GAP1 Workshop 1, London, June 2008 

European scientists and fishery stakeholders met in London July 1- 2 2008 to initiate cooperation on the science and knowledge to improve understanding and long-term management of fisheries within the EU.

In an interactive workshop, participants worked together in developing good practice for the participation of stakeholders in fisheries research. The experience of invited participants from Canada, Finland, Shetland Islands and representatives from the European Commission and Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, UK) made a valuable contribution to the success of the workshop. Steve Mackinson (Cefas, UK), coordinator of ‘Bridging the Gap’ project expressed his enthusiasm of the outcomes of the initial meeting: "It was a very positive atmosphere with a lot of good will…it was an
encouraging first-step in building the relationships for successful future collaboration."