Beyond the Surface

CSO: Wildita ETS
Area: Marine biodiversity and sustainable fishing
Location: Lazio, Provinces of Rome and Latina

Type of project

Reducing the impact of bycatch (accidental catches) through fisher training and consumer awareness.

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Target (Disengaged)

Professional fishers and non-specialized consumers

Science-based

Valorization of female researchers and use of positive role models in schools to counter stereotypes.

Gender

Promotion of female participation in STEM sectors and automation, as well as in the fishing sector.

Planned activities

• 6 Practical training on boats (or simulations in port) with fishers, installation of 7 information panels in harbours, production of guidelines for fishers and 3 public meetings and 3 guided tours.

Action model

• Science-based mitigation model; the hypothesis is that by providing practical tools and correct information, the demand for products derived from destructive techniques can be reduced, improving biodiversity protection