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to ensure sustainable fishing and project vulnerable and threatened species

Welcome to the Marine Beacon platform, dedicated to discussions on reducing the accidental capture of threatened marine species.
Your contributions, informed by science and field experience, are essential to finding balanced solutions.

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vulnerable and threatened species

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Scientists

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on bycatch

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Stakeholders

(administrations, NGOs, fishermen)
let’s co-build sustainable fisheries

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Greenlandic Waters
Icelandic Waters
Celtic Seas
Greater North Seas
Bay of Biscay
Azorean Waters
Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction
Discover

the 7 seas Map

of the European

Marine Beacon Program
What topics should we be discussing?

Current topics

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Bycatches of protected species
Bycatch in a Global Context
How Important Is European Bycatch on the Global Stage? We are inviting all stakeholders to reflect on Europe’s...
Success stories
Success Stories Wanted: Sharing What Works in Bycatch Mitigation
Help Us Showcase Positive Progress on Bycatch Reduction
We are gathering real-world examples of successful actions...
Measures in progress
Acoustic Pingers
What are acoustic pingers?
Acoustic pingers are type of acoustic deterrent device that emit sound pulses...