CATCHupFISH

Development of innovative methodologies for sustainable exploitation of biological resources in the Lesina lagoon

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The project aims to develop new technical and organizational knowledge aimed at a more sustainable use of biological resources, aimed at the reduction of bycatch and greater selectivity of fishing gear, for the purpose of drafting a Regional Fishing Regulation in the inland waters of the Lesina Lagoon.

Specific objectives of the project are:
1. conduct an updated analysis of the characteristics of species richness, abundance of the fish community present in the lagoon, also in relation to the type of gear and methods used;
2. identify the most depleted areas in species of commercial interest that can potentially be repopulated with bycatch (maintained live in an open-loop, environmentally friendly, semi-underground tank facility), determining how fishery discards can result in positive effects on ecosystem services in the lagoon;
3. assess the microbiota associated with the main lagoon fish species and its possible role on the safety and quality of the lagoon fish resources;
4. introduce more effective fishing techniques that are more selective for both species and size.

Referent:

Lucrezia Cilenti

Researcher

Lesina

SCOPRI DI PIÙ

Programme: PO FEAMP 2014-2020

Web Site: https://catchupfish.it/

Duration: December 17, 2018 - June 17, 2020

Budget: 624.854,00 €

Areas of Research:

Ancona

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