PROJECT OVERVIEW

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

COEXIST is a broad, multidisciplinary project which will evaluate competing activities and interactions in European coastal areas. The ultimate goal of the COEXIST project is to provide a roadmap to better integration, sustainability and synergies across the diverse activities taking place in the European coastal zone.

PROJECT RESULTS

A roadmap for integration of aquaculture and fisheries with other activities in the coastal zone will be the central output of the project.

The ultimate project outcomes will be:

Characterisation of relevant European coastal marine ecosystems, their current utilisation and spatial management.
Evaluation of spatial management tools for combining coastal fisheries, aquaculture and other uses, both now and in the future.

EXPECTED IMPACT

To contribute to the maintenance and development of coastal fisheries and aquaculture
To contribute to the knowledge based economy
To provide a framework to assist with the resolution of the existing and future conflicts related to interactions between aquaculture, fisheries and other sectors
To contribute to the formulation, implementation and assessment of the current EU policies and legislation
To improve the management tools based in ecosystem approach
To contribute to the sustainable development at local and regional levels and to the growth of aquaculture and fisheries sectors
To improve the relationship and communication among stakeholders, scientist and civil society
To support new knowledge transfer across Europe