Informing the Queen Scallop Fisheries Management Plan
Supporting the preparation of an English FMP for queen scallops
Learn moreThe European Union Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008 (MSFD) aims to more effectively protect the marine environment across Europe, while allowing for sustainable use of its resources.
For over a decade, ABPmer has been part of a consortium led by law and policy consultants Milieu (Brussels), to provide support to the European Commission’s Directorate General for Environment (DG ENV) for strengthening the implementation of the MSFD.
Our work includes the assessment of Member States’ reporting of:
Our assessments cover several key ‘descriptors’ for determining good environmental status:
Recent work has included assessing the adequacy of Member States’ Programmes of Measures, considering whether the revised measures are sufficient to address shortcomings and help achieve Good Environmental Status, and making recommendations for improvements. The European Commission uses these assessments to provide feedback to Member States for improving the implementation of the Directive, and for the reporting required under the Directive.
ABPmer supports policy-makers, regulators and the fisheries and aquaculture industry on marine environmental policy matters, assessment and management, including interactions between fisheries, marine protected areas (MPAs) and other marine developments.
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Supporting the preparation of an English FMP for queen scallops
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