Recommendation 3

The government clearly recognises the strong relationship between fishing activity and coastal community wellbeing. Evidence shows that challenges such as inadequate port infrastructure and limited skills and training pathways require targeted support to sustain active fishing communities. The Fund’s priorities for its first year reflect this need. However, from the second year, the Fund will cover a broader set of priorities and delivery will not be limited to the current Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) framework administered by the Marine Management Organisation. (Conclusion, Paragraph 9)