European Space Agency: Call For Proposals - Responsible Fishing

The goal of the European Space Agency's BASS (Business Applications and Space Solutions) Funding is to support the development of commercially successful space-based business applications in Europe, by providing funding, technical and business support for entrepreneurs. Businesses from any sector can apply to ESA Business Applications' Open Calls at any time. Call For Proposals: Responsible Fishing Fishing plays a crucial role in our food security, serving as a sustainable source of protein which are essential components of a healthy and balanced diet. However, the fishing industry faces significant threats from illegal fishing, pollution and climate change. On the other hand, consumers are changing their behaviour becoming more conscious of their carbon footprint and seeking sustainable diets that promote health. This shift has led to a growing demand for fish and fish-derived products. Therefore, urgent solutions are required to meet the current demand for food and address the future increase in food demand over the coming years. Upcoming regulations will support sustainable practices, enhance traceability and protect biodiversity. Once fully adopted, a complete digitalisation of the sector is expected and a huge amount of data coming e.g. from electronic logging or on-board cameras will be available. The availability of the information will offer the opportunity to build solid solutions which are expected to benefit honest fishers, support the climate and biodiversity commitments and also serve the law enforcement bodies. The added value of the data coming from the vessels will even be higher when such data are integrated with space-based data.