The Problem

Fish stocks in the Mediterranean have dropped dramatically due to overfishing, which is one of the biggest threats our seas are facing today. Overfishing is fishing beyond the limits that leads to the destruction of aquatic ecosystems through the excessive reduction of the number of aquatic organisms and sometimes their complete disappearance from their habitats.

The Solution

Fish Smarter is our solution in the effort of reducing overfishing. Through this project, we educate professional fishermen about the negative impact that overfishing has to the ecosystem and their jobs, and also train them on practices such as fishing tourism. Via this education, professional fishermen have the opportunity to increase their income while keeping fish stocks at healthy levels.

Benefits of Fishing Tourism

• New source of income
• New job positions
• Sustainability of fish stocks
• Consequently, the prevention of "breaking" of traditional fishing boats

The Fish Smarter Project

Fish Smarter started in May of 2019 and, so far, has motivated and trained 171 fishers in fishing tourism techniques in 23 collaborating ports in Greece, giving them the opportunity to see major changes when it comes to their job, while at the same time they contribute to this win-win effort of reducing overfishing.