Date: April 3rd
Time: 9:00 – 17:00 CEST
Location: Xrobb l-Għaġin Park and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Marsaxlokk.
RHV8+47W, Marsaxlokk, Malta

How can we work together to safeguard marine biodiversity while ensuring sustainable fisheries thrive?

The conference aims to answer this question and facilitate cross-Mediterranean networking among experts and fishers.

Agenda Highlights:​
– Workshops on Sea turtle bycatch mitigation, rescue and handling, and release capacity training with fishers and navigators
– Keynote by Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture Dr. Alicia Bugeja Said
– Keynote on aFAD fishery as part of the Sustainable Blue Economy

About LIFE OASIS:
Co-funded by EU LIFE, LIFE OASIS unites scientists, fishers, and conservationists across Spain, Malta, and Italy to combat ghost fishing and protect marine biodiversity. Together with Mediterranean fishers the project implements a sustainable and intelligent aFAD fishery to further ensure sustainable oceans and resilient coastal communities. 

More information:
coordination@lifeoasis.eu