Fisheries sampling programme

Data collection for more sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources and the fishing industry

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Data collection is a fundamental part of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). It provides the information necessary to prepare the scientific advice on which to base management of the fisheries resources exploited by European fleets. The European framework governing this data collection is known as DCMAP- Data Collection Multiannual Plan (Commission Implementing Decision 2016/1251 and Regulation 2017/1004 of the European Parliament and of the Council).

AZTI is responsible for collecting data on the state of exploitation of the marine ecosystem and its resources, in relation to Basque fleets and the catches landed at Basque ports. In order to fulfil the obligations, set by the DCMAP, our work programme includes:

  • Sampling in port and at sea of the fishery variables (catches, effort, etc.) in commercial fishing, including the information collected by the fishing industry itself (fishing logs, 1st sale notes, etc.).
  • Sampling of biological parameters of species (length, weight, age, sex, maturity).
  • Carrying out scientific surveys at sea.
  • Sampling of marine recreational fishing.
  • Analysis of all the information collected and establishing annual sampling plans.
  • National and international coordination of sampling.
  • Collection of basic information for international working groups assessing stocks (catch at length, catch at age, etc.).

We contribute, through analysis of scientific data, to sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources and activities.

Sectors using the data

  • Public administrations and official bodies.
  • This fishing industry.
  • Society.

Benefits

  • Meeting the requirements of the European framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector (DCMAP).
  • Providing the information necessary to assess:
    • the state of fish populations,
    • the socio-economic state of fishing fleets,
    • the effects of fisheries on the ecosystem,
    • the effect of fishery management measures.
  • To contribute, through analysis of scientific data, to sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources and activities.

Proven experience

  • A multi-disciplinary staff.
  • Experience of collecting fishing industry data since 1986.
  • Participation in the European Fisheries Data Collection Framework for the compilation of data since its beginning in 2022.
  • Active participation in working groups in regional fisheries regulation organisations (such as ICES, ICCAT and IOTC).

Downloadable guidelines on protocols

Commercial fishing

Sampling at sea:

Sampling in port

Sample management

Gestión de datos

Pesca recreativa

Scientific assessment campaigns

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