This project is an initiative of the Columbares Association to improve the skills and qualifications of workers from different sectors in relation to artisanal fishing and marine biodiversity, promoting the transition to the blue economy, the sustainable management of fisheries resources and the dissemination of the benefits of marine protected areas.

DESCRIPTION: The project includes blended training courses on responsible fish purchasing, sustainable fishing gastronomy and design of environmental education activities for the interpretation of natural heritage in the marine environment and fishing heritage and distance advice for responsible fish sourcing and sustainable fish gastronomy, in order not only to improve professional skills, but also to improve professional skills, but also to improve the quality of fish and sustainable fish gastronomy. but also to accompany workers in the implementation of the knowledge acquired, thus strengthening its implementation throughout the territory.

The Sea Speaks: Training for the Conservation of the Marine Environment and Fisheries Resources, is in line with the training strategy for managers and users of marine protected areas of the Natura 2000 Network, as it will contribute to increasing information on marine areas and the Natura 2000 Network and the benefits generated by protected areas. It also contributes to the following programmes proposed in the strategy:

• Training programme in marine Natura 2000 Network integrated into formal and informal education.
• Training programme for guides/interpreters of the marine Natura 2000 Network.
• Training programme in communication Natura 2000 marine network.
• Training programme in entrepreneurship in the marine Natura 2000 Network.

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Andalusia and Murcia.

AIMED AT: Workers (self-employed or employed). The actions aim not only to improve their professional skills, but also to accompany them in the implementation of the knowledge acquired