FISHINN HANDBOOK: Challenges, Capacities, and Opportunities in Local Fisheries Ecosystems of the Atlantic Area

The FISHINN Handbook is now available! This document provides a comprehensive overview of four fisheries ecosystems in the Atlantic Area, detailing their key challenges, existing capacities, and opportunities for development. It serves as a practical guide for fisheries professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders looking to better understand the evolving dynamics of the sector.

The FISHINN Project

The FISHINN project aims to increase the competitiveness and resilience of the ports that form four local fisheries ecosystems and value chains in the Atlantic Area. This is achieved by reinforcing collaboration and innovation capacities among local actors. To stimulate the creation of new economic activities and facilitate the transition towards smart, circular, and efficient business models, the project supports knowledge exchange across different territories, facilitated by technology centres and clusters.

To strengthen fisheries ecosystems, the project addresses four key challenges:

About the Handbook

Developed as part of the initiative, the FISHINN Handbook offers a comprehensive analysis of the current state of these fisheries. It is based on research conducted within four pilot ports, drawing from interviews, data collections, and field studies to provide a detailed diagnosis and characterisation of their ecosystems.

The handbook compiles key challenges, existing capacities, and opportunities for the renewal and diversification of local fisheries. By engaging directly with stakeholders, it offers valuable insights into the sector’s realities, helping fisheries professionals, policymakers, and local actors better understand industry dynamics and explore development strategies.