Data Collection Multi-Annual Programme.
The collection of fisheries data is regulated through the European Union Fisheries DataCollection Multi-Annual Programme (DC-MAP). Malta covers the areas of fishing capacity and effort, catch and landing statistics, biological parameters, scientific surveys and economics of the fishing fleet, fish processing and aquaculture industries. The programme thus contributes to a better knowledge of the main fishery resources of Malta from the biological, economical, and social points of view.
A bilateral agreement between Malta and Cyprus for the sampling of a shared métier in GSA 15 within their DC-MAP National Work Plans under the Data Collection Framework has been in effect since 2009. This project is part-financed by the European Union European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) at a co-financing rate of 80% EU Funds and 20% National funds.
- Biological variables as part of fisheries-dependent data is collected within the defined sampling methodology and quality assurance documentation.
- Data collection of the fleet activity variables, also referred to as transversal variables, is carried out as per the stipulated sampling methodology and quality assurance documentation.
