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European Fisheries Control Agency
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🐟 News from the European Union agency coordinating #FisheriesControl activities, part of the #EUCoastGuard and fighting illegal fishing #IUU.

Based in Vigo, Spain 🚢🌊

Find out more: efca.europa.eu
👀 Ever wondered what it’s like to be a fisheries inspector?

We asked inspectors from across Europe to share their experiences.

🎥 Their voices are coming soon. Stay tuned!

#EFCA20 #MeetTheInspectors
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🌊Updates from the Med

The latest #OceanSentinel patrol — with inspectors from Cyprus, Greece, Malta & Italy — has wrapped up after weeks of coordinated work across the Levant, Aegean & Ionian Seas.

Joint work, shared procedures — real cooperation at sea.📸Below.

#FisheriesControl #WeCoordinate
November 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Dive into EFCA’s 20-year journey!

Discover how EFCA was founded, the regulations that shaped its mission, why Vigo became our home, & how Joint Deployment Plans transformed cooperation at sea.🌊⚓

Explore the story
👉 www.efca.europa.eu/en/EFCA20

#EFCA20 #FisheriesControl #WeAssist
November 26, 2025 at 7:48 AM
#LastWeek in Lisbon at the Portuguese Sea Control Centre, we delivered a 2-day seminar on #NAFO port inspections.

Topics included:

📘Legal framework
🎣Harmonised inspection procedures
🤝Exchange of experiences with NAFO landing inspections

#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
November 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🎥#EFCA20 Video Contest‼️

Show your vision for sustainable oceans!🌊

🏆 Win a trip to EFCA HQ in Vigo + visit our patrol vessel
📅 Deadline: 9 Jan 2026
📩 Send your 1–2 min video to [email protected]

Full rules👉https://bit.ly/3XyJydv

#SustainableFisheries
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A source of nutrition.
A source of employment.
A way of life.

The sea provides all of this—and much more. 🌊

At the heart of our mission is the commitment to #SustainableFisheries.

Here’s to a thriving, sustainable, and nourishing future for all fisheries.

#WorldFisheriesDay
November 21, 2025 at 10:40 AM
📢 Based on patrol sampling, Denmark has established a new RTC in the Skagerrak to protect juvenile fish & support sustainable stock management.

More info 👉 bit.ly/3LfFzuB

A big thank-you to the inspectors & crew!

Working together for #SustainableFisheries ⚓🐟

#WeCoordinate
November 21, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🌊 Patrol update from the #NorthSea!

Our #OceanProtector has completed a new mission with Danish & EFCA inspectors, covering 🇫🇷, 🇧🇪, 🇳🇱, 🇩🇪, & 🇩🇰 waters including the Skagerrak.

🔹 Controls in MPAs & Real-Time Closure zones
🔹 Last-haul catch inspections
🔹 Demersal fisheries control
November 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
In Amorgos for the launch of the new Marine Protected Area.

Our Executive Director, together with fisheries inspectors from Cyprus, Greece, Italy & Malta, welcomed Greek authorities on board the #OceanSentinel— showcasing EFCA’s operational support to Member States under the #CommonFisheriesPolicy.
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Latest mission aboard the #OceanProtector 🚢

Where? #WesternWaters 🌊

This time, an Estonian inspector joined our crew to support joint control operations.

Each patrol strengthens trust, cooperation, and effective #FisheriesControl across Europe’s seas.⚓

#WeCoordinate #JDP
November 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM
🆕📰 EFCA — Promoting Fisheries Compliance 📣 Just published!

The latest edition of our leaflet is now available!

👉 Check it out on our website: bit.ly/3v2LBs5

Also available in Spanish!

#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
November 17, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🌊The Blue Atlantic Forum continues in Baiona

Our Executive Director took part in today’s session on “Los retos de la sostenibilidad en la gestión de la economía azul”, sharing EFCA’s work on sustainable fisheries & cooperation in #FisheriesControl across the Atlantic.
#BAF
@susan-steele.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This week we are in Alicante with Member States & the @ec.europa.eu to strengthen cooperation on #RiskAssessment — one of the key pillars of the EU Fisheries Control Regulation.

