Reposted by Júlia BenevenutiREDUCE project @reduce-project.bsky.social · 30/04/2026#FOMACO REDUCE project delegation has been very active all these days, making presentations, working meetings and networking with key actors in the region to explore more and more diverse collaborations that, for sure, will enrich the final outcome of the project. 101
Reposted by Júlia BenevenutiREDUCE project @reduce-project.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Our #REDUCE #FOMACO event on "Marine Spatial Planning in West Africa: Sharing Knowledge, Sharing Action", moderatated by Gill Ainsworth (USC) has been delivered this Wednesdaday, resulting in a productive session with good attendance of expert researchers and representatives from public institutions 101
Reposted by Júlia BenevenutiREDUCE project @reduce-project.bsky.social · 28/04/2026We have had a fruitful session introducing the project REDUCE and actions being implemenmted. Thanks to all those attending the event and for the useful discussion on why #bycatch happens in West Africa waters, how fishers address it and how to advance in best practices and mitigation measures. 012
Reposted by Júlia BenevenutiREDUCE project @reduce-project.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Second day of #FOMACO with lots of relevant sessions happening- REDUCE is delivering two Side Events today: SE19-Reducing marine megafauna bycatch: the collaborative approach of the REDUCE project in the East Central Atlantic and SE20-Electronic Monitoring opportunities for West African fisheries. 112
Reposted by Júlia BenevenutiREDUCE project @reduce-project.bsky.social · 28/04/2026The first day of the PRCM forum (#FOMACO 2026) has started today and REDUCE has been there, from the Opening ceremony by the Prime Minister of Mauritania, Mr. Mokhtar Ould Diay, until the diferent Side Events and Workshops. 112
Reposted by Júlia BenevenutiREDUCE project @reduce-project.bsky.social · 20/04/2026We´re happy to announce that REDUCE will be participating in the 12th Edition of FOMACO, taking place in Nouakchott from 27–30 April 2026. We´ll be delivering 3 Side Events as part of this unique event of great relevance in West Africa concerning marine conservation and resources sustainability. 122
Reposted by Júlia BenevenutiREDUCE project @reduce-project.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Spain & Senegal strengthen their cooperation to progress in the sustainability of fishing activities in the region, highlighting the fight against IUU fishing and cooperation in scientific research of marine resources and training through joint campaigns and technical exchanges. shorturl.at/Eywyo 121
Júlia Benevenuti @xjbsx.bsky.social · 10/04/2026We’ll be there with @reduce-project.bsky.social , building together a roundtable on Marine Spatial Planning in West Africa, with invited experts and an open space for exchanging ideas on the region’s key challenges and opportunities. 031
Reposted by Júlia BenevenutiREDUCE project @reduce-project.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Our colleagues at USC held another working session with the owners and captains of the OPP7-Burela long-distance pelagic fleet. We are conducting individual interviews with fishers to understand how #bycatch affects fishing operations, crew safety, and the economic performance of the fleet. 121
Reposted by Júlia BenevenutiREDUCE project @reduce-project.bsky.social · 05/12/2025This week REDUCE has met with EU leading Fishing Producer Organizations (FPO) of long line fisheries from Galicia operating in waters of the East Central Atlantic Ocean to explore collaborative work between science and fishing industry on #ETPBycatchReduction measures in this maritime area. 113
