An EU research project funded through the Seventh Framework Programme, ComFish. The aim of the project was to identify important fisheries topics with long term impacts, and ascertain whether scientific results have been properly communicated to fisheries stakeholders. The project closed with a stakeholders meeting in Brussels “Resolving key fisheries issues through networking and targeted communication”.
ComFish identifies these topics and through five regional participatory stakeholder events it addresses these communication impasses. Next, ComFish uses the outcome of the events to prepare Information Packages that include audio-visual materials, and communicates the identified priority issues to a wider circle of stakeholders as well as to EU citizens. Finally, ComFish organises a Partnering Event to facilitate network building amongst stakeholders, to jointly address and overcome communication impasses and to stimulate collaborations. All activities are supported by a robust science based impact analysis.
EUROFISH is involved in the dissemination activities regarding the project outputs, e.g. preparation of press releases and leaflets, co-organisation of workshops, articles and news in the EUROFISH Magazine and the home page.
