STARFISH was highlighted during two important European events focused on the future of the maritime sector, thanks to participating of representatives from Europêche. These discussions explored topics such as the sustainability and competitiveness of fisheries, the development of coastal communities and the skills needed by the next generation of maritime professionals. You can watch both sessions below.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Blue Careers
EU Ocean & Fisheries, 2 March 2026
This session, part of the European Ocean Days, organised by the European Commission, looked at how to attract young people to careers in the blue economy. Daniel Voces, Managing Director of Europêche and a STARFISH partner, took part in the discussion. He shared the fishing industry’s view on generational renewal and on how modern, digital and engaging safety training, the approach STARFISH promotes, can make fishing a safer and more attractive career.
▶ Watch Daniel Voces’ intervention on YouTube
High-level conference “Strengthening islands and coastal communities of the European Union”
Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, Paphos, 25 June 2026
Held to mark the adoption of the EU strategies for islands and coastal communities, this conference brought together policymakers and stakeholders from across Europe. Javier Garat, President of Europêche, stressed that the future of the fishing sector depends on lifelong learning. Today’s fishers need a combination of digital, environmental and technical skills, he said, and he pointed to STARFISH and other Erasmus+ projects as initiatives designed to address these needs.
▶ Watch the conference on YouTube
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