Improving environmental sustainability of deep sea fisheries with emphasis on the conservation of Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs)

The present specific study has the dual purpose of assessing and improving scientific data and advice, as well as relevant management measures, regarding the environmental sustainability of Deep Sea Fishing (DSF) and the conservation of Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs).

The starting point for the development of this study are the outputs of previous initiatives (e.g. recent desk-based studies related to DSF management and VME conservation, EU research projects, etc.).