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FIFG

The majority of the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) is delivered through SEERAD, with the exception of the CED measure designed to aid local fisheries initiatives. It can assist with the financing of a wide range of projects designed to help achieve a sustainable balance between marine resources and their exploitation. The modernisation of fishing structures to ensure the future of the industry which will help maintain a dynamic and competitive fishing industry, revitalising areas dependant on fishing, will be striven for as will the improvement of supply and exploitation of fishery products.

Within the Highlands and Islands the main areas of concern for FIFG are assistance with investment in aquaculture, processing and marketing, port facilities and protection and development of aquatic resources and various local support measures.