Gandia reinforces its commitment to the sea with the success of the II Artisanal Fishing, Tourism and Territorial Exhibition

Valencia, September 20, 2021 - Last weekend, hundreds of people the Mostra de Pesca Artesanal, Turisme i Territori de la Mediterrània de Gandia which was held on the esplanade of the Fish Market that has served to put the value the activities of the sea and the work of a sector such as fishing with great tradition in the municipality. This event, organized by the Gandia Fishermen's Association, had the participation of numerous institutions such as the Valencia Port Authority (APV) and Fundación Valenciaport (Valenciaport Foundation). Workshops, concerts, gastronomic tastings, theater, guided tours, were some of the activities that visitors to this show were able to enjoy, which served to raise awareness about the blue economy, the work of the fishing sector or recycling at sea in a festive playful atmosphere. Activities were related to the world of the sea that brings great wealth to the Grao de Gandia and is part of its idiosyncrasy. This second edition has consolidated this event, which has had the participation of Valenciaport with an informative exhibitor on the initiatives that are being carried out to promote this strategic sector and highlight the importance of the port for its neighbours. Specifically, visitors have been able to learn about the RepescaPlas project, which is now in its fourth year, removing plastic and other wastes from the sea, studying how they affect the maritime ecosystem and valuing them to transform them into new resources that serve society. An initiative in which the Valenciaport Foundation and the Gandia Fishermen's Association actively participate together with the Technological Institute of Plastic (AIMPLAS), the Vertidos Cero Association, the University of Vigo, the Marín Port Authority and the Fishermen's Association of the Restate. In 2020, 4,218 kilos of marine litter recovered by the brotherhoods of the ports of Gandia, Marón and Vigo in Galicia, and La Restinga on the island of Hierro were removed. The Turismed initiative has also been presented to promote fishing tourism, an effective and replicable response to face threats to the sector and to value an industry deeply rooted in many coastal areas and to promote the sustainability of maritime and fishing heritage and raise awareness about the importance of marine culture. This initiative, a continuation of Tourismed, aims to capitalize on the sustainable fishing tourism business model developed in the first stage to apply it in other territories, as well as improve institutional support for this activity in all participating regions. Source: Autoridad Portuaria de València (APV - Valenciaport, Port Authority of Valencia)

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