We hope to encourage discussion between researchers (local and from other countries) and fishing communities. Conference will use both English and Portuguese and interactive methods to help people communicate.

Calls for statements of interest are now open for this participatory conference.

Topics:
Marine Parks
- Governance and implementation
- Using local ecological knowledge and cultural appropriate governance Policy
- EU Common Fisheries Policy
- Does the future lie in private property rights in the fisheries, impact of privatisation on European fishing culture and communities,lessons from other countries Education and Research
- Schooling and public perceptions of fishing communities
- How can we proceed toward a more inclusive and open dialogue between researchers and fishers?
Community Development and changing coastal culture: How can creative use of coastal culture be a valuable resource for new and alternative economic opportunities in coastal settlements?
- Privatization – and balancing economic and social objectives
- Cultural values, development of tourism, compensation or alternatives
- Gender issues