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The third local dissemination event for stakeholders from Turkey – 31 July, 2021

The 3^rd local dissemination event from Turkey was organised on the 31^st of July. Participation to the 3^rd meeting was less than the expectations due to several reasons: being in summer holiday season after so boring lock downs and due to intensive workload for exporters harvesting fish from net cages, freezing, cold storage and logistics from processing plants to transfer products with cold cold chain, and moreover custom processes for export.

The meeting was carried out over Zoom with the participation of Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry and Head of Fisheries and Aquaculture Section from the same Directorate, Eastern Black Sea Exporter Union, Trabzon Chamber of Trade and Industry, Trabzon Union of Fish Farmers and representatives of Fish Farming Companies.

There were several important items in the agenda of the event: activities completed during the implementation period and ongoing ones till the last day of the project; considerations about the 1^st Local Workshop between Greece and Turkey; according to the impressions gained from this meeting what the expectations are from the 2^nd Local Workshop between Turkey and Ukraine which will be held in near future; state of aquaculture and exports during the recent period of Covid-19 pandemics.

The feedback from the stakeholders of the aquaculture sector is very positive and the same expectations are considered for the meeting between the entrepreneurs from Turkey and Ukraine.

The second local dissemination event for stakeholders from Greece – 14 July, 2021

The 2nd Local Dissemination Event was organized by representatives from the Region of Eastern Macedonia (Greece) and Thrace on Wednesday 14 July 2021 at Chris and Eve Mansion Hotel in Komotini.

The Dissemination Event was attended by representatives of the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, as well as people active in the field of aquaculture in the wider region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.

The event started with a presentation of the DACIAT project, followed by speeches by specialized speakers on fish farming issues and an open discussion of the companies followed with the intervention and coordination of the expert in fish farming and aquaculture from the Region, Mr. Ioannis Kyrkoudis. The problems identified were presented, as well as solutions and good practices from abroad by the other partners. Issues such as compensation for natural disasters, the future of the aquaculture sector, opportunities through European programs and proposed collaborations were analyzed. Various proposals were made for experimental shellfish cultivation in lagoons-restoration of natural populations, in collaboration with educational institutions.

After the speeches, the attendees had time to ask questions to the experts.

1st Local Workshop with Entrepreneurs – Turkey-Greece, 13 July, 2021

The first local workshop between Turkey and Greece, organized by Karadeniz Technical University – Faculty of Marine Sciences (Turkey) and Region of East Macedonia and Thrace (Greece), was held on 13 July 2021 as a hybrid event: in physical and online format. All Turkish and some Greek stakeholders participated online and some others personally at the meeting room at the venue in Komotini, organised by the REMTH.

There was a wide range of participants representing fish, shellfish, seaweed and algae culture,  traders, exporters, processors and representatives of public authorities, local administrations, service providers and NGO’s.

After formal opening and welcoming speeches, participants introduced themselves to the others to let everyone know ”who is who”. Brief information was given by each of the participants about their field of interest in the aquaculture industry in the Black Sea and REMTH.

The main topics of the workshop included the status of fisheries and aquaculture and good practices in Turkey and Greece.

Both partners also gave brief information about the research activities carried out in the research institutes and universities as unique sources for education and training by giving graduates to serve the aquaculture industry.

Fish Farming and Aquaculture study programme – Romania

The Faculty of Food Science and Engineering within the University „Dunarea de Jos Galati” has started the registrations for the Fish Farming and Aquaculture study programme.

The admission process is based on application file. Applications can be submitted during 12-20 July 2021.

The final average for admission is calculated from:

• 50% – average score from the baccalaureate exam;

• 50% – multiannual average score in one of the disciplines of Algebra/Chemistry/Biology, at the candidate’s choice.

