Estonia: Long Distance Fisheries Association joins Europêche

by Eurofish
Trawler at sea

On 5 November 2024, Europêche’s General Assembly voted unanimously to approve the Estonian Long Distance Fisheries Association’s (ELDFA) bid for membership. ELDFA is one of the largest fisheries organisations in Estonia. It represents a diverse range of companies and fishing interests, with primary operations that span multiple fisheries. The association works to advocate for sustainable fishing practices through innovation, enhance safety at sea, improve traceability, and combat IUU fishing. ELDFA’s main fishing grounds are in international waters governed by the North Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) and the Northeast Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC), including the Barents Sea near Greenland. The association focuses on species such as northern shrimp, Atlantic cod and Greenland halibut. Both parties hope that ELDFA’s membership in Europêche will further strengthen the collective voice of European fishers, contributing to the balanced and equitable management of resources in the Northeast Atlantic.

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