EM4SSF- Project to monitor small-scale fisheries in Europe
European funding
February 2026. The EM4SSF project (Enhancing Monitoring for Sustainable Small-scale Fisheries) has reached already few milestones. The initiative aims to improve knowledge of small-scale fisheries (SSF)—a fundamental sector often characterized by limited data—through the integration of advanced geo-spatial technologies and international cooperation.
EM4SSF will focus on five case studies, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, and Greece, through which a common framework for data processing will be promoted. The project will facilitate information exchange between research institutes and regions, aiming to support the adoption of advanced tracking systems in full compliance with the new EU Regulation 2023/2842. To stay updated on the project’s progress, the official project newsletter has been launched.