REDUCE project
@reduce-project.bsky.social
Reducing #bycatch of marine endangerd, threatened, protected (ETP) megafauna in the East Central Atlantic.
#bycatch #ETPmarinemegafauna #ETPBycatchReduction #MarineETPBycatch
Project funded by EU Horizon Europe Programe
Website: https://reducebycatch.eu/
#bycatch #ETPmarinemegafauna #ETPBycatchReduction #MarineETPBycatch
Project funded by EU Horizon Europe Programe
Website: https://reducebycatch.eu/
She presented a poster and shared insights on the reaserch of incidental capture of megafauna and design mitigation measues to Reduce bycatch and advancing marine conservation. Then she joined a discussion on what fuels curiosity in science and challenges of securing funding for scientific research
November 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
She presented a poster and shared insights on the reaserch of incidental capture of megafauna and design mitigation measues to Reduce bycatch and advancing marine conservation. Then she joined a discussion on what fuels curiosity in science and challenges of securing funding for scientific research
Our colleague Catarina Silva from Universidade de Coimbra represented REDUCE at the event "Curiosidade, motor da ciência", an exhibition celebrating the role of curiosity in scientific research, during the 17th anniversary of Rómulo – UC Science Centre.
November 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Our colleague Catarina Silva from Universidade de Coimbra represented REDUCE at the event "Curiosidade, motor da ciência", an exhibition celebrating the role of curiosity in scientific research, during the 17th anniversary of Rómulo – UC Science Centre.
Today is #WorldFisheriesDay, a productive activity which plays a key role in human nutrition, jobs & healthy ecosystems, as stated by @FAOfisheries.
REDUCE researchs in ETP bycatch reduction of EU fisheries in ECAO, contributing to advance sustainable and resilient fisheries.
#ETPBycatchReduction
REDUCE researchs in ETP bycatch reduction of EU fisheries in ECAO, contributing to advance sustainable and resilient fisheries.
#ETPBycatchReduction
November 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Today is #WorldFisheriesDay, a productive activity which plays a key role in human nutrition, jobs & healthy ecosystems, as stated by @FAOfisheries.
REDUCE researchs in ETP bycatch reduction of EU fisheries in ECAO, contributing to advance sustainable and resilient fisheries.
#ETPBycatchReduction
REDUCE researchs in ETP bycatch reduction of EU fisheries in ECAO, contributing to advance sustainable and resilient fisheries.
#ETPBycatchReduction
In the last week´s Joint Webinar, Sandra Ougier (Marine Stewardship Council) from the sister project ECO-CATCH has provided a closer insight on how the MSC scheme works and the relevance of bycatch reduction as a key criteria within the global evaluation for a given fishery. #ETPBycatchReduction
November 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
In the last week´s Joint Webinar, Sandra Ougier (Marine Stewardship Council) from the sister project ECO-CATCH has provided a closer insight on how the MSC scheme works and the relevance of bycatch reduction as a key criteria within the global evaluation for a given fishery. #ETPBycatchReduction
We´d also like to thank Ahmed Diame, Hortensio Lima, Ross Wanless, Manel Gazo and Catarina Siva for their brilliant technical presentations, as well our collaborators IMRO, BLI and PRCM for the wonderful organization and the logistic support.
We see soon in next REDUCE events to come!
We see soon in next REDUCE events to come!
November 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
We´d also like to thank Ahmed Diame, Hortensio Lima, Ross Wanless, Manel Gazo and Catarina Siva for their brilliant technical presentations, as well our collaborators IMRO, BLI and PRCM for the wonderful organization and the logistic support.
We see soon in next REDUCE events to come!
We see soon in next REDUCE events to come!
Thanks to all attendees to the workhsop and their interest on the topics and the project. It´s been a pleasure to share knowledge and constructive discussions around ETPs bycatch and mitigation measures.
November 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Thanks to all attendees to the workhsop and their interest on the topics and the project. It´s been a pleasure to share knowledge and constructive discussions around ETPs bycatch and mitigation measures.
