Sustainable and Ecosystem-based Approach for Fisheries through the Utilization of Technology to Uphold Resilient Environments

SEA4FUTURE supports a healthier and more resilient Mediterranean Sea by developing practical, science-based solutions for sustainable fisheries. Through collaboration between fishers, scientists, policymakers, and coastal communities, the project promotes selective fishing, reduces environmental impacts, and strengthens marine ecosystem conservation

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Key Objectives

SEA4FUTURE's overarching goal is to support the transition towards more sustainable, resilient, and ecosystem-based fisheries through innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making.

SEA4FUTURE works through three core objectives:

Understand and observe marine ecosystems

Improving knowledge of Mediterranean marine ecosystems through data, monitoring, and innovative scientific approaches.

Develop and test smarter fishing solutions

Co-designing and testing innovative fishing practices that reduce impacts and support sustainable fisheries.

Turn knowledge into action for better fisheries management

Transforming science into practical tools and recommendations for effective fisheries management and policy.

Use Cases
SEA4FUTURE's solutions will be tested, and validated across seven regional use cases spanning the Mediterranean Sea and Northeast Atlantic.
Cutting-Edge Technology
SEA4FUTURE develops and validates innovative fisheries technologies that reduce environmental impacts, improve fishing efficiency, and support the transition towards sustainable and climate-resilient seafood production across European seas
  • Selective Fishing Technologies
  • Low-Impact & Fuel-Efficient Operations
  • Smart Protection of Marine Wildlife
  • Digital Tools for Sustainable Fisheries
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International Forum on Bycatch of Marine Megafauna (IFBMM) – Save the Datejun. 22, 2026 The International Forum on Bycatch of Marine Megafauna (IFBMM) will take place from 12 to 15 October 2027 at the Cidade da Cultura de Galicia in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
OceanEye Initiative to Strengthen Ocean Monitoringjun. 17, 2026 The European Commission has launched OceanEye, a new initiative designed to strengthen global ocean monitoring and improve data sharing
SEA4FUTURE at the European Ocean Days 2026 Exhibitionjun. 17, 2026 SEA4FUTURE participated in the European Ocean Days 2026 exhibition space, sharing a joint booth with ECO-CATCH and MarineGuardian.
Postdoctoral Researcher Position at ARDITI for SEA4FUTUREjun. 17, 2026 ARDITI – Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the SEA4FUTURE project
23rd Joint Webinar on Fisheries Bycatchmai. 20, 2026 The 23rd Joint Webinar on Fisheries Bycatch brings together EU-funded projects including REDUCE, Marine Beacon Project, CIBBRiNA, ECO-CATCH, MarineGuardian, LIFE PROMETHEUS, and SEA4FUTURE to exchange knowledge on bycatch reduction strategies.
GEAR-UP Initiative Recognised as UN Ocean Decade Actionmai. 15, 2026 The GEAR-UP initiative, bringing together MarineGuardian, ECO-CATCH, and SEA4FUTURE, has been officially endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade Action

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