What we do

Below are the primary services we offer, categorized into the four main areas of our current focus. However, our expertise extends to other areas, including aquaculture and marine environmental protection. If you are interested in a marine project but don’t see the specific service you need, feel free to reach out to us, and we’ll be happy to assist.

Artisanal and industrial fisheries

Naunet Fisheries Consultants brings extensive expertise to a broad range of fisheries projects. Our work spans from assessing coastal fisheries and their impacts on marine ecosystems and coastal communities in Portugal and England, to conducting compliance verification aboard commercial fishing vessels operating under the jurisdiction of various Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs). Our services include:

Design and implementation of data collection systems for managing fish and shellfish stocks;
Commercial and ecological fisheries assessments;
Testing the implementation of mitigation measures to reduce the impact on bycatch species and habitats;
Implementation of fisheries management regimes;
Fisheries liaison for offshore development projects;
Technical assistance for Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs);
Implementation of Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) systems;
Pre and full assessment studies for eco-certification programmes;
Cost - Benefit Analysis (CBA) of new management measures, potential new fisheries, etc.

Seafood markets/Fishing industry

We design workable options to improve fishermen’s and processors’ income by reducing quality losses in supply chains, facilitating the creation of collective brands or certifying seafood products. We have carried out value chain analyses in a range of countries—including Madagascar, Indonesia, Seychelles, and Cabo Verde—to assess post-harvest losses and identify targeted interventions. These efforts aim to reduce waste, enhance access to international markets, and recommend measures to improve the sale and value of seafood products. Our range of services include:

Market/trade studies for marine products;
Sustainable/responsible sourcing assessments;
Pre-assessments for eco- and social certification programs;
Internal audits in social responsibility;
Environmental, social and governance risk assessment of supply chains;
Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) risk assessment for supply-chains;
Implementation of seafood traceability systems;
Evaluation of alternative income generating activities.

Community development

Supporting and empowering fishing communities is one of the principal aims of our consultancy. We are convinced that local communities have to be involved in the management of their own resources to become sustainable. Social issues like labour rights, gender equity, and food security are also a growing priority in the seafood industry. We have collaborated with local communities in countries such as Senegal and Sri Lanka to evaluate international projects and assess their impact on populations that rely on fish for both livelihood and food security.The services that we offer in this area include:

Small-scale fisheries and rural aquaculture project design and development;
Livelihood studies;
Socio-Economic Impact Assessments (SEIAs);
Environmental, Social and Governance risk assessment of supply chains;
Community capacity building;
Promotion of activities and new businesses;
Design and implementation of environmental education programmes.

Blue economy

The World Bank defines the Blue Economy as the “sustainable use of ocean resources to benefit economies, livelihoods, and ocean ecosystem health.” This broad concept encompasses diverse sectors such as coastal tourism, renewable energy, maritime transport, marine biotechnology, and importantly, fisheries and aquaculture—our core areas of expertise. The services we offer align closely with the overarching goals of the Blue Economy, promoting sustainable and inclusive use of marine resources. Recognizing the Blue Economy as a growing development focus in its own right, we also provide specialized consultancy in this area, advising clients on sustainable fisheries, aquaculture development, and seafood market strategies. Our experience includes working as fisheries and aquaculture experts on several World Bank-funded initiatives, including the development of Blue Economy roadmaps and coastal cluster strategies in Tunisia and Morocco. Our service include:

Blue economy strategy development;
Feasibility and technical studies;
Capacity building and training;
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E);
Policy and regulatory support.