Echebastar Participation in Sustainable Fishing Initiatives

This document is a report detailing the recent meetings and workshops related to sustainable fishing initiatives involving Echebastar personnel and AZTI. It outlines various projects in which Echebastar has actively participated, including the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation Skippers Workshops, GAP2, and the Revisory Committee for the Code of Good Practices. The report specifies the objectives of each project, such as discussing bycatch mitigation options, facilitating collaboration between fishery stakeholders, and adopting best practices for tuna fisheries. It provides a chronological list of meetings, including dates and locations, highlighting the ongoing commitment to sustainable fishing practices. Additionally, the document mentions specific projects aimed at testing biodegradable FADs and developing release devices for elasmobranchs, emphasizing the collaborative efforts to improve fishing practices and minimize environmental impacts. The report concludes with contact information for further inquiries regarding these initiatives.