Government support services – UNSEA: a holistic solution to reduce marine pollution from fishing gear

Summary

The tender concerns government support services under the UNSEA project. The aim is to prevent fishing gear from entering the North Sea and Baltic Sea, reduce its environmental and socio-economic impacts, and establish long-term structures and responsibilities. The work also covers handling fishing gear waste, embedding circular economy principles, and coordinating activities related to the search, mapping and possible removal of lost or abandoned fishing gear.