The #REDUCERegionalOnboardObserversWorkshop "Training for Marine Megafauna Bycatch Data Collection and Mitigation" has finished today with sessions focused on Data collection and processing, Electronic Monitoring System and DNA sampling (turtles).
#bycatch #ETPmarinemegafauna #ETPBycatchReduction
#bycatch #ETPmarinemegafauna #ETPBycatchReduction
November 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The #REDUCERegionalOnboardObserversWorkshop "Training for Marine Megafauna Bycatch Data Collection and Mitigation" has finished today with sessions focused on Data collection and processing, Electronic Monitoring System and DNA sampling (turtles).
#bycatch #ETPmarinemegafauna #ETPBycatchReduction
#bycatch #ETPmarinemegafauna #ETPBycatchReduction
The "Joint Webinars on bycatch" (REDUCE, #MarineBeacon and #CIBBRiNA) have joint 3 new European projects working on the topic: #ECO-CATCH, #MarineGuardian and #LifePrometheus.
So, this Friday 14 November, Sandra Ougier (MSC) will explain how this program addresses bycatch issues of ETP species.
So, this Friday 14 November, Sandra Ougier (MSC) will explain how this program addresses bycatch issues of ETP species.
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The "Joint Webinars on bycatch" (REDUCE, #MarineBeacon and #CIBBRiNA) have joint 3 new European projects working on the topic: #ECO-CATCH, #MarineGuardian and #LifePrometheus.
So, this Friday 14 November, Sandra Ougier (MSC) will explain how this program addresses bycatch issues of ETP species.
So, this Friday 14 November, Sandra Ougier (MSC) will explain how this program addresses bycatch issues of ETP species.
Presentations evolve around biology, ecology and species identification of these taxa. Attendees are also dealing with interactions with fisheries, mitigation techniques and best practices for safe handling & release of bycatch specimens (sea turtles, seabirds, sharks & rays and marine mammals).
November 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Presentations evolve around biology, ecology and species identification of these taxa. Attendees are also dealing with interactions with fisheries, mitigation techniques and best practices for safe handling & release of bycatch specimens (sea turtles, seabirds, sharks & rays and marine mammals).
Our second-day sessions of the #REDUCE #RegionalOnboardObserversWorkshop "Training for Marine Megafauna Bycatch Data Collection and Mitigation" are focused on bycatch of elasmobranchs (sharks and rays) and marine mammals.
#bycatch #ETPmarinemegafauna #ETPBycatchReduction
#bycatch #ETPmarinemegafauna #ETPBycatchReduction
November 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Our second-day sessions of the #REDUCE #RegionalOnboardObserversWorkshop "Training for Marine Megafauna Bycatch Data Collection and Mitigation" are focused on bycatch of elasmobranchs (sharks and rays) and marine mammals.
#bycatch #ETPmarinemegafauna #ETPBycatchReduction
#bycatch #ETPmarinemegafauna #ETPBycatchReduction
The first day of the #REDUCE #RegionalOnboardObserversWorkshop "Training for Marine Megafauna Bycatch Data Collection and Mitigation" has come to an end. Participants have acquired updated knowledge on bycatch of Sea turtles and Seabirds. #bycatch #ETPmarinemegafauna #ETPBycatchReduction
November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The first day of the #REDUCE #RegionalOnboardObserversWorkshop "Training for Marine Megafauna Bycatch Data Collection and Mitigation" has come to an end. Participants have acquired updated knowledge on bycatch of Sea turtles and Seabirds. #bycatch #ETPmarinemegafauna #ETPBycatchReduction
We will be in Nouakchott (Mauritania) next week delivering a Workshop on “Marine Megafauna Bycatch Data Collection and Mitigation” aimed at regional onboard observers. The training will deal with, among other subjects, standardizing bycatch data collection protocols.
