Author Archives: Rosie

Steve Mackinson’s Blog: Thoughts on CFP reform

February 14, 2013

Thoughts from the GAP2 Coordinator on the latest developments in the Common Fisheries Policy reform process, following the MEP’s plenary vote on 6th February.

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Steve Mackinson’s Blog: Rock Lobster

February 13, 2013

Steve is living in New Zealand for six months to spend time with the Seafood Industry Council (SeaFIC). Steve wants to better understand how the Council successfully brings scientists and fishermen together, through promoting industry’s involvement in research, data analysis …
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Martin Pastoors’ Blog: Canada’s Participatory Research Futures

February 12, 2013

Martin Pastoors reflects on a workshop exploring future careers for academics interested in participatory research in Canada. How can this approach develop in Canada?
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Pablo Pita Orduna’s Blog: Shoes, Sharks & Abalone.

February 10, 2013

Pablo introduces us to his new noisy neighbours and academic hosts, over a day of abalone diving.
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Martin Pastoors’ Blog: Connecting with Canada

February 4, 2013

Martin Pastoors explains how the Canadian Fisheries Research Network and the European GAP2 project share goals and can collaborate.
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Pablo Pita Orduna’s Blog: Why I’m here & Razor Clams.

January 29, 2013

Pablo Pita Orduna, GAP2 scientist, explains why he’s travelling to Australia to meet The Barefoot Ecologist, to better understand participatory research.

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Steven Mackinson’s Blog: Happy New Year!

January 7, 2013
Napier Trawler

Steve is living in New Zealand for six months to spend time with the Seafood Industry Council (SeaFIC). Steve wants to better understand how the Council successfully brings scientists and fishermen together, through promoting industry’s involvement in research, data analysis …
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We Fish You a Merry Christmas!

December 17, 2012

Christmas is one of the few days fishermen rarely spend fishing. But that doesn’t mean that fish aren’t a big part of Christmas! If you’re in the mood for some fishy Christmas cheer, check out our “GAP2 Festive Frolicks with …
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Swedish Fishermen Prove Selective Gear Works

December 17, 2012
The selective fishing gear on trial.

Over the past two months, Swedish fishermen have been trialing a new type of selective fishing gear on the icy waters of Lake Vättern. The results are now in!
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Steve Mackinson in New Zealand – what’s it all about?

December 12, 2012

From December 2012 until May 2013, I’m going to be living and working in New Zealand as part of the GAP2 Exchange Programme. Specifically, I’m going to be working with Dr David Middleton, the Chief Scientist at Seafood New Zealand …
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