🐟Last week, coordination took center stage!

We met with the steering groups for:
🔹#NorthSea
🔹#NAFO–#NEAFC
🔹#WesternWaters
🔹#BalticSea

With Member States & the @ec.europa.eu we:
📌 Reviewed 2025 deployments
📌 Set priorities for 2026 #JointDeploymentPlans

#WeAssist #FisheriesControl

Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social spoke at the International Conference on Marine Protected Areas in Bodø.

Learn how EFCA supports fisheries restricted areas through risk-based #JointDeploymentPlans, enhanced surveillance & regional cooperation.

👉https://bit.ly/3Gw3qcl

📍 Madrid last week: we held a Regional Risk Assessment workshop with experts from the #SouthWesternWaters, addressing key risks for pelagic & demersal stocks in the area.

Part of our ongoing work to identify inspection priorities & prepare the 2026 #JointDeploymentPlans.
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist

🔍Last week at EFCA: we led a Regional Risk Assessment workshop with experts from the #NorthWesternWaters & #NorthSea, focusing on pelagic & demersal stocks.

🎣Aim: to prioritise inspection efforts & make #JointDeploymentPlans more targeted & effective.

#FisheriesControl #WeAssist

🚢 EFCA assets—vessels, aircraft & coordination centres—support MS with inspections in EU & international waters. Helping the monitoring of illegal activity.

#WeCoordinate #JointDeploymentPlans

Back-to-back with #EMD2025, we hosted the Steering Group meetings for the #NorthSea, #BalticSea & #WesternWaters — followed by a visit aboard our vessel!⚓️

On the agenda: the assessment of the 2024 #JointDeploymentPlans — strengthening regional coordination in #FisheriesControl.