“The fishing sector has changed, it’s education system has to change with it to enhance the capacity of fishers.”

Tim Haasnoot ProSea Marine Education

“Fishers are willing to apply sustainable fishing techniques in order to preserve all resources, thus their employment and working environment. Education should support this.”

Catherine Germillac
CEFCM

“Sustainable fishing requires good working conditions, human and environmental protection. Safety at sea is therefore paramount and everyone’s responsibility”

Rosalie Tukker
Européche

“Those at sea can make the difference. That’s why we invest our time and expertise in sustainable fisheries training.”

Roos Swart
ProSea Marine Education

“Fishers are more and more eager to implement new technology on board their vessels to achieve a more sustainable fishery and education should supply them with the tools to learn about this.”

Alain Pomes
CEFCM

Declaration of the fisheries educators network