# Emilia-Romagna fishing and aquaculture sector developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/emilia-romagna-fishing-and-aquaculture-sector-developments > Updated: 2026-09-23T22:05:31.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. The Emilia-Romagna region initiated the first General Assembly of Fishing and Aquaculture to develop a comprehensive sector strategy. This initiative aimed to engage stakeholders—including fishers, farmers, and researchers—to address environmental shifts, innovation, and future European programming through a series of meetings in Goro, Cesenatico, and Rimini. However, small-scale coastal fishers along the Romagna coast have reported a severe crisis. Operators face a lack of catch and the presence of mucilage, leading to many boats remaining idle as trips fail to cover operational costs. Davide Vasini, president of the Rete della Piccola Pesca Costiera dell’Emilia-Romagna, warned of a “catastrophic winter” ahead, noting that approximately 44 companies and 50 boats in their network are currently inactive. The sector faces long-term economic strain from high fuel costs, invasive species, and anoxia, leaving small-scale fleets particularly vulnerable. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Small-scale fishers in Emilia-Romagna face crisis Small-scale fishers in Emilia-Romagna face an economic crisis due to dwindling catches, mucilage, and high fuel costs, leaving many boats idle and threatening the sector's sustainability. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/small-scale-fishers-in-emilia-romagna-face-crisis ### 2026-09-07: Emilia-Romagna launches General Assembly of Fishing and Aquaculture Emilia-Romagna has launched the first General Assembly of Fishing and Aquaculture to develop regional strategies, address climate change, and coordinate with EU programming for the sector. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emilia-romagna-launches-general-assembly-of-fishing-and-aquaculture --- Cite as: Emilia-Romagna fishing and aquaculture sector developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/emilia-romagna-fishing-and-aquaculture-sector-developments