About the Regional Advisory Councils

The Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) were established as one of the pillars of the EU Common Fisheries Policy after the revision in 2002. The overall objective of the RACs is to work towards integrated and sustainable management of fisheries resources, based on the ecosystem approach and the precautionary principle. Seven RACs are currently operational, (Mediteranean RAC website soon available): Baltic Sea RAC Long Distance RAC Mediteranean RAC North Sea RAC North Western Waters RAC South Western Waters RAC For more information on the legal context of the RACs, download the following documents: Council decision 2004/585/EC (establishing the RACs) Council decision 2007/409/EC (amending the former decision)