#bycatch #ETPBycatchReduction
#bycatch #ETPBycatchReduction
November 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
We will be in Nouakchott (Mauritania) next week delivering a Workshop on “Marine Megafauna Bycatch Data Collection and Mitigation” aimed at regional onboard observers. The training will deal with, among other subjects, standardizing bycatch data collection protocols.
#bycatch #ETPBycatchReduction
#bycatch #ETPBycatchReduction
FAO factsheet informing all relevant stakeholders on the implications of the #BBNJ Agreement for the high seas fisheries management. Relevant info like area-based management measures and environmental impact assessments and capacity building are key in the Agreement.
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lnkd.in/dJQRK874
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
FAO factsheet informing all relevant stakeholders on the implications of the #BBNJ Agreement for the high seas fisheries management. Relevant info like area-based management measures and environmental impact assessments and capacity building are key in the Agreement.
lnkd.in/dJQRK874
lnkd.in/dJQRK874
FAO Yearbook of #Fishery Statistics launched, covering statistics up to 2023 is now available at
openknowledge.fao.org/items/530cca...
openknowledge.fao.org/items/530cca...
October 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
FAO Yearbook of #Fishery Statistics launched, covering statistics up to 2023 is now available at
openknowledge.fao.org/items/530cca...
openknowledge.fao.org/items/530cca...
🛑JOB OPPORTUNITY!
Postdoctoral position in Bycatch Data Scientist to support the REDUCE project.
Full job description➡️
euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/382336
Temporay contract: 12 months, renewable up to 31/12/2027.
Closing date📅23:59 (Europe/Madrid), 6th November 2025
#Marine #Job #ETPBycatchReduction
Postdoctoral position in Bycatch Data Scientist to support the REDUCE project.
Full job description➡️
euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/382336
Temporay contract: 12 months, renewable up to 31/12/2027.
Closing date📅23:59 (Europe/Madrid), 6th November 2025
#Marine #Job #ETPBycatchReduction
October 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🛑JOB OPPORTUNITY!
Postdoctoral position in Bycatch Data Scientist to support the REDUCE project.
Full job description➡️
euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/382336
Temporay contract: 12 months, renewable up to 31/12/2027.
Closing date📅23:59 (Europe/Madrid), 6th November 2025
#Marine #Job #ETPBycatchReduction
Postdoctoral position in Bycatch Data Scientist to support the REDUCE project.
Full job description➡️
euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/382336
Temporay contract: 12 months, renewable up to 31/12/2027.
Closing date📅23:59 (Europe/Madrid), 6th November 2025
#Marine #Job #ETPBycatchReduction
@FAOfish (FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Division) has delivered the "FAO. 2025. Fishery and Aquaculture Statistics – Yearbook 2023", which shows the latest data on fisheries production, trade, fleet statistics, among others.
openknowledge.fao.org/items/530cca...
openknowledge.fao.org/items/530cca...
October 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
@FAOfish (FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Division) has delivered the "FAO. 2025. Fishery and Aquaculture Statistics – Yearbook 2023", which shows the latest data on fisheries production, trade, fleet statistics, among others.
openknowledge.fao.org/items/530cca...
openknowledge.fao.org/items/530cca...
Media has reported also his participation in the technical proposal to create a protected area between the islands of Fogo and Brava, led by local organizations and national and international marine researchers.
See interview by Televisão de Cabo Verde from min. 2:07
www.rtc.cv/tcv/video-de...
See interview by Televisão de Cabo Verde from min. 2:07
www.rtc.cv/tcv/video-de...
October 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Media has reported also his participation in the technical proposal to create a protected area between the islands of Fogo and Brava, led by local organizations and national and international marine researchers.
See interview by Televisão de Cabo Verde from min. 2:07
www.rtc.cv/tcv/video-de...
See interview by Televisão de Cabo Verde from min. 2:07
www.rtc.cv/tcv/video-de...
