National Fisheries Data Collection Program for 2025-2027.

The document primarily details National Fisheries Data Collection Program for 2025-2027 aligned with EU regulations. It emphasizes the collection and management of biological, environmental, technical, and socio-economic data in fisheries and aquaculture sectors, operating within the broader policy context of the EU's multiannual Union programs aimed at sustainable fisheries management and compliance with international agreements.
The Program's objectives include ensuring data collection on fish stocks, ecosystem impacts, vessel activities, and socio-economic factors, with specific mention of species such as European eel, herring, cod, and salmon, among others, in various waters including the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic.
It also incorporates measures for data reporting, dissemination, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on transparency and compliance with fisheries control regulations. Key measures outlined involve the coordination of data collection activities by the Ministry of Agriculture, implementation by designated agencies such as the Fisheries Service, the Agricultural Data Centre, and Klaipėda University, and the establishment of a public website for information dissemination.
The Program specifies detailed data collection protocols, including biological, environmental, effort, and socio-economic data, with explicit responsibilities assigned to various institutions. It also details research activities, including at-sea surveys and regional coordination groups, and mandates annual reporting, interim reports, and adjustments to work plans.
The implementation plan includes timelines, funding allocations from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, and institutional responsibilities, emphasizing procedural compliance, stakeholder involvement, and mechanisms for data management and dissemination, all explicitly stated within the document.