In this component the Project is supporting regional surveys by local and international research vessels as well as related targeted research, through the organization of planning meetings and inter-calibration between the R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen and local vessels.

The project also provides on request, technical support to the running of acoustic instruments on local vessels to be used for research, including training of national personnel. Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal have already benefited from such assistance.