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Research and innovation in fisheries and aquaculture:

Priorities in science, industry and society in the context of the IMP in the

Mediterranean Sea

Maribel Rodriguez, European Fisheries Technology Platform (EFTP) and Spanish Technology Platform for

Fisheries and Aquaculture (PTEPA), Spain

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Setting the context- What is a Technology Platform?

Technology Platforms (TPs) are industry-led stakeholder for a charged with defining research priorities in a broad range of technological areas. ETPs foster effective public-private partnerships, contributing significantly to the development of a European Research Area of knowledge for growth. Public-private partnerships can address technological challenges that could be key for sustainable development, for the improved delivery of public services and for the restructuring of traditional industrial sectors.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DELEGATES GROUP

WORKING GROUPS

MARINE LIVING RESOURCES

FISHING TECHNOLOGY AQUACULTURE

MARINE PRODUCTS

PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

TRADE AND MARKETING

ADVISORY COUNCIL

FINANCIAL GROUP

TECHNICAL SECRETARIAT

Working Groups

¿Who belongs to Technology Platforms?

Companies (which must lead the platform)Science and Technological CentersUniversitiesFoundations and othersGovernment

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Setting the context- What is a Technology Platform?

Spanish Fisheries and aquaculture Technology Platform

Launched in 2007 267 members Has already defined the Spanish Strategy of R&DI, Road Map and Vision Document Boost Spanish participation in R&DI projectsMore than 131 projects supportedF&A Network to connect with the European sector.

European Fisheries Technology Platform

Launched in 2009 101 members Road Map, Vision, SRIA under development Strong connection with Spanish TP Contact with DG Mare, DG Research, DG Regio.

www.ariema.com www.eftp.eu www.ptepa.org RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN Fisheries and Aquaculture. Which is the european contex?

The fisheries sector in the EU is affected by several interrelated problems.• Fish stocks are overfishing• The economic situation of some segments of the fleet is fragile despite the high levels of subsidy,• Sector jobs are not attractive • The situation of many coastal communities dependent on fisheries is precarious.

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Fisheries and AquacultureECOSYSTEM APROACH•Integrated governance and sustainable management of marine and maritime activities in the Mediterranean.•Sustainable management of fisheries in the Mediterranean and strategic plan for aquaculture development•Management and protection of marine space•Plans regeneration and recovery of ecosystems

REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT•Sustainable (energy efficiency measures and technologies for water management Smart, exterior lighting, etc.).

THREATS AND EMERGENCIES• Strategic vision of maritime risk prevention in conjunction with maritime safety

INTEGRATED SOCIAL GROWTH• Fostering entrepreneurship in maritime activities• Fishing tourism/ recreative aquaculture.• Promoting local employment environment to tourism.• Cluster, TP Networking

www.ariema.com www.eftp.eu www.ptepa.org Key actions needed1. Avoid fragmentation:

• Cross sector Tech Cooperation• Boost cooperatives, associations• Boost the aquaculture• Diversification (fishing-tourism)• Integration of value chain and socioeconomic

factors

2. Partnership approach: • Boost TP and clustering (Stakeholder participation)• Career attractiveness, job security (risk prevention)• Training and professionalization• Coordination with administrations• Simplify administrative procedures

3. Investments/infrastructure• Energy efficiency fishing vessels• Port infrastructures• Reduce the Carbon Footprint

4. Increase the technology level of the industry• Automation• Friendly technology and sustainable fishing

gears• Maritime safety and surveillance• Labor on board safety• Resistant species to parasites, biohazards• Technology Transfer and dissemination • Avoid of discards

5. Consumer information and quality• Traceability and ICT• Creating certifications / quality brands• Promotional campaigns or public fairs• Development of CSR• Boost social area return• Improve and increase inspections• Standardizing the legislation• Rapid diagnostic procedures

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PRIORITY 1.Evaluation of Fishery Resources• Procedures, technologies, equipment and measurement campaigns populations

PRIORITY 2. Fisheries Management• Catch and fishing effort, fisheries optimization, marine productivity • Ecosystem approach• Regulated Areas Marine Resource Management• Discards

