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Traditional fisheries (TRAD)
The group is chaired by Nicolas Fernandez Muñoz (OPP72- Conil), vice-President : Francisco P. Rosa (VIANAPESCA – Portugal) The topics specific to artisanal fishing or to small-scale fishing are at the heart of its activity.
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Pelagic species and ICCAT (PELA)
This group is chaired by Maria Jose Rico (FECOPPAS), vice-President : Serge Larzabal (CNPMEM- France) and is responsible for all stocks fished in the water column (tuna, anchovy, sardine, etc.). This group has supported all the decisions taken on the long-term management of anchovies in the Bay of Biscay.
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Demersal and benthic species VIII and IX
This group is chaired by Serge Larzabal (CNPMEM), vice-President : Francisco Teijeira (Asso Armad. Marin – Spain) It deals with all questions relating to the setting of Fishing opportunities for important stocks (Sole, Hake, Angler) and their respective fishing methods (Technical measures).
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Executive Committee (COMEX)
The SWWAC’s Executive Committee is chaired by Sergio Lopez (OPP BURELA), 1th vice-President : Humberto JORGE (ANOPCERCO)) According to the statutes, this working body is the entity that represents and manages SWWAC’s interests.