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Modelling frameworks
FLR::R for fisheries science FLR is a library of R packages for use in fisheries modelling, including stock assessment and the evaluation of management strategies.
Related EU projects
BECAUSE (STREP - EU 6th Framework Programme)
BECAUSE investigates the quantitative role of species interactions as a first step towards the implementation of the ecosystem approach into fisheries management. The focus is on simple but critical interactions in the upper trophic levels of marine food webs.
COMMIT (STREP - EU 6th Framework Programme)
COMMIT aims to improve the scientific basis for the long-term sustainable planning of fishery management, while identifying any short-term biological and socio-economic consequences.
EFIMAS (STREP - EU 6th Framework Programme)
EFIMAS will develop a robust framework within which to simulate and evaluate the biological and socio-economic consequences of a range of fishery management options and objectives.
EU websites
UNCOVER description on EU SSP website
Other Links
ICES International Council for the Exploration of the Sea
ICES coordinates and promotes marine research in the North Atlantic.
North Sea Regional Advisory Council
The principal objective of the NSRAC is to prepare and provide advice on the management of the fisheries of the North Sea on behalf of stakeholders in order to promote the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy.
Baltic Regional Advisory Council
The main aim of the BS RAC is to advise the European Commission and Member States on matters relating to management of the fisheries in the Baltic Sea.
North Western Waters Regional Advisory Council
The principal aim of the NWWRAC is to bring together stakeholders from across Europe, to advise the Commission on matters of fisheries management in respect of the North Western Waters - ICES areas Vb (EC waters), VI, VII.

UNCOVER is carried out with financial support from the EU |
FP6 - Sustainable management of Europe's natural resources | Contract number 022717