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Compensation for coastal fishers for nets damaged by protected marine species – new €15m action

Fisheries, Aquaculture and Sea Programme (PALYTH) 2021-2027

Υπουργείο Αγροτικής Ανάπτυξης και Τροφίμων – Ειδική Υπηρεσία Διαχείρισης ΠΑΛΥΘ (Ministry of Rural Development and Food – PALYTH Managing Authority)

In plain words

The ministry announced a new €15 million action to compensate coastal fishers for nets damaged by dolphins, seals and sea turtles. The call is not out yet, so amounts, the period covered and dates are not known.

Who can apply

Coastal professional fishers (owners of coastal fishing vessels). Detailed criteria will be set in the call.

What it pays for

Compensation for damage to fishing gear (nets) caused by protected marine species. For reference, the previous round (Action 1.6.2, damage in 2022–2024, 100% public funding) paid €12.32 per fishing day for VMS-equipped vessels, or a yearly lump sum of €805 (vessels under 6 m) and €1,763 (6–12 m). The new terms may differ.

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  • Terms will be set in the new call
  • Previous round: an active coastal fishing vessel listed in the National Fishing Register, with a valid professional fishing licence
  • One application per vessel
  • No double funding for the same damage

How to apply

  1. Watch minagric.gr (PALYTH – Calls) for the call.
  2. Have ready: TAXISnet codes, your fishing licence for each year, vessel details, IBAN.
  3. Apply online on the platform the call specifies, within the deadline.
  4. Check the results and object if needed.

Where to apply: Θα οριστεί στην πρόσκληση (στον προηγούμενο κύκλο: apozimiosi-drasi-162.alieia.gr)

Deadline

Announced by the ministry on 14 Oct 2026. No call or application dates have been published yet.

Sources we read

Research notes: Only a ministerial announcement exists (press release 14.10.2026): a new €15m action from reallocated PALYTH funds for coastal fishers' net damage by protected species. No call, dates, amounts, eligible years or platform yet. The previous round (Action 1.6.2, call 21.11.2024, €40m) paid about €41m to ~9,500 fishers for 2022–2024 damage; its platform and rates are given only for orientation.

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