PRIORITY 3. Animal Health• Parasitism• Toxic heavy metals, PCBs, hydrocarbons

PRIORITY 4. Sustainability and Environmental Impact• Terrestrial and marine activities Interactions in the coastal strip

PRIORITY 5. Diversification• Diversity• Conservation of marine and coastal

science industry society

Team work !!

www.ariema.com www.eftp.eu www.ptepa.org SUSTAINABILITY AND MANAGEMENT OF EU FISHERIES

1. Improve the robustness and minimize the uncertainty in the scientific assessment on stocks;

2. Improve the exploitation patterns of fisheries

3. Make progress in the application of the ecosystem approach to fisheries management.

4. Create a collaborative link between the European fishing industry and society and project a positive image of the sector.

Aligned to Sustainable growth Horizon 2020 targets

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“FROM THE SHIP TO THE SHOP”.

1. Improve the data acquisition and control/audit systems on energy consumption2. Explore alternative energy sources3. Propulsion train optimization4. Promote Efficient steering and navigation5. Optimization of on board energy use 6. Study vessel design and modifications7. Reduce fishing vessel energy 8. consumption at port facilities. 9. Reduce gas emissions (CO2…)

Aligned to 20/20/20” climate/energy Resource efficient

EuropeHorizon 2020 targets

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CONTRIBUTE TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS AND IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC RESULTS FOR THE FUTURE FISHING

FLEETS.

1. Evaluate consequences and suitability of technical parameters to be used in regulation of fishing fleet

2. Improve hydrodynamics and stability for fishing vessels3. Deck arrangement and fishing gear handling. 4. Design/suitability of technologies for improvement of onboard processes5. Health, environment and safety for fishermen. Improvement of working conditions, ergonomics,

living conditions on board6. Improve navigation and 7. Communication equipment

Aligned Inclusive growth To modernise labour markets

Horizon 2020 targets

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and fishing behavior are considered relevant to maintain both sea habitats healthy and a safe spawning-stock biomass abundance, to ensure, the yearly annual recruitment and thus, to keep stable stocks and profitable long-term fisheries.

• Promote selectivity of fishing gears• Improve catch monitoring systems• Minimizing the damage on products produced by catching systems• Research to reduce the impact of gears on the environment• Evaluate the Impact of fishing gear in the maneuvers• Improve the process of fishing gear design and development

Aligned to

Sustainable growth

Horizon 2020 targets

www.ariema.com www.eftp.eu www.ptepa.org Aquaculture1. Eco aquaculture

2. Farming of rapid growth species and better economic use. Investigate in farming new species of interest to consumer and entrepreneurs 3. Use of closed circuits of water and improvement of its energy efficiency. Integration with renewable systems. 4. To put in value the R&D made about proteins and fish oils replacement with other ingredients (with animal / vegetal origin).Area: Nourishment / nutrition Topic: Formulation of new ingredients for feed Motives: Much R&D has been made about this topic but there are not clear results about current alternatives.

science industry society

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• Promote automating handling processes • Introducing systems that allow for gentle boarding of the

catch. • Adaptation of basic onshore technologies onboard and

upskilling crew • Use of electronic systems• By-product utilization,discards.• It is necessary that products produced within Europe can

be differentiated by demonstrating excellence with regard to quality and the environment

• Explore methods for onboard storage and preservation to ensure the required specifications are met.

• Energy efficiency

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www.ariema.com www.eftp.eu www.ptepa.org BUILDING TRUST FROM CATCH TO CONSUMERAttributes such as quality, sustainability of fisheries, accurate consumer information on nutritional aspects of the product, origin etc. can be some of the targets to address. This requires, among other things, a joint effort of the entire value chain of the fisheries sector to guarantee transparency and efficient traceability systems.

• Building on transferable and valuable information from catch to consumer.

• Supply chain management, supported by new information systems.

• Quality and safety related challenges (value chain approach and attention to emerging matters).

Aligned Inclusive growth To modernise labour markets

facilitate the entry of young people to the labour market

Horizon 2020 targets

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Thank you for your attention

Maribel Rodriguez, maribel.rodriguez@ariema.com European Fisheries Technology Platform (EFTP) www.eftp.eu Spanish Technology Platform for Fisheries and Aquaculture (PTEPA), www.ptepa.org