Expertise for a Sustainable Blue Planet

“In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, we will understand only what we are taught” (Baba Dioum). In the same spirit, Alma Maris wants to be a knowledge supplier for the respect of the vast, living and nourishing seas. Knowledge acquisition is crucial to inform current and future actions for securing the sustainable exploitation of marine living resources.

Management of fisheries has historically been separated from nature conservation, although both healthy fish populations and marine habitats are central elements for maintaining a good status of the seas and continued provision of fish for the fisheries. Alma Maris wants to assist with scientific knowledge synthesis for a fisheries policy and also to address long-term ocean conservation issues. Adhering to science-based management practices is a key element in maintaining the sustainability of fisheries.

Sustainable fisheries are those that are managed in a way that maintains the long-term health and productivity of fish populations while minimizing negative environmental impacts and ensuring the well-being of fishing communities. Several types of fisheries management practices contribute to sustainability. Alma Maris can explore and highlight these efficient practices for you and your organisation, including their regional context.