Partnerships between scientists and fishermen
Article 28
1. In order to foster the transfer of knowledge between scientists and fishermen, the EMFF may support: (a) the creation of networks, partnership agreements or associations between one or more independent scientific bodies and fishermen, or one or more organisations of fishermen, in which technical bodies may participate; (b) the activities carried out in the framework of the networks, partnership agreements, or associations referred to in point (a). 2. The activities referred to in point (b) of paragraph 1 may cover data collection and management activities, studies, pilot projects, dissemination of knowledge and research results, seminars and best practices. 3. The support referred to in paragraph 1 may be granted to public law bodies, fishermen, organisations of fishermen, FLAGs and non-governmental organisations.