Rapid Evidence Assessment on Abandoned, Lost or Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) for Cefas
Cefas · Awarded contract
AwardedRapid Evidence Assessment on Abandoned, Lost or Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) for Cefas
Awarded 29 Oct 2018
Awarded29 Oct 2018
Value£60,000.00
SupplierMRAG Ltd
AgencyCefas
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 7y 8mo ago4mo term
Awarded 29 Oct 2018Expired 28 Feb 2019
About
Cefas awarded a contract to MRAG Ltd for a rapid evidence assessment review of existing work on abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), also known as 'ghost gear'.
The review investigated causes, social, environmental and economic impacts, and management activities in the UK, EU and globally, aiming to identify significant evidence gaps to inform the UK position on the proposed EU Directive on the Reduction of the Impact of Certain Plastic Products on the Environment and future domestic policy and international action.
The contract value was £60,000.
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