Registration can be done online. More details are available at:

https://www.admitere.ugal.ro/masterat/conditiile-si-actele-necesare-inscrierii

https://admitere.ugal.ro/files/2021/doc/ghidul_candidatului_licenta_2021.pdf

The third local dissemination event for stakeholders from Romania – Braila, 12 July, 2021

The third local dissemination event for stakeholders from Romania was organized by the Fisheries Areas Federation (FAF) on the 12th of July 2021, in Braila.

The aim of the event was to identify and integrate relevant stakeholders in the project implementation process, for consultation and feedback on major deliverables and outputs achieved.

The main topics of the event included a general presentation of the project DACIAT BSB-461 (project partners, general and specific objectives, activities), the main results and outputs achieved so far and future activities, the Aquaculture Virtual Centre of Competences (AVCC) and the status of the aquaculture sector in Romania.

The participants included representatives of local public authorities, regional public authorities, business support organizations, sectoral agencies, NGOs, fisheries and aquaculture organizations. The event concluded with a session of questions and answers.

EUMOFA Study: Freshwater Aquaculture in the EU

The European Market Observatory for Fisheries and Aquaculture Products (EUMOFA) published the study “Freshwater aquaculture in the EU”, which presents an overview of the sector and examines its socio-economic importance and the markets for its products, as well as its economic performance and level of innovation. The study also provides an overview of the environmental benefits linked to some types of freshwater aquaculture and its strong impact on local communities and an assessment of possibilities for development.

You can access the study at the following link:

https://www.eumofa.eu/documents/20178/442176/Freshwater+aquaculture+in+the+EU.pdf

EUMOFA Analysis: Coronavirus response

In order to provide an overview of the fishery and aquaculture sector during the current COVID-19 pandemic, every two weeks, the European Market Observatory for Fisheries and Aquaculture Products (EUMOFA) publishes an updated monitoring report containing an analysis regarding this issue.

The monitoring reports are available for download at the following link:

https://www.eumofa.eu/covid-19

1st Local Workshop with Entrepreneurs – Romania-Ukraine, 25 May, 2021

On May 25^th 2021, the project partners from Romania (Danube Delta National Institute for Research and Development, Fishing Areas Federation, Association of Cross-border Cooperation “Lower Danube Euroregion”) and Ukraine (Agency of Sustainable Development and European Integration “Lower Danube” Euroregion”) hosted the 1st local workshop with entrepreneurs.

The workshop took place physically in 4 locations, 3 of them being in Romania (Tulcea, Braila and Galati) and one in Ukraine (Izmail), connected to each other online through the Zoom platform.

In addition to presenting topics of interest in the field of aquaculture, such as the state of aquaculture in the two countries, financing opportunities in the field of aquaculture, examples of good practice, etc., the workshop gave the participants the opportunity to interact with each other, in order to develop possible future collaborations and to exchange knowledge, experience and good practices.

The second local dissemination event for stakeholders from Turkey – 18 May, 2021

The second local dissemination event for stakeholders from Turkey took place via Zoom connection on 18 May 2021, during 14:00-16:30.

The aim of the event was to identify and integrate relevant stakeholders in the DACIAT project implementation process and to provide consultation and feedback on major deliverables and outputs achieved. The main topics included information about the project activities carried out, discussions regarding the establishment of a virtual training center in order to develop aquaculture and fish trade and increase existing competencies and the establishment of a committee to create a policy document for the development of the sector, as well as input from the participants regarding the aquaculture sector and the project.

EUMOFA Workshop – COVID-19 and Seafood: Impact and Way Forward

As part of the European Maritime Day 2021, the European Market Observatory for Fisheries and Aquaculture Products (EUMOFA) is organizing the workshop “COVID-19 and seafood: impact and way forward”.

The event is free and it will be held on 21 May 2021, 09:00 – 10:15 CET, on Zoom. The workshop will focus on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the fishery and aquaculture supply chains and the policies and measures needed in order to address the economic effects of the crisis.

For information on how to join the workshop and more information regarding the event, please access the following link:

https://www.eumofa.eu/eumofa-workshop-covid-19-and-seafood-impact-and-way-forward