Implementation of a fixed charging system in ports, similar to that regulated in Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011

Implementation of the measures contained in the standard transposing Directive 2015/720, amending Directive 94/62 / EC with regard to the reduction of consumption of lightweight plastic bags

Study on the quantities of marine litter (including microplastics) from waste water treatment plants and proposed specific measures to be incorporated in the basin plans (3rd cycle)

Ensure the inclusion of explicit references to marine litter in all waste management instruments promoted in the future

Study on the quantification of microplastics and identification of possible measures to reduce at source

Development of a framework document for the development of a coherent scheme of ‘garbage fishing’

Promotion and financing of garbage ‘fishing activities’

Financing cleaning activities for rivers, beaches, floating litter and shallow seabeds

Promoting and coordinating marine litter clean-ups as a citizens’ awareness tool

Study of marine litter hotspots (zones of major accumulation or zones that are particularly vulnerable to marine litter)

Cleaning campaigns directed at identified hotspots for marine litter

Development of a protocol of action on lost or abandoned fishing gear representing a threat to habitats and species’ conservation in Natura 2000 sites

Preparation of awareness raising/communication materials, with the possibility of a media awareness campaign

Establish a national technical group on marine litter

Creating and maintaining a national database of objects recognised as, and activities of, ‘waste fishing’

Creation of ’Beach Guardian’ roles, aimed at associations, environmental organisations, fishermen’s associations and other collectives, as well as of a network of ‘guardian’ organisations watching over the environmental protection of rivers and beaches and raising awareness about these issues at local, autonomous and national level

Treatment/Disposal at landfill in Melilla of paper and plastic waste (Chafarinas Islands)

Boosting projects to reduce, reuse and recycle certain materials such as expanded polystyrene (EPS) or fishing nets

Boosting innovative projects and initiatives on environmental aspects of technologies and processes in the fishing and aquaculture sector

Promote the installation of clean points in the fishing docks

Encouraging projects for better management of waste on board fishing vessels or aquaculture

Regulatory review affecting the implementation of the extended responsibility of the producer of the product

Regulation of criteria for compatibility with strategies in accordance with Article 3(3) of Law 41/2010

Training programmes designed for fishermen, onboard observers, and staff monitoring stranded animals on coasts, and training for administrative managers

Awareness programmes aimed at beach users and marine tourism companies, as well as the fisheries and agriculture sectors and society in general

Development and implementation of a curriculum related to respect and protection of cetaceans, sea turtles and protected elasmobranches, as well as marine litter, in the official courses of licensed boats of the recreational sector and fishing

Encouraging innovative projects to improve the sustainability of aquaculture facilities

Promoting entrepreneurship: prevention (business innovation) and management (support for the creation of new companies)

Development of a strategy for visibility and dissemination of the Marine Strategies

Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI) financial tool for the ‘Mar Menor’