#IVOceanDecadeConference
The intervention of Jacob G.Solís -REDUCE project coordinator- in the Conference has been covered in the local media, reporting the research on the identification of critical areas for seabirds in the archipelago and mitigation measures to reduce the impacts of fishing 👇
The intervention of Jacob G.Solís -REDUCE project coordinator- in the Conference has been covered in the local media, reporting the research on the identification of critical areas for seabirds in the archipelago and mitigation measures to reduce the impacts of fishing 👇
October 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
#IVOceanDecadeConference
The intervention of Jacob G.Solís -REDUCE project coordinator- in the Conference has been covered in the local media, reporting the research on the identification of critical areas for seabirds in the archipelago and mitigation measures to reduce the impacts of fishing 👇
The intervention of Jacob G.Solís -REDUCE project coordinator- in the Conference has been covered in the local media, reporting the research on the identification of critical areas for seabirds in the archipelago and mitigation measures to reduce the impacts of fishing 👇
Finally, the #IVConferenceDecadeoftheOceans was closed by the President of Cabo Verde, Mr. José M. Neves, before the breathtaking natural scenery of Pico de Fogo. He also announced the next edition of the event will take place in the wonderful island of Boa Vista.
Até já!
Até já!
October 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Finally, the #IVConferenceDecadeoftheOceans was closed by the President of Cabo Verde, Mr. José M. Neves, before the breathtaking natural scenery of Pico de Fogo. He also announced the next edition of the event will take place in the wonderful island of Boa Vista.
Até já!
Até já!
REDUCE project has been represented in this impressive event by our colleagues Jacob G.Solís (UB), Hortensio Lima (PRCM) and Xoán Lueiro (CETMAR). We thank the organizers for the invitation and congrat them for a such an splendid event in this Ocean nation that is Cabo Verde.
October 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
REDUCE project has been represented in this impressive event by our colleagues Jacob G.Solís (UB), Hortensio Lima (PRCM) and Xoán Lueiro (CETMAR). We thank the organizers for the invitation and congrat them for a such an splendid event in this Ocean nation that is Cabo Verde.
Speakers shared positive experiences dealing with sustainable management of the coast, multistakeholders dialogue to support MPA, data access and public info, FiTI ssytem, women role in sustainable management of the fisheries resources, and citizen science and self-narrative by fishers.
October 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Speakers shared positive experiences dealing with sustainable management of the coast, multistakeholders dialogue to support MPA, data access and public info, FiTI ssytem, women role in sustainable management of the fisheries resources, and citizen science and self-narrative by fishers.
Speakers have discussed issues around the International management strategy of Africa and its Blue Economy, Adaptative coastal planning to emergent risks and climate, and Biodiversity data on support of the ABBNJ.
October 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Speakers have discussed issues around the International management strategy of Africa and its Blue Economy, Adaptative coastal planning to emergent risks and climate, and Biodiversity data on support of the ABBNJ.
#IVOceanDecadeConference
The second panel of day 2 session focused on “Strategic perception and political trends: transforming the coastal and marine governance”, which brought together experts working in a fields related to management and governance of the coast, the sea and fishery resources 👇
The second panel of day 2 session focused on “Strategic perception and political trends: transforming the coastal and marine governance”, which brought together experts working in a fields related to management and governance of the coast, the sea and fishery resources 👇
October 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
#IVOceanDecadeConference
The second panel of day 2 session focused on “Strategic perception and political trends: transforming the coastal and marine governance”, which brought together experts working in a fields related to management and governance of the coast, the sea and fishery resources 👇
The second panel of day 2 session focused on “Strategic perception and political trends: transforming the coastal and marine governance”, which brought together experts working in a fields related to management and governance of the coast, the sea and fishery resources 👇
👉 data access and public info by implementing FiTI, women role and protagonism in sustainable management of the fisheries resources, and citizen science and self narrative by fishers. Wonderful and inspiring speeches from a wide rank of experts working in the field with key stakeholders
October 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
👉 data access and public info by implementing FiTI, women role and protagonism in sustainable management of the fisheries resources, and citizen science and self narrative by fishers. Wonderful and inspiring speeches from a wide rank of experts working in the field with key stakeholders