Together, we’re building a more effective & harmonised #FisheriesControl system.🌊

#WeAssist #Cooperation
November 14, 2025 at 8:11 AM
In Turku, together with Baltic #FisheriesControl authorities, @ec.europa.eu & @frontex.bsky.social for a 2-day workshop on demersal & pelagic fisheries.

🎯 Focus: innovation, selectivity, & cooperation under the #BalticSea #JDP — towards more sustainable & compliant fisheries. 🌊⚓

#WeAssist
November 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🌍 Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social attended the Vigo Global Summit 2025, where leaders and experts discussed the global challenges shaping our future — from geopolitics to sustainability.

🤝 Thank you to Zona Franca de Vigo for the invitation and for hosting this inspiring event.
November 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM
🌍 Strengthening regional cooperation to combat #IUUFishing at the 16th Conference of Ministers of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC/CPCO) — a key forum for advancing sustainable fisheries governance in the region.

#WASOP #WeAssist #FisheriesControl #CapacityBuilding
November 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM
L’ #EFCA était présente pour la 2ᵉ année au #SIPA2025 à Oran, aux côtés des autorités algériennes.

➡️Coopération renforcée dans le cadre du #ProgrammeEconomieBleue et du projet #RESUP.

🎯Objectif : renforcer la gouvernance et la durabilité de la pêche en #Algérie.

#PêcheDurable #ContrôleDesPêches
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🎙️“The Mediterranean is vital to Europe’s blue economy and biodiversity.” — @susan-steele.bsky.social , EFCA ED

With the #MediterraneanPact paving the way for closer collaboration, EFCA’s role will be more crucial than ever in ensuring a level playing field & safeguarding our seas.

#EFCA20
November 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
New #RTC alert! 🎣⛔️

A Real-Time Closure has been established by Denmark in the Skagerrak, #NorthSea, starting tomorrow until 02 December 2025, including.

More information here👉 bit.ly/3LfFzuB

#SustainableFisheries
November 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Celebrating 20 years of EFCA in Limassol

High-level discussions on the future of #FisheriesControl in the #Mediterranean — and a visit to our OPV Ocean Sentinel with the Commissioner, Cyprus’ Minister, & MS reps.

Strong partnerships at sea & on shore!

#EFCA20 #WeAssist #CFP
November 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
We recently brought together Member States in Madrid to discuss scientific approaches to catch composition sampling of unsorted small pelagics — advancing cooperation between control and scientific experts.

#EFCA #FisheriesControl #SustainableFisheries
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
📍 At the Port of Mindelo, our Executive Director, @susan-steele.bsky.social , and Head of Unit 3, Mario Santos, joined the Portuguese Secretary of State for Fisheries to mark the conclusion of the inspector exchange under the #WASOP project.

#OceanGovernance #IUUfishing #EUandCaboVerde
November 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
New #RTC alert! 🎣⛔️

A Real-Time Closure has been established by Denmark in the #NorthSea, starting tomorrow until 26 November 2025, including.

More information here👉 bit.ly/3LfFzuB

#SustainableFisheries
November 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The EU-funded #WASOP programme has kicked off in Mindelo!

EFCA supports Ocean Governance efforts to fight #IUU fishing through joint operations, inspector training & legal support across West Africa.

With @fao.org @expertisefrance.bsky.social @IUCN @ecowas_cedeao @CSRP2016 @fcwccpco.bsky.social 🎣
November 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Ahead of the official #WASOP kick-off, operational activities are already underway in West Africa

👮‍♂️🌍 Fisheries inspectors from Cabo Verde, Spain & Portugal are exchanging expertise to strengthen fisheries control & build a foundation for more effective & sustainable management.

EU-funded project
October 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM