three octopus suppliers in Europe, making the octopus fishery a cornerstone of economic prosperity for numerous fishermen along the Algarve coast. Unique in its exclusion from European quota regulations, each EU country manages its octopus fishery individually, spotlighting the critical need for sustainable management practices, especially in regions like the Algarve that heavily rely on this resource.
Enter the ParticiPESCA project, an initiative funded by the European Union, which aims to revolutionize the Algarve's octopus fishery through participatory co-management. This ambitious project seeks not only to promote the sustainable management of the octopus species and its fishery but also to address the environmental, economic, and social dimensions intertwined with it.
With the collaboration of 14 fishing associations representing over 700 fishermen across the region, and the involvement of other key stakeholders such as governmental bodies, the scientific community, and the commercial sector, ParticiPESCA is pioneering a holistic approach to fishery management.
Why is this Important?
This initiative stands as a testament to the power of collective action and the potential of co-management in ensuring the sustainability of fishing resources. By establishing and promoting a co-management committee, monitoring fish stocks, and developing sustainable fishing practices, ParticiPESCA is not just a project but a model for the future.
As we align with global partners sharing the same vision of sustainable fisheries, the journey of ParticiPESCA offers invaluable insights and a blueprint for success. Let's dive deeper into how collaborative efforts can lead to the sustainable management of our oceans' treasures.
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Hi partner 😊 Just a small correction about the post, HOLOSS is a Portuguese company, not Spanish. :)